Lille, you were magnificent this weekend: your architecture, hospitality, and food culture, we loved it all!

This was our first time, but we will definitely be back!

A bustling square features historic buildings, including one with a prominent clock tower under a clear blue sky.A canal with adjacent trees and a small structure is captured under a partly cloudy sky.A table set with two different meals, each accompanied by fries, and a dining setup including utensils, plates, and a bottle of water.Two plates of burgers with curly fries and a dessert plate with a rolled pastry and sauce garnishes are on a pink table.A group of people are gathered near a row of bicycles in a cobblestone square lined with historic European-style buildings.A group of people walks in front of an ornate, historic building in an urban setting.A hand holds a pint of beer in a bar with pink lighting and "BierBuik" in neon signage in the background.

Daily Walkoff ⚾️ Orioles #235

“Four In A Row”
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Connections: Sports Edition | Puzzle #211: finally a fairly easy one (for me)
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Daily Walkoff ⚾️ Orioles #232.
“Second To None”

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Connections: Sports Edition | Puzzle #208
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Connections: Sports Edition | Puzzle #207
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Daily Walkoff ⚾️ Orioles #230.

“Over Under”
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Connections: Sports Edition | Puzzle #206

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Connections: Sports Edition | Puzzle #205

Got it at the very last try — definitely some American-centric thing I kind of have to guess…

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Work thoughts: AI Agents in Early 2025

Recently created 2 AI Agents to help me in my job — a great exercise for me, considering I’m in a customer-facing role and non-technical position.

Basically, one focuses on our vertical, and one is more horizontal, by contrast. Doing so is a real timesaver, while not breaching any confidentiality or confidential information. Really powerful stuff that is already paying dividens and making me better at my job…

Daily Walkoff ⚾️ Orioles #228: “42”
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Finally back with a Win…

Connections: Sports Edition| Puzzle #204
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Daily Walkoff ⚾️ Orioles #227

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Is #Severance the most Twin Peaks-Ian show since Twin Peaks?

Daily Walkoff ⚾️ Orioles #225

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The misogynists of Gilead say “Blessed be the fruit”; ours say “Grab ’em by the pussy.” Still, the sadism of the show’s fictional world finds ample comparisons in our own.

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📕 “Dirty Old Glory” (DoggyBags - One Shot)

Finished reading: DoggyBags - One-Shot : Dirty Old Glory by Mud 📚

A graphic novel by the French “DoggyBags” collective that I recently borrowed from my local library. Quite prescient and reminds me of the movie “Civil War” that was released last year… Brutal and would definitely be Rated R if this was released as a movie in the US.

I’m really glad we took the time to check out our local library after 2 years of living here…

Daily Walkoff ⚾️ Orioles #223

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Kvaradona has arrived in Paris — such a great fit for them and a great career choice for him! #PSGAVL

Désiré Doué is special, man! #PSGAVL très très doué