Everyday Epiphany: Waiting and seeing is the first course of (in)action. “I don’t know how a woodpecker thinks,” said Mike in answer to my question as to why a downy woodpecker chiseled a larger entrance to our wren house. This past spring, we hosted a house wren family in the eight-inch wren box hung from… Continue reading A Waiting Game
Everyday Epiphany Sometimes “good enough” is perfect. The Almost Perfect Plan “Rethink washing the windows,” suggested Mike my SI (Significant Other). “Rain is predicted.” “That’s EXACTLY why we’re up early,” I said. “It’s all in the timing.” I explained my logic. “The forecast calls for intermittent showers. I’ll wash the inside of the windows when… Continue reading Streak Of Good Luck
“Close the window,” said Mike. “That racket woke me!” He rolled over, a pillow over his head muffling the “racket.” An Eye Opener Racket? I thought. I only heard a cheery robin celebrating spring. In the predawn hours no neighbors mowed, no trucks collected trash, and no sirens signaled tragedy. I concluded Mike had dreamt… Continue reading See What I Mean?
The melodious birdsong, shy wildflowers, and warming weather lured me away from my flowerbed raking and hydrangea pruning. The robin’s chirruping tempted me to abandon the rake. The Dutchman’s breeches raised questions as to what other wildflowers might be peeking out from under forest litter. The gentle sun nudged me. Tossing my shears, I proceeded… Continue reading Walk This Way
AI here! AI there! AI everywhere! If you haven’t heard about Artificial Intelligence, once you’re rescued from that desert island where you’ve been stranded, Google it. If you do, you’ve used AI and AI used you. Artificial Intelligence or AI is a buzzword that pestered me to the point where I needed to swat it… Continue reading Appreciating Unartificial Intelligence
A Few Choice Words By Anita 