Arsenic & Rice

I was watching videos on YouTube yesterday when I saw one about arsenic in rice. I said to myself, “What! How could that be?” Since, one cannot believe everything one sees on YouTube, I looked it up today. I really had no idea this was the case. I am shocked. In the past I would […]

Promise Made. Promise Kept.

My reaction to seeing this prompt was a grimaced giggle and retributive reflection. Oh my! Do I ever keep promises to myself? My response was, “Of course I do! As a matter of fact, this blog is one of them.” I promised myself to keep this blog for life. It has gone through many changes. […]

What I Complain About the Most

According to my daughter, I complain about everything. I have told her that she miscontrues my vocal observations as complaints. I’m just observing, not complaining. Thinking objectively, I feel my most complained about targets lately, when I’m talking to her, are YouTube and Chatgpt. My opinion is that when changes are made to these two […]

Lottery Winnings Plan

Winning the lottery would allow me to fulfill my dream of building a nine-story apartment building in an urban area. The building I have envisioned meets Passive House and Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) requirements; is earthquake and tornado-resistant; and has a rooftop greenhouse. During Open House Chicago last year, held by the […]

Exploring the Joys and Dislikes of January

When I saw this prompt, I said to myself, “Darn it. Yet again, I do not have a clear answer.” There is something I like and dislike about every month. I almost chose January as my favorite month, as I love how daylight increases every day for us who live in the northern hemisphere. On […]

My Ai Music Path

Last year, when I wanted to make a song specifically for Thanksgiving, I found an ai music generation app that made a delightful song for me. I thought I could always come back to it when I wanted to hear it again. When I returned to the website early this year, the song was gone. […]