Life Lessons
Keeping Cool in the Home Office in the Heatwave
Creating an airtight AC installation in my garden studio took some imaginative thinking. An acrylic panel made all the difference – now it’s efficient, removable, and built to last.
Life Lessons
Life Lessons
The Smartest Fix Came from an 8-Year-Old
After days of troubleshooting my portable AC setup, the right fix came from an unexpected source: my 8-year-old granddaughter. Her simple, no-fuss solution reminded me how often we overlook the obvious.
Asides
Sacred Spaces and Soulful Reflections in Northwest England
In late May, time away in Chester and a side trip to Liverpool gave my wife and me moments to explore two very different cathedrals. One wrapped us in history and warmth. The other, though grand in scale, left us searching for spirit. Both offered space for reflection.
Artificial Intelligence
The Case for Politeness, Even with AI
It’s a habit as natural as breathing. Whether speaking to a person, a chatbot, or a voice assistant, I instinctively say or type, "Thank you." It’s not something I think about – it just happens. But does it really matter? I've learned that I’m