CRAZY TIMES!

It seems like there are threats every which way we turn.

CLIMATE CHANGE IS REAL.

We are experiencing dramatic new weather everywhere.

Glaciers are melting. The oceans are rising.

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IS HERE.

People in the know are telling us many jobs will be lost to technology.

INTERNATIONAL ALLIANCES ARE CHANGING.

The world order seems to be returning to an “US VS. THEM” mentality.

FAMILIES ARE UNDER STRAIN.

Those strains include financial and emotional.

So, how should we deal with all this?

Live by your long-standing values.

Give every family member unconditional love.

TRUST GOD!

Well, to begin with, it quiets the earth.

It brings much needed water to the earth.

And for the kids, it might be the cause of a day off from school.

Then, there is sledding down the nearest hill.

And snow balls.

And building a snowman.

And building a snowwoman.

And making some money shoveling the neighbor’s sidewalk.

So, if you’re a kid, snow is great!

(Mae Jemison)

You only go around once. Make it count!

What example will you leave for your kids?

Will your life give them HOPE?

If they have hope, they just might live with courage.

So, you’re living for yourself and them!

If not today, when?

You are in charge of your self esteem.

Don’t let anyone take that away from you.

Why would someone want to make you feel inferior?

They may be jealous of you.

They obviously have a problem of some kind.

And they try to take it out on you.

Well, their problem is not your problem.

You have every right to feel good about yourself and the way you live your life.

Try to spend time with people who make you feel good about yourself and do the same for them.

Real friends do not tear you down but concentrate on the goodness in you and celebrate your friendship.

It’s an important question.

It’s important because you can do your best work only if you love it.

You may respond by saying that you can’t afford to leave your present job and do what you’d love to do.

Could you get a parttime job in your preferred occupation?

This suggestion may enable you to gain an expertise in the job you’d love.

And after getting the credentials you need, move into the job you want.

I’m not offering an easy solution, but it may be possible.

If not today, when?

I think we are here to make a difference!

We have been put on this earth to leave it better than we found it.

Do you believe that to be true?

In order to make a positive difference, we have to lift up those who need our help.

As the saying goes, “It is in giving that we receive.”

I believe this saying gives us a path upon which to live our lives.

If not today, when?

He is convinced AI will replace teachers in 10 years.

Key reasons behind Bill Gates’ perspective on AI in education include:

• Personalized Learning at Scale: AI can adapt to a student’s pace, providing customized lessons that feel like tutoring, which Gates believes will be better or equal to human tutoring within ten years.
• Infinite Patience and Availability: Unlike humans, AI tutors never get frustrated or tired, allowing them to provide, for instance, essay feedback or math help at any time, notes Fortune.
• Addressing Educational Gaps: AI tools like Khanmigo are designed to help students with specific, individualized feedback on their writing or math problems, addressing gaps in reading and writing.
• Freeing Up Teachers: While Gates sees AI replacing some aspects of teaching, he also sees it as a tool that can take over, for example, grading and routine tasks, enabling teachers to focus more on mentoring and student emotional engagement.
• Rapid Advancement: Gates has pointed out the rapid improvement in AI technology, suggesting that AI’s ability to simulate high-quality teaching will soon become a common, and for many, an essential part of the educational experience.

(Ralph Waldo Emerson)

I chose today’s title because we can always strive to make things better.

Even if it’s a little thing.

They all add up.

Is there some positive contribution you’d like to make?

Or, could you encourage someone else who has a good idea or unique talent?

If so, let them know you think it is worth pursuing.

With all the negativity going around, a positive contribution would be most welcome!

If not today, when?

Check Temperature and wind chill before going out.

If driving, make sure the gas tank is at least half full.

Don’t exercise outside alone.

Wear several layers of clothing, which trap air and provide better insulation.

Keep your head, ears, nose, and forehead covered to prevent heat loss and frostbite.

Mittens are warmer than gloves because they keep fingers together.

Wet clothing removes body heat rapidly.

Cover all skin to avoid frostbite, which turns skin white and numb. 

New York —

Move over, protein. Fiber is on pace to be the next “it” nutrient of the year.

Consumers — particularly Gen Z — are fixated on stomach health, leading to the “fibermaxxing” trend taking hold on TikTok.

As people try to maximize the fiber in their meals, major food companies are capitalizing on the trend with new, fiber-focused products.

“There is a consumer need in terms of digestion and gut health.

And that’s something we’ve seen the last few years,” said Sherry Frey, health and wellness thought leader at NIQ.

The younger generation, she added, understands that digestive health is linked to better skin and improved cognitive function. (CNN)

Now, you know the latest!