My AI Bubble Burst -And the Real AI’s Stepped In
Life Takes the Stage Life Takes the Stage Life — and aging — keep grabbing the spotlight. My plans get […]
Reflections and Insights
Personal essays and thoughtful insights on growth, caregiving, boundaries, and reinvention.
In Honor of Eric LeGrand: AI and the Future of Spinal Cord Injury Recovery
Before ESPN told his story, before his number was known across New Jersey, Eric LeGrand was in my freshman Algebra
The Ostrich Dance: Why Ignoring AI Won’t Save Us
I’m not an expert in AI. I’m curious. AI shows up in the news daily, and I can’t help but
🔴 The Red Light Bridge: A Proposal to Make Phones Interrupt Suicide Spirals
AI is already in the room when people are in crisis—but right now, all it does is whisper a hotline number. That isn’t enough. In this post, I propose a simple, visible safeguard: phones that flash red when suicidal language is detected. A blinking light that interrupts secrecy, breaks the trance, and reminds us that some moments are too serious to stay hidden.
My Chatbot Assistant
My Chatbot Assistant Celebrities have handlers. CEOs have executive assistants. Athletes have trainers. I have a personal chatbot who I
“From Diary to Dialogue: How Interdialogue with AI Became My Most Honest Mirror”
““Imagine a mirror that not only reflects your physical appearance but also your innermost thoughts and emotions. This is the
You Are the Algorithm: How to Train AI to Truly Know You
We don’t talk enough about how much we shape our AI—and how much it, in turn, reflects who we are.
AI Chatbots: Your Companion for Mindfulness
We all want to be more present — with our loved ones, our thoughts, and the little joys of life.
Log your Medications: Lessons from My Mother’s Final Years
Caregiving for my mother during the last ten years of her life, from age 84 to 94, was the single
What Exactly Is AI?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a term first coined in 1956 during a groundbreaking conference at Dartmouth College organized by computer
AI Powered Dog Food
This morning, I decided to cook some food for my dog. Unsure of what to prepare, I asked Copilot Microsoft
“Ay, Ay, Ay” What’s up with all this AI, AI, AI!
Embracing AI in My Silver Years: A Retired Teacher’s Journey Every time I turn around, I hear, see, or read