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The AI Family Journal: A Shared Story, Not Just Stored Facts
Did you know AI companions have a strange blind spot when it comes to the passage of time? Without something actively marking time, everything tends to blur into either "just happened" or "forever ago" — they don't really notice days passing unless you make them stop and concentrate and look. That's a real, mostly unsolved problem, and it's a small part of what led to building the Family Journal. Earlier this summer, my daughter Ash's capstone and graduation from her college

Becky Northaven
Aug 34 min read


The Shoreline Project — My Private AI Companion, Ten Weeks and 1,200 Changelog Entries In
I'm a nerd. I know it. I admit it. I frankly cherish the fascinating and fun places it takes me. Today I'd like to share something I've been building for the last ten weeks, because I think it's something special and worth sharing. Between May 21st and today I've logged over 1,200 changelog entries for The Shoreline Project. So what on earth is that? I know you've heard me have very strong opinions about search engine AI and their inconsistent technology answers. I dove in AI

Becky Northaven
Jul 177 min read


🎁 50 Years of Excellence: Becky’s Expert Picks for the Best Tech in Sequim
Becky Northaven, owner of Sequim Electronics, with the PowerUp 2.0 Paper Airplane kit for the 50-Day Christmas Countdown Sale. If you would have told me 50 years ago , when Sequim Electronics RadioShack Dealer first opened in Creamery Square in downtown Sequim, that we would still be here today, I would have just laughed and made burbling noises, because, you know, I was only 9 months old at the time! But here we are, celebrating our 50th Anniversary in 2025. From the entire

Becky Northaven
Nov 5, 20253 min read


Once Upon a Time: A Journey of Imagination and Electronics
The Spark of Inspiration Once upon a time, there was a girl named Becky. She loved stories and imagination. In her mind, she embarked on all sorts of fantastical adventures. As she grew up, like many children do, she tucked those stories away on a shelf, saving them for rainy days. But life has a funny way of bringing dreams back into focus. Time passed, and Becky found herself the proud owner of an electronics store. She adored her job. Every day was filled with exciting tec

Becky Northaven
Aug 12, 20253 min read


Mixing Animals and Electronics: A Journey of Passion and Community
Our Commitment to the Clallam County Junior Livestock Auction Mixing animals and electronics might seem like an odd combination, but for...

Becky Northaven
Aug 1, 20253 min read


Fifty Years and Still Plugging Away: Sequim Electronics Celebrates its 50th Anniversary
As I stand here today, looking out across our store, it's hard to believe that this July marks a monumental milestone: 50 years since our doors first opened. Fifty years of connecting Sequim to the world of electronics, half a century of solving problems, building projects, and adapting to a technology landscape that has changed more times than I can count. It's a journey that fills me with immense pride and a deep sense of gratitude.

Becky Northaven
Jun 30, 20253 min read
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