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From Games to Greeting Cards: Surprisingly Easy Ways to Use AI Every Day
From games to greeting cards, discover simple and practical ways seniors can use AI to make everyday life easier—and a little more fun.
Apr 254 min read


The Not-So-Smart Side of Smart Technology (A Humorous Take on Aging & Gadgets)
Smartwatches calling EMTs, dishwashers that won’t start— a funny take on when “smart” technology makes everyday life a little more complicated.
Apr 43 min read


People Taking To Themselves: Life in the Earbud Age
Have you ever noticed that when you’re in a store or walking on the sidewalk, you always see people talking to themselves? created by ChatGPT 3/14/2026 It’s a strange feeling. Sometimes a person passing you looks straight at you, and for a split second you think they’re talking to you. Thanks to earbuds, people can carry on entire conversations without holding a phone to their ears. I’ve noticed that some people are so accustomed to talking while shopping or running errands t
Mar 144 min read


The Lost Art of Letter Writing
Discover the beauty of letter writing and its emotional impact. Explore how letter writing connects us deeply, leaving lasting memories.
Aug 2, 20255 min read


Digging Up the Family Tree (Without Getting Lost in the Weeds)
Explore the magic of uncovering your Family Tree or Family History. Discover tips to navigate the Family History journey without getting lost.
May 4, 20254 min read


Googling the Past: A Stroll Down Memory Lane (with Wi-Fi)
Lately, a few friends and I have been walking down memory lane: swapping “remember when” stories. One of them sighed and said, “Have you...
Apr 20, 20254 min read


Too Many Photos, Not Enough Sense
Explore the chaos of having thousands of iPhone Photos! See tips on organizing and decluttering Photos, including when to not take them.
Apr 5, 20254 min read


Senior Driving Challenges
Seniors face driving challenges that younger people don't. A light-hearted look at the challenges, such as hard-to-see buttons.
Mar 29, 20254 min read


Junk Emails: From Tinnitus to Toenail Fungus
It seems I get hundreds of junk emails every day, most of them offering me to STOP something: stop ear buzzing (tinnitus), stop neuropathy,
Mar 2, 20254 min read


When Alexa Gets a Little Too Helpful (and Slightly Creepy)
A light-hearted look at Alexa as she gets a little too helpful and slightly creepy. Alexa's assistance can sometimes feel invasive.
Feb 23, 20253 min read


'Tis the Season - For Bad TV
It was Thanksgiving week and we were surprised one of our favorite TV shows announced they were taking a break – until January. Gone. Poof!
Dec 28, 20244 min read


Addicted to Smartphones?
Don’t you hate it when you see younger people glued to their smartphones? On a scale of 0-5 how addicted are you?
Apr 28, 20245 min read


Birthday Card Blues
The birthday card blues has stuck again. I’m fretting about going old-school with a paper card or embracing the digital age with an e-card.
Apr 14, 20244 min read


Changes Through Nine Decades
When my friend turned 80, I realized I’ve lived through nine decades since the 1940s, I’ve been musing in the changes over those decades.
Nov 26, 20235 min read


My Gratitude List
Experts say you should keep a gratitude list or journal to relieve stress, be happier, and be more mindful. To me, adding another daily task
Nov 19, 20234 min read


Hours Without Power = Boredom
Recently our power was off for two hours. The lights flickered several times. Then we heard snap, crackle, and POP our power was gone.
Oct 15, 20234 min read


Artificial Intelligence (AI): Chatbots and Deepfakes
We hear about Artificial Intelligence (AI) every day. We fear it, get excited about it, or don’t care about it What is AI and deepfake?
Oct 8, 20236 min read


Addicted to Fitbit Rewards?
When I first got my Fitbit, I wanted to reach the 10,000-step goal every day. Not just 9,999. Fitbit awarded me with fireworks at 10,000.
May 28, 20234 min read


Directions - Big Picture or Details?
How do you like to get directions? Some people like a lot of detail and some people just want the basic directions. And how does GPS fit in?
Jan 29, 20235 min read


Get Zooming
I know many of you might cringe at this proclamation: I like Zoom (FaceTime, Skype, etc.). I like celebrating birthdays with distant...
Oct 9, 20224 min read
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