The Blog of Michael Lee Mitchell

When the AI hands you the script and the tea kicks in—suddenly, you’re unstoppable. I’ve never been more productive with computers than I am right now. I have several projects in progress, and all of it has been made possible with the help of AI. I know AI is a hot-button issue depending on who you talk to—ranging from environmental concerns to broader ethical debates. But for me, it has made a real difference. It’s helped me get the most out of my technology, and honestly, if this had existed 10 or 15 years ago, I might have ended up in a completely different career. So, what has it helped me with? Well, I’ve tried things I never would have attempted before. For example, I was never quite sure what PowerShell was or how to use it. Now, I just describe what I want to do, and the AI generates the scripts or code for me. Not only does it make me more successful and faster, but I’m also learning as I go—because it explains what it’s doing, why it’s doing it, and how it all works. T...

📺 This Week’s Watchlist From Disney+: Andor – Season 1, Episode 12 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ⭐ Andor – Season 2, Episodes 1-3 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rewatched before starting the new series. Excellent and the real start of the rebellion. Great but a little slow going in parts. If this is the last season I hope they tie everything up nicely for the tie in to the movie. 🎬 #TV #Entertainment #Disney+

After reading @manton ’s post and Rob Shearer’s “Mastodon Exit Interview” at v.cx, I decided to spin up a Sharkey instance 🦈. I have to say—I like it! If the price is right, I plan to keep it alongside my Mastodon instance. I’m hosting it with K&T Host 🎉. #sharkey #fediverse

I follow this group of talented young siblings, and this song feels so appropriate for today. 🎶 They’re incredibly gifted! #Music #LifeIn3D #FamilyTalent #Easter

Scripture Reading: Luke 19:28–48 (ESV) (Luke 19:28) And when he had said these things, he went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem. (Luke 19:29) When he drew near to Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount that is called Olivet, he sent two of the disciples, (Luke 19:30) saying, “Go into the village in front of you, where on entering you will find a colt tied, on which no one has ever yet sat. Untie it and bring it here.” (Luke 19:31) “If anyone asks you, ‘Why are you untying it?’ you shall say this: ‘The Lord has need of it.’” (Luke 19:32) So those who were sent went away and found it just as he had told them. (Luke 19:33) And as they were untying the colt, its owners said to them, “Why are you untying the colt?” (Luke 19:34) And they said, “The Lord has need of it.” (Luke 19:35) And they brought it to Jesus, and throwing their cloaks on the colt, they set Jesus on it. (Luke 19:36) And as he rode along, they spread their cloaks on the road. (Luke 19:37) As he was drawing near—alread...

(Luke 21:5) And while some were speaking of the temple, how it was adorned with noble stones and offerings, he said, (Luke 21:6) “As for these things that you see, the days will come when there will not be left here one stone upon another that will not be thrown down.” (Luke 21:7) And they asked him, “Teacher, when will these things be, and what will be the sign when these things are about to take place?” (Luke 21:8) And he said, “See that you are not led astray. For many will come in my name, saying, ‘I am he!’ and, ‘The time is at hand!’ Do not go after them. (Luke 21:9) And when you hear of wars and tumults, do not be terrified, for these things must first take place, but the end will not be at once.” After Jesus rebuked the Pharisees and drove out those misusing the Temple courtyard—turning what was meant to be a place for God into a market—He spoke many parables about what was to come. Then He turned His attention to the Last Supper and the betrayal that would soon unfold. T...

Luke 24:6 — “He is not here, but has risen.” (ESV) After enduring betrayal, a rigged trial, brutal beatings, and the agonizing walk to Calvary—Jesus was crucified and laid in a tomb. The skies had darkened. The veil had torn. And now, by Roman command, the tomb was sealed and guarded. You know, the Romans went to great lengths to guard and seal a dead man. If He was truly just a dead man, why post more than one soldier? That’s because, I believe, they knew—deep down—this was no ordinary man. Isn’t it ironic? They treated Jesus in death like a king. They guarded Him in death the way He should have been honored and guarded in life. But this King needed no earthly protection. This King of Kings and Lord of Lords could turn someone to a pillar of salt. Yet they treated Him like a common prisoner—worried not that He would be harmed, but that someone would steal His body and turn Him into a legend. What they failed to understand… was who He truly was . Only a Savior sacrifices Him...

The new Samsung One UI 7.0 will take some getting used to 🤔. I don't have a definitive opinion yet—it’s still new. However, I’m leaning toward the view that some of the old icons were nicer, while a few of the new ones are better 🎨. I'll have to explore it more now that it just updated 🔄.

📺 This Week’s Watchlist: From Netflix: The Recruit – Season 2 (All Episodes) ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Just finished this one—very good in my opinion! Except for the last episode, which needed a little work. It felt a bit too unbelievable. But overall, the whole season was better than The Night Agent ! 🎬 Tags: # TV # Entertainment # Netflix

I bought this $50 device because I was curious if it could eventually help my aging parents (in their 70s) keep track of the small things they occasionally forget. But before even thinking about handing it to them, I wanted to test it out for myself — to see if the concept actually worked. Let’s just say… I stopped wearing it pretty quickly. 😅 I muted the device and put it aside — but not before it captured one of the funniest AI-generated summaries I’ve ever seen. The device itself, called the Bee Pioneer , actually looks great 🐝. The idea is solid. I first heard about it from @leo on one of his shows, and I figured it had promise — if it worked well. So on Saturday, I went through my usual routine: watched some TV 📺, paid a few bills 💸, and muttered about the President and his latest round of tariff nonsense 🙄. Then on Sunday, I opened the Bee app to see what it had recorded and summarized from my day. And according to Bee’s AI … this is what I did — all in a single day: ...

Over the last few months, I’ve gotten into the home lab/server kick—mostly to learn, do some things for myself, and finally put to use a lot of the computer tech I’ve collected over the years. (I’ll make a blog post about that in the future.) Lately, I’ve been thinking about how to make better use of my collection of over 700 DVDs and Blu-rays. I recently bought a Plex Lifetime Pass right before the price doubled, and I think it was a good investment. I know I could use Jellyfin, but not all of our TVs support it—whereas they do support Plex. I’ve started adding newer DVDs and Blu-rays to my system in preparation. I’m moving back to physical media and away from streaming services because of all the nonsense—shows and movies disappearing for arbitrary reasons, content being pulled without warning, and the fact that you’re only licensing what you think you own. Well, guess what? I do own the physical media. Which brings me to my question—and where I need some guidance: What kind of...