Monthly Archives: May 2023

So, yesterday I spent most of the day finishing the last quarter of the Rookie Level of Duolingo. There were eight units total, so I could see the finish line and figured I might as well polish it off. The … Continue reading →

I spent a lot of time the past four days learning/reviewing my Spanish using an app called Duolingo. I read about it when I was reading about artificial intelligence and it sounded like fun. I had read that learning a … Continue reading →

May 9, 2023

We had a lot of daffodils down in the orchard area and in the past Andy would bring a bouquet down, we would enjoy it until the flowers faded, then he would bring more down. It was fun spring tradition. … Continue reading →

Often when you think you’re at the end of something, you’re at the beginning of something else. I’ve felt that many times. My hope for all of us is that “the miles we go before we sleep” will be filled … Continue reading →

The Rossen Reports just had an article about how to spot fake online reviews. Some suggestions are: Head straight for the 2, 3, and 4-star reviews. Companies pay for 5-star ones, so the moderate reviews are more realistic. Check for … Continue reading →

People say nothing is impossible, but I do nothing every day. —A variation of a very old joke It may be old, but I read it for the first time yesterday. It was perfect for an exceptionally low-energy day. Andy … Continue reading →

Andy and I were pleased that they decided to authorize a new booster shot for immunocompromised people and seniors. We had ours Monday. Andy didn’t have any symptoms, my arm was tender for a couple of days and I felt … Continue reading →

I’ve been reading a lot about artificial intelligence lately, and it’s apparently improving fast and is starting to be a helpful tool. It’s important that the data it uses is correct and up-to-date, and that it can be checked, but … Continue reading →

not in New York City. I just read an article saying now that recreational use of marijuana has been legalized, you smell it everywhere in their public areas. I also read a blog post saying sometimes people can’t even escape … Continue reading →