This might make you wonder!

 

Have you ever wondered what the craziest or silliest holiday is?  Well, today it's pretty crazy!  It's national Barbie and Barney Backlash Day, a day where parents can celebrate, albeit unofficially, the kid-culture overload.  For one day, parents can pretend that Barbie, Barney, and other kid-related characters, do not exist.  Parents need to pretend, too! 

Homes worldwide can post memes, use hashtags, refuse to listen to the I Love You song, or even hide their kids' Barbies and Barneys for one day, all in good fun.  In case you hadn't realized, it's all tongue-in-cheek.  I actually love Barbie.  Barney?  Not so much!

Are you ready for Christmas?  Won't be long now!  Actually, I'm more looking forward to after Christmas when I will, hopefully, get to see 3 of our grown children because they have other commitments on Christmas day.  That's part of the bargain when your kids are married and/or have significant others or children to consider.  It's okay.  Last Christmas, my mom had passed away three weeks prior, and Christmas was mostly a blur.  That may make this year a little more difficult, but at least I can see my sister.  Let's get to some funnies.

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Happy Random Tuesday

 Is everyone getting into the holiday spirit?  Can't believe we're less than 3 weeks out!  I think I have finished shopping.  I think.  I love giving gifts.  I don't mind receiving them, either, but I really get joy out of gifting.  What's your love language? Haha!

I also love having the lighted Christmas tree on while I watch a Christmas movie.  I've got stockings for our granddaughters hanging on the mantle as well as some homemade crafts and Christmas pillows.  I love the season.

This year will be a bit... different.  We had just lost Mom 3 weeks before Christmas last year, and it was all a blur.  Did we even have Christmas last year?  This years FEELS like the first one without her.  It's also different because we won't be seeing all of our kids on Christmas Day.  They are all either married, divorced, or engaged to be married, and trying to get them all in one place for even a short time is difficult.  One son will be in another state.  Two daughters in different cities.  We'll have to have our "Christmas time" with some of them after Christmas!  It's just going to be... different.  What are your plans?

And Now...

And these are very similar, and true as well.

Then there's this...

Movin' right along...

This is punny!

Who's with me???

That's funny!

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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!

 

Linking up with Comedy Plus Happy Tuesday and Stacy's Random Thoughts.

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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Sunday Synopsis

Calico Confusion by Katherine Hayton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is book one of Marjorie's Cozy Kitten Cafe series. It's very similar to the Sweet Baked Mystery Series which was a fun read. I love cats and kittens and cozy mysteries, so how can it go wrong? It can't!

The setting is Hanmer Springs, same as the Sweet Baked Mysteries, so I feel like I already know the town. Some of the characters seem familiar as well. Marjorie Hardaway, owner of the Cozy Kitten Cafe, is worried because a development company is building a rival cafe blocking the beautiful view she currently has now. In the midst of this drama, a murder occurs in the small community, and Marjorie's friend is a suspect. On top of this, an eligible bachelor makes an appearance.

There is a series of problems to solve, and Katherine Hayton will get them ironed out in this easy-to-read mystery with no graphic scenes, no swearing, and no cliffhangers. If you like kittens and cozy mysteries, this book will be great for you.

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