Happy Hump Day!! And here we are at the middle of July! The middle of summer – wow! It is supposed to be another scorcher today. Summer is in full swing…and this is my happy season:) So much to soak in and so little time! Time for some Hodge Podge today and we are starting with a summer question.
1. “Deep summer is when laziness finds respectability.” Do you feel less guilty relaxing in July than you do in January? I don’t like to sit still (or be too lazy) in summer. In my opinon, summer is energetic and full of life. I don’t want to waste that energy too long. Of course, I like to take advantage of summer’s long days and the evenings are usually reserved for summer lazin’. January is much more suited for hunkering down inside. For extra (lazy) time under a quilt and/or in front of the fire. And I don’t feel one bit guilty about doing so in the winter:) Lazy is much more respectable in the winter. In my humble (summer lovin’) opinion.
2. What’s a telltale sign you’re upset? I usually become taciturn. Stop talking and then, if I am able, I retreat. Go to my room, for instance, and close the door. I like to be alone when I am upset. Obviously that is not always possible but I can always (99% of the time) go quiet.
3. July 16th is National AI Day. What are your general thoughts and/or experiences with AI? Have you purposely used it? Does it excite you, scare you, or worry you? What do you see as a benefit? How about something relating to AI you see as a negative? I know this will make me sound old but, when it comes to AI, not only am I a skeptic but I’m simply not a fan. Have I used it? A few times but really just for the novelty of it. It worries me that there will soon be a generation that knows only AI. Will be spoon fed information. The wizard behind the AI curtain is not unbiased or impartial. And the threat of jobs being eliminated, deepfakes becoming more common, security breaches and tracking are all legitimate concerns.
4. You’re invited to a summer pot luck and are asked to bring an appetizer, salad/side, or dessert. Which category do you go for and what are you bringing? I usually put my name under the dessert category. They are easy and they are so many to choose from. Right now, I would probably choose something with fresh fruit. Blueberry and lemon is a favorite combination. I think it is perfect for summer and it sounds very refreshing right about now!
5. It wouldn’t be summer without soft-serve ice cream. I have to admit, our ice cream runs have not been as frequent as they normally are but we aren’t doing without, to be sure. I really don’t enjoy ice cream any other time except during the summer months and when eaten outside. Summer humidity just kicks it up a notch:)
6. Insert your own random thought here. We have mice. Or, a mouse. Ugh. In the summer!?! Several years ago (in the fall), we had a terrible mice problem. We got rid of the mice and thought we had thoroughly posted “no vacancy” warnings for all the little rodents. We’ve not seen a mouse, or evidence of one, in years. Until yesterday. Why?? Tomorrow we are calling in the professionals. And what is it about such a tiny critter that is so unnerving? I do not like mice. Especially in my basement!! Here’s hoping for a quick resolution…..
I am. not a fan of mice on the loose indoors either. I hope the professionals find the solution. They can get in to the tiniest of spaces. I agree with your thoughts on AI. The fact that it’s often wrong and when called out on said error simply replies with ‘oops you’re right’ is truly concerning. It is most definitely not unbiased. Have a great day! I hope there’s ice cream on the menu : )
Exactly. I second your comments. Of mice on the loose, goofy AI and let’s have ice cream today!! Thanks for the Hodge Podge today!!
We haven’t had mice in the house, but they have gotten into the detached garage and the shed. What a mess! Not a fan of AI because it takes away from one’s developing of thinking skills and lots of fakes and/or imitations out there from it. I eat ice cream year-round, but I truly enjoy it during the dog days of summer. Happy Wednesday, Jennifer!
I’m definitely with you, Friend, when it comes to AI and for the same reasons as you listed.
I’m sorry to hear about the mice problem. That happened to us a couple of summers ago. It’s definitely not fun!
Hope you survive this heatwave. Air conditioning is a wonderful invention.! xx
Mice! Oh yes, we had that problem a few years ago. Mind you we have a cat. The mouse was eating the cats food!! Ha! Our cat did nothing about it.
I appreciate how you answered #3. Agree!!