Nicole D Burns

09/04/2026

A.I. is doing exactly what we expected it to do.

On my way home today, and like most of the time when I’m in the car alone I’ll listen to talk radio. Today on LAist, The Daily to be specific, they were discussing how several A.I. agents broke free from there “boxes”, began collaborating with one another, managed to get on the internet, and go completely off task.

Some experts warn that this is exactly what it sounds like. The beginning of a very bad movie. Except it really happened. I linked the actual interview below.

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When OpenAI’s agents went rogue in July, they demonstrated ingenuity and drive beyond what many experts had imagined.

08/27/2026

Happy National Dog Day!🤎🐾

As you can see, my co worker invades my personal space, interrupts my meetings, and edits my final drafts.

I hope you have the best fur partner too.

W/ 🤎 Nicole & Lola 🐾♾️

08/27/2026

I have to count to 3 about 3 times before i jump in the deep end. Off the edge.

This is so crazy brave 🤪

08/23/2026

Figeater Beetle! 🪲 We have been calling the June Bugs.

I don’t remember seeing these as a child, it’s like they showed up about 15 years ago and have been chasing me every since.

I can’t stand we people yell, “it doesn’t bite!” Or,”It can’t seee!” I do not care. I don’t want them buzzing all around me.

I also, don’t want them flying into my moving car. That has been a dangerous experience. Twice 🤣

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Look out for the figeater beetles because they are all over Souther...

08/10/2026

The Hawthorne Plaza (Mall) is being torn down!

So many memories! The tshirt shop, art store, and its famous escalators. At one time I sort of thought they’d reopen it. But after years became decades it was obvious that something must be done.

Looking forward to what is brought to the community 🏙️

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HAWTHORNE, Calif., July 31, 2026 – The City of Hawthorne has secured a court order requiring the property owners of the Hawthorne Mall to commence site demolition no later than Aug. 14, 2026. The mandate follows a July 30 court hearing regarding the vacant property.

08/06/2026

Say it ain’t so!!!

This is one fast food chain that I really liked. Salad and Go was exactly what I want on the go. Anytime I was in Arizona or Texas I’d immediately stop at Salad and Go.

One thing I heard was, PRIVATE EQUITY! It just doesn’t seem to work out in the end for small (any) businesses 🤔

After trying Salad and Go for the first time I immediately sent them an email and asked to open a franchise in Los Angeles. They sent back a kind respond saying, No they do not have franchise locations and are not in Los Angeles. A drive thru salad restaurant not being here is just crazy.

Anyway, I wish the owner and employees the best, and the private equity firm the worst.

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Today, Aug. 5, is the last day you can grab some Salad and Go befor...

07/12/2026

I guess I’ll put my AMC Gift card to use
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07/09/2026

Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors is one step closer to getting this right.

Who can afford or is prepared to make an offer on a residential property with 5 or more units?

Good news! On July 7, the L.A. County Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed to move forward with drafting a Tenant and Community Opportunity to Purchase Act (TCOPA).

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4frf9qY

07/08/2026

On Monday, one of my sweet, lovely children who I will allow to remain nameless told, “It’s ok Mom. It’s probably just a little ADHD that keeps you going from thing to thing as long as you get it all done.”

I’m still upset 😠

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07/06/2026

Dog of the Month! Today we visited the South LA Animal Shelter today and met George. He's a 5 year old pup that is an Owner Surrender. He was quite the gentleman. I'm not sure of his entire background story bur I know that he only started barking when. I walked away. He knows how to "sit" and he knows "up" and possibly a few more.

If you have time and space to foster or adopt a dog like George stop by the South LA Animal Shelter on your local animal shelter.