Hello, reader. How are you doing? I’m thinking about AI and evaluating sources. I use AI all the time, every day. It’s been around for decades, but recently the term AI is used for a subset and hyped. Search engines, photo fixes, predictive text, spell checks, and advertising have used AI for a long time.… Read More »
“Why do angels have wheels?” I asked Ming. You know Ming is a Jewish witch. We have lived long, complicated lives. “The Ophanim have wheels because they are God’s conveyance,” Ming said. “Oh!” I said. “Ok.” I pondered the Abrahamic God needing a conveyance. “It makes sense because I’m used to the Hindu deities needing… Read More »
Hey, reader. How are you doing? Ming and I have a new thing we say to each other for comfort. You are capable, strong, and powerful beyond measure. However, I love you, and nothing will stop me from taking care of you. You are brilliant and have no need of my protection. However, I love… Read More »
Hello, reader. How are you doing? Do you know why uneven floors hurt? There’s a place I love. The buildings were made in quirky ways decades ago. One building I love the most, the Barn, holds the main kitchen. But I can’t spend time there because of the floors: I always injure myself. I want… Read More »
Hey, dear reader. How are you doing? Recently I’ve been extra-upset about people. Perhaps you’ve noticed. Well, great news! As of yesterday, I accept human nature. Partly it was thanks to my rabbi. Last walk she told me, “People don’t know what we want.” We were walking through the neighborhood near shul, sampling fruit off… Read More »
Hello, reader. How you doing? I feel concerned and a half about our dangerous culture. I’m uncomfortable with how many people are left out and left behind, barely surviving, and suffering in ways that are not necessary. Why did we make a culture where money-created self-sufficiency is the huge lie? It’s not safe. I don’t… Read More »
Hello, reader. How are you doing? Are you fortunate to have a loving partner you interdepend with? I’m thinking about how to help your partner before a medical procedure. Disabled people endure this a lot, and as we age. Even if you are helping friends, not partners, these tips might help. Autistic people, traumatized people,… Read More »
“I don’t know how big a baseball is,” Ming said, setting the bowl of rice before me. I looked into the bowl. “That’s definitely between golfball and baseball,” I told Ming. I had asked for a baseball amount of rice. “Softball?” Ming asked. “Softballs are waaaayyy bigger than baseballs,” I said. “Thank you!” ways to… Read More »
Hey, reader. How’s life? I was instructed to write a personal bill of rights, for a queer class on boundaries and self-defense. I didn’t think about it too much, listing what felt important to me in that moment. Then I returned to write a few more, and again returned to write a few more… What… Read More »
Hi, reader. How are you doing? My good friend was having some everyday health issues, so I offered allergy and inflammation advice. She said yes– yay consent! So I’m writing a post; others might benefit as well. This is what I do for my own allergy and inflammation. brush my teeth Long ago I heard… Read More »