The New World of Lonnie Mandigo

Book club meeting—scheduling conflicts with upcoming meetings, Dec. 18 is a popular day. Disassembled photo studio. KAI discussion—set objective to give presentation on Jan. 10, 2026. Turkey broth in fridge—should cook down further, make paste. Minecraft—built most of rail bed between Porto Alegre and Telluride. Bus to Squirrels. Met Dave, marine biologist at OSU, discussed living in Corvallis and commuting to Newport. Chatted with Steve—pondered analogy and metaphor with respect to AI reasoning, no clear conclusions yet. Steve brought me home. Ancient Civilizations—Han Dynasty overview.

Corinne photo shoot—got a few good shots, her husband seemed decent, she seemed uncertain, required validation from him. Unproductive afternoon—Joey communicated late, couldn't make Mexico planning, disappointing, watched TV. Dinner with Cathy, Michael, Mary—Michael fixed cod, tasty. Diffusions concert at the PRAx with Cathy, Michael, Mary—saw Bob there, Quinn performed well with his Freddy Mercury look. Mixing problems—voices lost in instruments. Felt like I heard the middle of great pieces—beginnings and endings sometimes abrupt and weak. Elena Ralls performing "Divine" was amazing—voice and style evoked James Bond opening themes. Drinks at Michael and Mary's after the show.