Thoughts

[Open Brain] Session 11 - 4 capture points completed: WordPress import (13 pieces from davetedder.com and tedderfamilytattooing.com), Apple Notes bridge (Shortcut with daily 6AM automation), Claude.ai export (9 memories), Perplexity + Gemini import (12 memories). ~34 new thoughts total. Brain now has strong signal on Japanese tattoo expertise, pricing, family history, gear/equipment, business strategy (Norfolk relocation, Atlanta convention, booth rental transition), and creative projects. 2 capture points remain: Notion bridge and Instagram signals.

Claude.ai memory export: Long-Term Creative Projects Ukiyo Old West — blending Japanese ukiyo-e aesthetics with American Old West imagery. Archival effort of press history connected to All or Nothing Tattoo (2004–2014 publication features). In-house flash and fine art prints: 13"x19" art prints and 11"x14" flash sheets via high-volume liquid ink printers. Deep technical interest in coil tattoo machine engineering: hand-winding coils, machine tuning, capacitor sourcing.