An analogue without boundaries . . .

. . . just to purposefully mix metaphors. That said, here’s what popped out from Freya’s unbounded mailbox this still rainy Okieland morning:

Today marks the 136th anniversary of Marc Chagall's birth. The multidisciplinary artist – usually considered “modern primitive” but rather beyond category – was born in Liozna, near the city of 1887 Vitebsk (Belarus). Among his famous works is the magnificent stained glass “Peace Window” at the United Nations headquarters in New York City.

Speaking of artists, today is the birthday of Ringo Starr. The beyond-famous Beatles drummer was born on this day in 1940 Liverpool, England.

It is also the 116th anniversary of Robert Heinlein's birth. The futurist-novelist and author of Stranger in a Strange Land was born today in 1907 Butler, Missouri .

And... if you aren't tired of the discussion around AI... and particularly if you have some anxieties around the issues . . .

Recently, Open AI / Chat/GPT CEO Sam Altman, along with wisdom teacher, Jack Kornfield, discussed opportunities and challenges of AI, and the need for ethics and values as it develops. The session was moderated by Soren Gordhamer.

For an update on Chat/GPT5

And, here's a link to Chat/GPT's response to my question “What did Lao Tzu mean by his term The Watercourse Way?

Symbols have unique boundaries – an “A” is not a “B” for example. By joining boundaries in unique ways we get words such as the ones here which also have boundaries we call “meaning,” as they purport to the names of “things.” There is one word which has no boundaries, regardless of its appearance. That word is “compassion.” “Compassion is an action word with no boundaries.” – Prince

It's time we all reach out for something new
That means you too
You say you want a leader
But you can't seem to make up your mind
I think you better close it
And let me guide you to the purple rain
— Prince