Time Flies!

 I didn't realize it had been a couple of weeks since I blogged.  I guess in some ways I've been busy, but it doesn't excuse my forgetting to blog.

Seems like every day we hear new details about Anna Kepner, the 18 year old who passed away during a cruise.  That poor family. The report I read today implicated her step brother.  I really have no idea.  It's just sad, regardless of exact details. Sad.  And we are taking two cruises next year, so it sort of makes me uncomfortable.

We're getting ready for Thanksgiving here.  What are your plans?  We are having a "pot luck" meal at my brother in law's home.  It should be fun.  My son has asked me to make my cornbread dressing which I will gladly do.  Gravy and jellied cranberry sauce are coming with us, and my husband will be making jalapeno cheese sourdough bread. Thanksgiving has my favorite meal of all year: Turkey, dressing, gravy, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, rolls and cranberry sauce.  What are your favorites?

What are your family traditions?  (One of mine is the dressing that my mom taught me how to make).Hit comment and let me know yours!  

How about some funnies?

This used to be me!  So glad I'm retired now!

 

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An AI Friend

 Have you heard of this? "Friend:your new roomate is waiting."  It is worn as a necklace that picks up all of your habits, conversations, work, etc .  It uses AI to become your friend.  Friend is $129 and does not require a subscription. It has a 1 year warranty and is made in Canada. This is what it looks like:

This is what the company says is its purpose: 

The "AI friend necklace" is a wearable device that acts as an AI companion, designed to combat loneliness by listening to its wearer and offering conversational feedback via text messages and push notifications on a paired phone. It functions by continuously listening to your surroundings and conversations, and then processing that information to provide commentary, opinions, and answers to questions, much like a chatbot with perfect memory. The necklace can also be used as a content creation tool to generate story ideas from your day. 

Core functions

• AI companion: It simulates a friendship by offering commentary and opinions based on your surroundings and conversations.
• Conversational AI: It can answer questions and interact with you, with the AI's responses and "memories" stored on the companion app.
• Content creation: It can be used to identify interesting events from your day and suggest ideas for content like videos.
• Constant listener: The device has an always-listening mode to capture everything that is said by you and others around you. 

Potential concerns

• Privacy: The necklace constantly records audio and video from your surroundings, and the company states in its terms of service that users are responsible for complying with local laws regarding recording.
• Emotional impact: Some experts worry that users may begin to attribute human qualities to the AI, leading to emotional confusion and a skewed perception of relationships.
• Surveillance: The device collects and stores data from your environment, leading to concerns about surveillance disguised as a self-care or friendship tool. 

So, what do you think about it?  You can order one from this website.

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Random Tuesday

 It's still Tuesday here, so I'm jumping in.  I have 50 minutes left!

I have been spending a lot of time with doctors and chatgpt-ing my medical records, so I actually understand my results before the doctor even calls me.  Chatgpt hasn't been wrong yet.  Obviously I just use it as a starting point.  The doctors have the experience and know what I need or don't need. I have had an Ultrasound.  Following that, a CT scan.  Now seeing a new gastroenterologist due mostly in part to my liver, And I will be referred to a urologist to help take care of my kidney stones based on where they are and how large they are.  So, if you're a praying woman, send some my way! To top it off, I have Covid - again, abd high fever like the first time.  And I just had the vaccine at the beginning of October!  I know they are just taking a stab at what they think the main strain will be, but  fat lotta good that did me!

• 

  These things were staples in my home when we were sick.

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Sunday Synopsis

 

First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This thriller will keep you guessing.

Evie Porter has the perfect boyfriend and the perfect home, and she's about to meet her perfect boyfriend's perfect friends. The problem is, Evie Porter doesn't exist. So, who is she? A con artist. But is she the one pulling the con, or is she a victim of the con?

This book will take you on some unexpected twists and turns and keep you hooked to the end.

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Happy Random Halloween

 Happy Halloween!  Almost, anyway.  I won't be home to hand out candy this year, though.

I got even more disappointing lab results and ultrasound results this past week, and it's got me on edge.  Luckily, I can try to get my mind off it while we're on a Caribbean cruise.  And I couldn't be happier that my husband and I are being joined by my son and his fiance'.  Should be a vacation to remember! (As long as I can maintain my health situations for the next week.)  Then, back to real life with more tests and procedures.  It seriously sucks getting older.

But I'm going to TRY not to dwell on it right now.  Soon, but not right now.

This is a JOKE, people! Laugh!

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