When the LLM Isn't the Product
July 21, 2026 · by Michael Morrison
Most AI product stories are about the AI. In the Citizen's Daily Brief, the AI is infrastructure — like a database or a cron job. The product is the format.
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The Vault Opens: Three Tall Tales Decks Never Made It to Print, Until Now
July 7, 2026 · by Michael Morrison
Article 6 of 6 in Tall Tales Retrospective
Three Tall Tales expansion decks were designed in 2002–2003 but never published — Discovery, Hollywood, and Down Home. Twenty-three years later, every card from those unreleased decks is online to browse and draw, alongside the original Pocket Edition that did ship.
The Cracker Barrel Edition That Almost Was
July 2, 2026 · by Michael Morrison
Article 5 of 6 in Tall Tales Retrospective
Cracker Barrel's buyer sat down with me in 2002 to look at a card game. I designed an exclusive Down Home Edition for them — table toppers, custom card content, the works. Then the deal went quiet.
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Rain last night?
Jul 7, 2026 · Yardwise
Rain last night? Yardwise checks the forecast so you don't have to. Get a week's worth of watering guidance based on actual weather patterns. Water smarter, not by guesswork. Free on the App Store — link in bio. #yardwise #watering #lawncare #gardening #waterwise #gardenlife #smartwatering #stalefishlabs
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Jun 24, 2026 · Open Wheelers
Open Wheelers is a fantasy game for people who like F1 and IndyCar but don't want to turn it into a second job. Make your picks. Check the standings. Move on with your life. Built for friends, not spreadsheets. Free on the App Store — link in bio. #openwheelers #f1game #indycar #racingame #formula1 #stalefishlabs
Season's here. Are you ready?
Jun 23, 2026 · Yardwise
Spring's here. Your yard needs water, but so does tomorrow's rain. Yardwise tells you what the weather's doing so you're not guessing. Water smarter, waste less. Free on the App Store — link in bio. #yardwise #watering #lawncare #gardening #waterwise #gardenlife #smartwatering #stalefishlabs
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