Automated Software Will Soon Replace Journalist and Professional writers

The “cookie cutter” writers who employ common formats need to be very concerned. But for a long time to come, maybe never, the Tolstoy’s, Hemingway’s, Shakespeare’s, Frost’s, and Poe’s of this world need not be concerned. Time will tell.

If It Were Not For Rich People, I Would Not Have A Job!

That’s the sentiment recently expressed by my son. Many, however, have expressed that same sentiment. I have had no success getting across to my son or others that what they believe is simply not true.

Hypothyroidism and Me

Diagnosed at 72 years old, I inherited hypothyroidism from my mother. Diagnosed late in life, like me, she experienced the same symptoms. Since my diagnosis, I have learned much about the disease and in the process learned much more about me.

The Key to a Long, Optimal Life Is To Grow Old with a Loving, Caring, Connected Family

Mom, dad, my brother at 6 months, 

and me at 2 years old, 

essentially, when life’s journey began.

In growing old there have been difficult times, some regrets, and a memory I wish I could forget. But, overall, growing old has been an awesome journey, and one that I would not want to change. The essential part of this journey has been my family.

To Build or Not Build Your Own Sandbox

If you’re a do-it-yourselfer, build a sandbox yourself. But I am not the DIY type. Fortunately, I have other options. I found a sandbox that needed no special tools to assemble, and it took an afternoon to assemble instead of a weekend to build my own.

For the Love and Fun of Bicycling

It doesn’t really matter whether you cycle to work or school, cycle to preserve your health, or cycle simply to explore your community, cycling more than anything else is fun.

Ticks and Tick-borne Diseases, Borrelia Miyamotoi Is an Emerging New Threat

Tick-borne infections are on the rise and can be difficult to diagnose. The telltale bulls-eye rash and antibody tests for Lyme disease can be reliable, but others, such as for the newly discovered Borrelia miyamotoi infections are not.

Elizabeth Warren: Proud to Say She’s My Senator from Massachusetts

Senator Elizabeth Warren talks about consumer financial reform and the Federal Student Loan Program. Speculation is that she may run for President in 2016. I hope she does not run. As Senator, she can get more things done than as President.

Obstacles to Building Tiny Houses

Cottage or tiny house where Chekho wrote "The Sea Gull."

A tiny house may not be as economical as proponents envision. It may be cost-effective if you build in rural areas but in urban or suburban areas may cost $200,000 or more. It perhaps may be impossible to build in some areas.

‘Boston Strong,’ the Rallying Cry That United a City

In defiance and solidarity against anyone who might think they can create fear and break the spirit this city possesses, on Monday, April 21, an estimated 36,000 runners will again make the historic 26.2 mile run from Hopkinton to Boston.