Not the one you were thinking of, I’d bet. But my favorite book of the quarter. And yes, this post was written in collaboration with ChatGPT. How could I not? Genesis – Artificial Intelligence, Hope and the Human Spirit, was the last book penned by Nobel Prize Winner, Henry Kissinger, co-authored by Eric Schmidt and …
Laura
28 Years and Counting
When someone you love crosses over, time stands still. 28 years after losing my brother, Michail, it still feels like yesterday. I still reach for the phone to call him whenever something hilarious happens, or when I find a great cruise deal. He definitely left me his sense of humor – I was not this …
Oncotect: Revolutionizing Canine Cancer Screening
If you follow the blog at all, you’ll know my obsession with wellness and longevity extends in every way to my dog, Mordecai. In that vein, I am always seeking new independent ways to track his health in addition to traditional veterinarian care. Recently, I posted that we are testing with Everfur. Those results should …
Book Review – Longevity Guidebook
As you know, longevity and wellness are in my top 10 obsessions of all time. And longevity protocols have been #1 for more than five years now. There are many voices and experts in the space, but one of my all-time favorites is best-selling author, entrepreneur and all-around genius, Peter Diamandis, MD. Peter’s latest book, …
Staycation Time
Rediscovering Joy in Familiar Surroundings Until the COVID lockdowns, the concept of “staycation” was relatively novel. Once the world reopened, staying home for vacation seemed redundant. However, for introverts like me, especially with adorable dogs, vacation time at home can be the best form of relaxation. Defining Staycation The term “staycation” is a blend of …
Top 10 Slow Travel Destinations – France
Dijon, the capital of the Burgundy region, is not only renowned for its mustard but also for its rich heritage and vibrant culture. For expats, it offers a unique blend of historical charm and modern conveniences. The city’s well-preserved medieval architecture, with its ornate churches and grand palaces, creates a picturesque setting for daily life. …
The Light Eaters – A.I. Book Club
Playing with the various Large Language Learning models lately, I was curious to see how each of the big three would react if they were members of a book club, reviewing the book I am currently reading, The Light Eaters: How the Unseen World of Plant Intelligence Offers a New Understanding of Life on Earth, …
Grok Considers Slow Travel
I recently began interacting with Grok, from X.AI’s and wanted to test drive its ability to explain one of my favorite new phenomena – slow travel. I think it did a pretty good job. Check it out. Benefits of the Slow Travel Retirement Lifestyle The slow travel retirement lifestyle offers a wealth of benefits, both …
Everfur Pet Health
Unlocking Pet Health Insights with Everfur: A Deep Dive into At-Home Pet Testing As pet owners, we all want our furry companions to live their healthiest, happiest lives. However, detecting health issues early—before they become serious—can be challenging, especially when pets can’t tell us how they’re feeling. Enter Everfur, a company revolutionizing pet care by …
U.S. Slow Travel Itinerary
In planning my retirement slow travel options, the current scenario would include beginning in the U.S. for the first year or so and then transitioning overseas – for many reasons. Slow travel (traveling 30+ days in a single destination) is an extended version of vacationing and an abbreviated version of expatriation. Slow travel has become …