Cranky’s Game: Making Friends Feel at Home
Follow Cranky’s Game visits and Chat through Stage testing, the return-home bug, and future plans for friends to explore and play together.
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The Map That Made Me Look Twice: AI and Emergency Management
A news map prompted a closer look at AI in emergency management: noticing events sooner, checking sources, and keeping human judgment in charge.
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Reader Poll: How Often Should Jeff’s Place Publish?
Vote in the Jeff’s Place reader poll: keep one Saturday post each week, or add Wednesday at 6 a.m. Central alongside Saturday at 9 a.m.
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From SmartThings to Home Assistant: My Smart Home Journey
Jeff’s note 10/18: once I get past these initial posts I intend to get into the ‘what I am doing and how am I doing it’ so if…
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A New Rhythm for Jeff’s Place: What’s Coming Next
Follow the Jeff’s Place publishing schedule: one new post each Saturday at 9 a.m. Central, with Smart Home, Emergency Management / AI, and Cranky’s Game.
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Cranky’s Game Update: Too Many AI Workers, Not Enough Turtles
How AI handoffs slowed Cranky’s Game development, why I simplified the workflow, and what the Classic multiplayer roadmap aims to deliver next.
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Meet Cranky: The Real Turtle Behind Cranky’s Game
Meet Cranky, the real three-legged turtle behind Cranky’s Game: a backyard rescue, a love of pears, and a gentle presence our family will always remember.
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How a Sweet Three-Legged Turtle Became Cranky’s Game
The story of a three-legged turtle, a daughter’s wish, and Cranky’s Game: a gentle sanctuary built around family connection and room for kids to play.
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Jeff’s Place v3.0! Now with more Cranky!
Jeff’s Place v3.0 brings a rebuilt blog and more Cranky’s Game: thoughts on building with AI, family connections, privacy, and a gentler place to play.
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