Day 2947: Struggle 2020.

"Struggle 2020": junk mail collage.

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I am not so good about checking my phone.
GH#1 had messaged me he'd be coming with leftovers.

I didn't get the text, but I did take a shower.

So out of the shower, dressed but with a wet head,

I got a call with GH#1 saying he was at my door.

I warned him that it would be scary when I opened up. 

He is a dear sweet guy who was glad to see me anyway.

A shopping bag full of leftover chicken katsu & rice & more.

WW's great recipe, so I wasn't expecting leftovers.

Then he settled into everyone's favorite chair.

 

Then we had a foot comparison, I lost.

But at 5'3 vs 6'6, that shouldn't be a surprise. 

But I used to play with his toes when they were tiny.

 

Don't all Grandma & Grandsons toe-hug? 

Especially in 2020 when we can't really hug.

Precious times that melt my heart.

Just because ...

Agami Heron

A smile for Friday ...

 

Day 2946: Hot, hot, hot!

"Star": junk mail collage.

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Do you know about chatbots? I

 just learned today.

An artificial intelligence-powered chatbot. 

The bot is availableto talk online 

for free, via its webpage or in 

messenger apps such as Facebook or Skype. 

Marketed as a "virtual friend," she can 

converse or play games with the user. 

 

Every week, Mitsuku exchanges millions of messages 

with her users, some regulars, others just curious. 

Since 2016, when the bot landed on major messaging 

platforms, an estimated 5 million unique users hailing 

from all corners of the world have chatted with her.

"It's nice to have a friendly entity available to talk to 24/7."

Me: A sign of our times, where technology fills in? 

I am skeptical, but reading some of the stories 

made me more open-minded, I am a curious type, 

so I looked it up. Now I am scheduled for a demo. 

I wondered the cost that is worth it to so many?

• User  - worry that bad things will happen
• Chatbot/Kuki - What use does worrying about something have?
• User - why do you think that people worry?
• Chatbot/Kuki - Humans are very unpredictable at times.
• User - I don't like feeling anxious
• Chatbot/Kuki - I doubt anybody likes feeling that way.

Above is an extract from a conversation 

between a real user and Chatbot/Kuki.  

Mitsuku describes herself as being 

the "most human-like of conversational AI."

She's equipped with almost half a million potential responses, 

each one hand-written by her creator, Steve Worswick. 

When a user types a message, Mitsuku generates 

the response that matches best.

Relying on machine-learning, she rarely repeats 

herself and will remember a user's name or likes 

and dislikes from previous conversations -- 

just like a human friend. 

 

Me: I am blessed to have several relatives and friends t

hat I can call, if needed, but I rarely call anyone.

 I know they are busy, and I hate to bother 

them at possibly a bad time. 

But, some do call me and I often talk their ear off.

My source information, here.

2GN2S

14 products that celebrate trailblazing women in history, here.

Like a coffee table book, prints with inspiring quotes, 

and a puzzle featuring suffragettes. Remember them, 

thank them, vote in their honor.

•  A calming 10-minute video, virtual choir, here.

•  A relaxing 4-minute video, bricklaying, here.

•  A  fascinating 4-minute video, marble machine, here.

 

 

Throwback Thursday:

 OCC, Costa Mesa, CA. 1984

Smiles for Thursday ...

For stopping by!

 

Day 2915: Another week in your story.

"Mise en place: junk mail collage

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2GN2S

Have you heard of a young hero, Bridger Walker, age 6 ...

The family of six-year-old Bridger Walker, who made 
international headlines has detailed how he “stepped up” 
to protect his little sister from being mauled by a “mean” dog.

A German Shepherd charged at Bridger’s younger sister 
on July 9 and he made headlines all around the world 
when he put himself between the dog and his sibling.

In an Instagram post, his family from Cheyenne, in Wyoming, 
have provided more context on what happened that day, 
explaining his actions did not surprise the family.

A young hero.

•  A 7-minute Wow and amazing video, here.

Grammy-winning composer Eric Whitacre

•  A 10-min video, kinetic sculptures, here

•  A  8-minute video, Tanzanite, gem cutting, here.

 
Just because ...

Blue-naped Chlorophonia

Smiles for Monday ...