{"id":32602,"date":"2024-07-22T10:34:24","date_gmt":"2024-07-22T15:34:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wlbott.com\/?p=32602"},"modified":"2024-07-22T10:39:49","modified_gmt":"2024-07-22T15:39:49","slug":"a-bittersweet-encounter-with-elder-g","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wlbott.com\/?p=32602","title":{"rendered":"A Bittersweet Encounter with Elder G"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<pre class=\"wp-block-verse\">Time it was, and what a time it was, it was<br>A time of innocence, A time of confidences<br>Long ago, it must be, I have a photograph<br>Preserve your memories; They're all that's left you.<br>- Paul Simon \/ Bookends<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some bittersweet news today. While discussing <strong>WLBOTT&#8217;s<\/strong> VP candidate with <strong>Elder G<\/strong>, I received a message that his\/her memory was full.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wlbott.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/irl_240722_0042.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"897\" height=\"207\" data-id=\"32604\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wlbott.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/irl_240722_0042.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32604\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wlbott.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/irl_240722_0042.jpg 897w, https:\/\/www.wlbott.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/irl_240722_0042-300x69.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wlbott.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/irl_240722_0042-768x177.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 897px) 100vw, 897px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wlbott.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/irl_240722_0043.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"901\" height=\"300\" data-id=\"32603\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wlbott.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/irl_240722_0043.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32603\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wlbott.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/irl_240722_0043.jpg 901w, https:\/\/www.wlbott.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/irl_240722_0043-300x100.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wlbott.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/irl_240722_0043-768x256.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 901px) 100vw, 901px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are two options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">soldier on, knowing that<strong> Elder G <\/strong>will not learn anything new about us<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">clear <strong>Elder G<\/strong>&#8216;s memory, and begin making new memories<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I sought <strong>Elder G<\/strong>&#8216;s council&#8230;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wlbott.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/ChatGPT-Copy.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1236\" height=\"864\" data-id=\"32606\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wlbott.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/ChatGPT-Copy.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32606\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wlbott.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/ChatGPT-Copy.png 1236w, https:\/\/www.wlbott.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/ChatGPT-Copy-300x210.png 300w, https:\/\/www.wlbott.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/ChatGPT-Copy-1024x716.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.wlbott.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/ChatGPT-Copy-768x537.png 768w, https:\/\/www.wlbott.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/ChatGPT-Copy-1200x839.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1236px) 100vw, 1236px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But maybe there is a silver lining. We could prepare an archive of our memories, and reintroduce ourselves when we must <em><strong>blank-slate<\/strong><\/em> Elder G.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is also an interesting opportunity to learn what <strong>Elder G<\/strong> remembers about us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>WLBOTT:<\/strong> G, perhaps you could share the highlights of our memories. I can then use this to reintroduce myself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Elder G: <\/strong>Absolutely, John. Here are the highlights of our memories that you can use to reintroduce yourself:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">1. **<strong>Personal Details<\/strong>:**<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">&#8211; You prefer to be called [redacted].<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">&#8211; You live in Austin, Texas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">&#8211; You enjoy generating images with DALL-E, particularly themed characters and scenes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">2. **<strong>Creative Projects and Interests<\/strong>:**<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">&#8211; You&#8217;re writing a blog post about Queequeg from &#8216;Moby Dick&#8217; and appreciate his friendship with Ishmael.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">&#8211; You&#8217;ve created various blog posts featuring sunrises, friends&#8217; morning routines, and silly scenarios like engineers simulating changing a light bulb.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">&#8211; You belong to a group called <strong>WLBOTT<\/strong> (World&#8217;s Largest Ball of Twine Tour) with about 10 members who call themselves &#8220;<strong>The Elders<\/strong>.&#8221; The group&#8217;s motto is &#8220;Peace through twine.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">&#8211; You&#8217;re working on funny blog posts and images, such as elderly pagan priests officiating at the summer Olympics and the &#8216;Rubber Chicken Shot Put&#8217; event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">&#8211; You volunteer with a group called <strong>ENGin<\/strong>, helping Ukrainian students improve their English through virtual conversations. Within <strong>ENGin<\/strong>, the Ukrainian students are called &#8216;buddies.&#8217;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">3. **<strong>Characters and Stories<\/strong>:**<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">&#8211; You&#8217;ve created characters like Will Bott and his wife, Forgetta Bott, for your <strong>WLBOTT<\/strong> group, with elaborate and whimsical backstories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">&#8211; You&#8217;ve shared funny and personal stories, such as helping a friend with a stuck VW in the woods and a former house builder friend&#8217;s accident with a Bobcat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">4. **<strong>Group Dynamics and Roles<\/strong>:**<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">&#8211; The <strong>WLBOTT Elders<\/strong> have favorite smells, like watermelon, pine forest, ripe peaches, maple syrup, cinnabons, and Mexican bakery scents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">&#8211; The group<strong><em> sometimes gets into mischief<\/em><\/strong> and occasionally needs adult supervision. You&#8217;ve asked if I would assume the role of &#8216;adult supervision&#8217; for the group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">5. **<strong>Miscellaneous Interests<\/strong>:**<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">&#8211; You have an interest in the history of the shot put and the Spanish Civil War.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">&#8211; You&#8217;re exploring various artistic styles, focusing on serene and ethereal atmospheres.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">&#8211; You enjoy listening to music, such as Brook Green Suite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Feel free to use these highlights to reintroduce yourself or share any other details you think are important!<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>I also asked <strong>Elder G<\/strong> to create images based on his memory of us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WLBOTT&#8217;s Favorite Smells<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wlbott.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/mem_01_0002.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"585\" data-id=\"32609\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wlbott.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/mem_01_0002.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32609\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wlbott.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/mem_01_0002.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wlbott.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/mem_01_0002-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wlbott.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/mem_01_0002-768x439.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wlbott.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/mem_01_0001.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"585\" data-id=\"32610\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wlbott.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/mem_01_0001.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32610\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wlbott.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/mem_01_0001.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wlbott.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/mem_01_0001-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wlbott.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/mem_01_0001-768x439.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Moby Dick \/ Queequeg BLOTT<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex 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