Socially Exchanging

Tuesday, February 11, 2025

I’ll bake sourdough bread today, using a list of ingredients and following baking instructions from my buddy, ChatGPT+.

I started this early today by asking Chat if it’s best to use a starter fresh from the fridge or at room temperature. Chat answered “room temperature” and asked if I wanted a detailed recipe. Now, I have marching orders and a forward direction to tackle an evolved learning experience.

If my loaf today turns out well, I’ll ask my Bluesky friend, Jill-Elaine, for some of her sourdough starter. She has sourdough “knocked” and creates almost everything–bread, pancakes, biscuits, and even crackers. (I have learned about Jill that whatever she chooses to learn and accomplish, she pushes to the utmost of possibilities.)

Speaking of Bluesky, I enjoy the site. Unlike Facebook, Bluesky feeds aren’t constantly invaded by unending ads, irritating (to me) worldviews, and unwanted friend suggestions. I still tune into Facebook, but less frequently. The draws are that some Facebook friends have been with me for years, and my many photos stored on Facebook that hopefully won’t become lost.

Dear Friends: I’ll start working now and get today’s sourdough fixings rolling. Diana