Thursday Quiet with Quantum

I spent the last part of my night reading Python code simulating quantum particles. The simulation uses matrices to describe the particles, which I remember is the basis for the equations we use to understand quantum forces. I have only the basic classical high-school level physics. I made no progress on how to use this to create a program using just quantum functions to factor numbers. But I will continue to explore. I am already thinking of building some parallel processing programs to handle some small-scale numbers. My head is full of words and pictures, but no understanding. I find it best to just swim mentally in the sea of information until I start to see the patterns. It is how I play board games (which means I seldom win), design computer systems (which often run for years and decades), and write stories.  I often proceed, as in board games, using my limited understanding to explore further. I watch and learn. So I am diving in. I need the physics understanding, the math for the physics, and the number theory to get far. Lots of things to pour into my head. Love it (though it is daunting to realize how much I need to skill-up).

I did finish Deborah’s day with a call. We enjoy starting and finishing our days together.

Before this, I watched some more of the show Wednesday, getting two more episodes done. I also slipped over to some of Sandman, but I don’t like the new season and will not likely be back (it also was covering death, and that hits too close to home). Returning to the Addams, I find the changes to the show enjoyable for the second season. I miss Wednesday writing her novel, but I enjoy getting updates on her character. I find I cannot predict the show, and I like that. Recommended.

I made dinner before watching some shows. I mainly opened cans and fried ground beef to make chili. At Market of Choice, I found a large can of Muir Glen Organic Chili Starter (non-GMO to go all green), which you then add meat and beans to, and it works well. Checking the label, it is mostly tomatoes with spices (with the dehydrated onion, onion powder, and garlic powder for those with allergies). I watched the movie, for the nth time, Dungeons & Dragons, while cooking. The chili was good with the mixed beans and some white beans, and the just-browned meat. I ate it while watching Wednesday Addams work her next case. I would add sliced and cooked celery, maybe some corn, and if it were a heat-tolerant customer, some Hatch chilis. Still, it was excellent and quick, and I will acquire more cans and store some beans for the next time I want some chili.

I did have some wine while cooking, a nice, cheap French wine (see below).

I planned to freeze the mass of chili, but alas, I have no bags. I had missed out on my trip to Market of Choice. I went there after 3 in Air VW the Gray and enjoyed shopping, having changed my mind about trying Costco. A woman who works in wine and beer at the grocery store, which has a nice selection, asked me if she could help me. I was eyeing Château Greysac (it was my first Medoc), but the $44 price had me putting the bottle back, with care. We discussed the ridiculous prices of wine, and she pointed out a $20 bottle that I took home. I thanked her, but she tried not to show her disappointment that I had acquired more wine. Just enough for the week, a bottle. I like my wine cheap enough that I can add it to the sauce without wincing.

I found some meats in the case that worked for me, some chicken and beef. I picked up a few premium items, planning to cook for myself over the next week since I am in Oregon. I got my favorite frozen pizza, Screamin’ Sicilian. I remembered some cleaning supplies. Ice cream, an unusual choice for me, was a far cheaper option when I ate it from a small tub at home instead of getting a cone at Salt & Straw. It was locally made by Umpqua Dairy, which was the least expensive.

Before this, I was out finding lunch at The Lake Oswego Grill and sat at the bar. Adam was my bartender, and he was at PF Chang’s before, so we remembered each other. I had the steak salad and a beer. It was not cheap, but it was a wonderful salad, possibly the best steak salad I have had for flavor. However, the beef was tough.

I picked up my pants from the cleaners, and they are shortened and ready to wear. New from Lands End. My pants are showing wear; it was time to get some new ones.

My Stary Stary Night poster arrived from MoMA. It was only $9 for shipping, with no tax, and came in a protective tube. I ordered it after seeing it in their shop.

Before all of that, I rose around 7 and wrote the blog, updated my transactions in Quicken, and wrote the blog for Wednesday.

Thanks for reading.