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Continue reading →: Is AI-Authored Fiction a Possibility Yet?Since retiring last November, I’ve been using ChatGPT daily as both a research tool and an editing assistant. I’m working on a novel, though the process presents many challenges. ChatGPT has been invaluable for feedback and editing, and I can see my writing improving, albeit with some tough critiques along…
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Continue reading →: An Unexpected Journey Into Lord of the Rings Calendar LoreYesterday, I sent a perfectly timed _Lord of the Rings_ meme. My wife didn’t get the joke and dismantled it with one logical question: why would Middle-earth use our calendar? As a supposed Tolkien expert, I had no answer—and spent the night obsessing.
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Continue reading →: Hot Dog Fingers and Handwriting WoesReflecting on a lifelong struggle with fine motor skills, I find humor and perseverance in everyday tasks—from cursive writing to photography. Through interactions with my grandson Dean, I explore how I’ve adapted over the years, embracing challenges with a lighthearted perspective and practical solutions.
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Continue reading →: What Ever Happened to Darryl?As I reflect on past friendships, I’m reminded of people like Darryl, a childhood friend whose path eventually diverged from mine. From awkward interactions to strange encounters, reconnecting with old friends has become one of my retirement hobbies—even when the search leads to unexpected memories.
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Continue reading →: In New York You Can Be a New ManMy grandson Dean’s love for _Hamilton_ sparked an unexpected history lesson. We spent time discussing the causes of the Revolutionary War, with Dean explaining taxes and King George using a candy bar analogy. His curiosity reminded me of my own childhood obsessions and the joys of self-directed learning.
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Continue reading →: The Raiders Tank Another SeasonAfter 50 years of being a Raiders fan, I’ve seen the highs and many, many lows. From Oakland to Los Angeles and now Las Vegas, the team’s legacy of losing continues. Despite the frustration, I still find myself watching, hoping for something better—even if it’s just a name change’
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Continue reading →: Walking Rufio with crowsRufio, my aging dog, asked for a rare walk today. As we strolled slowly around the block, our local murder of crows joined us, hoping for peanuts. Rufio barked, claiming his space.
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Continue reading →: Turning Fear into Fun: How I Learned to Love SudokuOvercoming my fear of math and puzzles wasn’t easy, but learning Sudoku taught me that it’s never too late to develop new skills. With patience and practice, I discovered that logic and persistence can turn once-daunting challenges into enjoyable experiences.
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Continue reading →: Chasing the Elusive Birthdate of Uncle HarryGenealogy research is both rewarding and frustrating, especially when resolving conflicting records. In this post, I explore my search for my uncle Harry Masterson’s birthdate and share tips on using tools like Find a Grave to help organize and streamline the research process.
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Continue reading →: AncestryDNA’s New Update: Unveiling My RootsAncestryDNA’s latest update reshapes my understanding of my heritage, with more specific insights into my English, Irish, and Scottish roots. The new subregions, website redesign, and breakthroughs in African ancestry mapping make it an exciting time for genealogical research.
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I’m Joe/Mojoey
Welcome to my blog. Please join me in exploring life after work and other topics of interest. I’m not sure where I am heading with this, but I’m heading somewhere.
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