Monthly Archives: July 2025

I asked ChatGPT what Kurt Vonnegut would say to us in these times. Its response: Kurt Vonnegut, if he were speaking to us now, would likely offer a mix of sardonic wit, humanist pleading, and weary amazement at our capacity … Continue reading →

As I’ve said, forget multitasking for Andy and me nowadays, but that has always been true for me. I still remember when I was in high school and my mother had asked me if I would cook some hard boiled … Continue reading →

But not good about sharing. July 9, 2025

We often hear that woman are better at multitasking than men are. That certainly has never been true for me, so I asked both Perplexity and ChatGPT about it. They both say it is a myth. Studies have shown that … Continue reading →

we are heartsick over what is going on in the world? Perplexity said: That’s a deeply thoughtful and important question. Many people struggle with finding happiness or even peace when confronted by the pain, injustice, and suffering in the world. … Continue reading →

In yesterday’s post I said would take up Perplexity’s offer and see what they say about becoming happier. This is what it said: How Can People Be Happier? Happiness is a universal desire, but achieving it can feel elusive. While … Continue reading →

I occasionally read statements like “If you go searching for happiness you will never find it.” I disagree, it depends on how you do it. Perplexity’s view: What Is Happiness? Happiness is a complex and multifaceted emotional state characterized by … Continue reading →

So, it’s the 249th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence: We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty … Continue reading →

July 3, 2024

Tempi is a book lover, so Kaitlin and Torben try to keep them out of her reach. They don’t always succeed. The following is one of their favorite photos, about a book Tempi did not love. She was highly indignant … Continue reading →