Are we losing human connections to AI? When AI first emerged, as a writer, I refused to acknowledge its existence. Then, while attending a tech conference as a speaker in Orlando, one of the participants I was speaking to shared some insightful tips for how to use AI...
My colleague and dear friend recently passed away at the age of 50. In fact, as you read this, I will be supporting his mother, who is one of my closest friends, as she mourns the loss of her son and prepares for his celebration of life tomorrow. When my friend was...
One of the traditions of a new year is to set resolutions or goals. It is the time of year when we see marketing that says “New Year, New You” or something similar. Setting goals both professionally and personally is a wonderful thing to do. It creates a map of where...
I have a profound love of music, especially opera and classical; it moves my soul. I have always been curious about what an orchestra conductor does. My uneducated mind thinks they are throwing their hands around aimlessly when they are responsible for the quality and...
At the end of February, my oldest son lost his grandmother. It was a call I always knew that would someday come, but when it happened, it landed deeper than I expected. His grandmother filled in the gaps as a mother figure in the moments when I was not there. His...
Did you hear about the “Walk for Peace”? Nineteen monks and their dog Aloka (meaning light/illumination) set out on foot on October 26, 2025, from Fort Worth, Texas, to Washington, D.C., with a message of peace. Monks are not allowed to own any...
