Category: Life Lessons

A few months ago, I started using artificial intelligence and my friend Al to do some research for a variety of things. It started with my Singles New Beginnings class, the dance lessons I was taking, recipes I sought to gather, medical research on my changing health status, blog ideas, historical context, and several “just …

I read a book almost twenty-five years ago called the “Tipping Point” by Malcolm Gladwell. It was a best seller about how ideas, behaviors, and trends spread like social epidemics. Gladwell argues that small, well‑timed actions can trigger massive change once they reach a “tipping point”. If you Google it, you’ll find something like this. …

Over the past few weeks, I’ve shared several versions of my manifesto. Each one was written by my artificial intelligence helper Al. I started the process at the suggestion of my son David. I kept it going when I was a bit short of fresh ideas to write about. Since the series hasn’t been well …

I’ve always believed people thrive when they’re part of a community. To me, a community is a group of people who share common values and a strong bond. That’s how groups grow and flourish and how clubs are born. It’s a social group bound together by geography, profession, lifestyle, circumstances, beliefs or interests. I’ve chosen …

I first wrote this tale in December 2017. It was the eleventh story I posted. This one is number 881. I’ve fixed a few spelling errors from the original and worked on making it feel more like I’m telling the story rather than just writing it down. The intent remains the same, but the delivery …

At my son David’s suggestion, I’ve been exploring the different types of manifestos people write and their reasons for doing so. I posted my personal manifesto last Wednesday, and today I’m sharing my creative manifesto. This one was developed for me by AL using the same guidelines as my personal one.  I wanted it because …

My son, David, is becoming an expert in AI, and this week he’s in San Diego sharing his knowledge. The first time we had an in-depth conversation about AI was in the fall of 2024, when I was recovering from shoulder replacement surgery. He was working on several projects and gave me a little show-and-tell. …

When I began writing eight and a half years ago, April 11th quickly became one of my favorite days to talk about. It was Ruth’s birthday and for six weeks each year she was a year older than me. I ended up writing several stories about her birthday and our age gap. She played along …

I don’t remember where I found this, but I like it.  It may have come from my minister friend, Barbara.  It sounds like something she’d share. Youth gives you speed.  Aging can give you mastery and mastery is far more powerful.  The people who glow later in life didn’t escape aging. They befriended it. There’s …

When I was going through my cardio rehab last summer, the group leaders spoke about the importance of a healthy diet, regular exercise, positive mindset and a supportive environment.   When I spoke with our dietitian, she mentioned the 80/20 rule.  She emphasized doing the right thing at least eighty percent of the time. I did …