tt began as an unnerving high-pitched hum, like a mosquito flying around a dark room at bedtime, and it grew louder as it drew closer.

A family lounging in a backyard pool in Richardson, Texas, just north of Dallas, couldn’t help but notice it.

“There’s another one coming this way!” shouted Eric Anderson from his pool float, pointing to an area above a tall line of trees.

His 9-year-old daughter, Isla, removed her swim goggles for a clearer look at what could be a scene from science fiction.

Within a minute or so, an 83-pound drone with six blue arms and whirring propellers appeared in a corner of the sky before zipping over nearby houses,

It looked like a cross between a mechanical dragonfly and an X-wing fighter, and buzzing like a battalion of bees.

The drone’s mission: delivering an Amazon package.(CNN)

It is another example of intusion in an otherwise private life!

If not, why not?

I have always been amazed at how generous God is.

Just think of it!

We are allowed to actually create other human beings.

I know there are imperfections in our world.

But I believe most imperfections are man-made.

I also believe in the power of prayer.

My prayers, however, seldomly ask God for some need I have.

The great majority of them are prayers of thanks for our blessings!

Geoffrey Hinton, widely known as ‘The Godfather of AI’, is a leading figure in artificial intelligence and a pioneer of deep learning.

He co-developed key algorithms for training neural networks, including backpropagation techniques that became central to modern AI.

As a longtime professor at the University of Toronto and a former Google AI researcher, his work has shaped the foundations of machine learning worldwide.

He left Google and has said he regrets inventing AI.

NOT ME!

The whole world is ADDICTED to CELL PHONES!

If you’re in a crowd of people, look around you.

All your fellow addicts are on their cell phone.

And in addition to security questions, vendors need to know your zip code.

And now they’ve added your middle initial.

Technology has made every day more complicated than yesterday.

And people around the world are using your technology to steal your life savings!

Have fun!

Our 22 grandchildren have gone in many different directions.

One is a roofer. One is a chef.

One is in direct sales and is a high school football coach.

One works on water quality which was her major in college.

One works for Peterbilt trucks. One works in medical services.

One is an emergency nurse. One is pursuing a degree in art.

One is a mechanical engineer

One is a corporate executive. One is in sales for a large corporation.

One works for a company that owns theaters on Broadway.

One is an NIL sports agent.

One is in law school.

One is in college on a soccer scholarship.

One is in college on a volleyball scholarship.

One works in the automobile budiness.

One works for a corporate training company.

One works in retail sales.

One is an emergency doctor.

One works for a non-profit.

One is in college.

Raised in Appalachia, Grandma Joy lived a life shaped by constraints and hardships, while Brad grappled with the weight of family rifts and unresolved pain.

Together, they embarked on a quest not only to witness the majesty of America’s wild landscapes but also to heal generations of struggles and misunderstandings.

Over seven years, they sought to visit all sixty-three US National Parks.

From the towering peaks of Denali to the otherworldly beauty of the Everglades, each park became a classroom.

They learned profound lessons about nature, resilience, and each other.

Nashville International Airport is set to be renamed to honor Dolly Parton after a unanimous vote by the local airport authority.

Once the effort clears all the hurdles, it will make Nashville one of the few major cities in the country with an airport named after a woman.

The Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority Board of Commissioners, which oversees the airports, approved the name change in a 6-to-0 vote during a meeting on Friday.

In a statement, the authority said that “a final name has not yet been determined” and that the vote was the first step in a “multifaceted process.”

IN REMEMBRANCE!

All three of Drake Maye’s interceptions took place in the fourth quarter.

The last one wasn’t merely a bad pass.

It was the decision-making process that’s at issue.

He took a reckless chance instead of going for a game-tying field goal.

The issue here is PATIENCE or the lack thereof!

The use of PATIENCE is an ongoing struggle for all of us.

Keep trying!

If not today, when?

Two people marry and learn about each other’s lifestyles, preferences and quirks.

And it is this differentness that makes marriage work!

Throughout the marriage they both learn the other’s valuable perspectives.

When a child comes along, a lot can change.

Her life, of necessity, must put the needs of her child ahead of her own.

This requires a huge shift in her life style.

In today’s society, most wives must also remain employed.

Husbands, on the other hand, must also shift their lives to accomodate a child.

They may stay employed but have additional tasks with an additional family member.

Both must be aware of the changes required and have patience in this new atmosphere.

If these changes can be discussed openly, even starting before the birth, it might smooth the way when the big day comes.