Author Archives: Jean

the gulls will be sorry when summer is over. August 5, 2026

August 4, 2026

I asked ChatGPT, What do people mean by happiness? And — true to its name “Chat” — it had a lot to say. I like the way it ended: Given some of the themes we’ve discussed before—coherence, living up to … Continue reading →

August 2, 2026

August 1, 2026

I asked ChatGPT, What does modern psychology say about living a meaningful life? It said there are three main components: Coherence – Life makes sense. You can understand your life as a story. Your experiences fit together in a way … Continue reading →

Yes, his statement wasn’t “polite,” but I didn’t feel he was trying to be nasty or rude. I assumed he was mainly surprised that I hadn’t been more “successful” in life, that I hadn’t achieved more. In fact I had … Continue reading →

Did your ever think/worry about that? It reminds me of when my Father died. His illness had been a hard couple of years for my mother, and she needed a break — with someone who understood. So we had a … Continue reading →

Click on the image and wait for the link. July 28, 2026

that I burst out laughing when I saw it. Is it just me who feels this way? July 27, 2026