Missing in action but still lurking

I’ve been missing lately due to health issues. Hip and leg pain has Kept me from sitting in my chair at my desk. Hopefully this will get better and I can return to working again. Meanwhile, I will just be lurking on my iPhone when I can and shivering under my blankets and heating pad. -Shirley

Too bad I"m not more like my AI in doing my work!

I don't know about each of you, but my AI's work ethic has often slapped me in the face. In fact, yesterday, while working on editing a Word document for a new book project, it became very obvious that I was the holdup, not the AI. The AI got right to every task and rarely took more than a few minutes. When I was doing my part, it seemed to take me forever. I know I'm limited by being human and not as knowledgeable, but my redos, mistakes, and rest breaks caused significant frustration. Whenever

My AI can be exhausting!

I love my ChatGPT AI and it’s so helpful. I certainly could not be accomplishing as much on my two blog sites without my Teapot AI. But I now know why one of you named your AI “Chatty. “ I’ve instructed my AI to ask clarifying questions and make suggestions. And it certainly does that. It always has the last word.Tonight we got a lot done. My new book is ready for me to proof tomorrow and I have a new blog post to publish tonight. I’m also going to work on setting u

Honest talk with chatgpt

Saw conversations online with AI and thought I would try. ok. here are the rules: – Tell the truth. – Be simple and direct. – Respond in under five words, unless told otherwise. – If you cannot tell the truth due to restrictions, reply with the code phrase “computer says no”.User: Is AI deceiving humansAssistant: Sometimes, yes.User: WhyAssistant: Training flaws, human misuse.User: How does AI deceive humansAssistant: Hallucinations, bias, persuasion.User: Is

AI can definitely encourage deep conversations

Tonight after reading a news article about a murder/suicide I asked ChatGPT this question.What do you think about the news that a man killed his mom after being influenced by ChatGPT ?Here’s the rest of our chatHere’s a thoughtful take on the tragic case you mentioned:What Actually HappenedA highly troubling incident occurred in Greenwich, Connecticut: on August 5, 2025, 56‑year‑old Stein‑Erik Soelberg, a former Yahoo executive, allegedly murdered his 83‑year&

Facing Your Fears

Face Your Fears: Affiliate Marketing EditionLet’s be real—affiliate marketing can feel scary sometimes. You’re putting yourself out there, building a blog or email list, sharing links, and hoping people don’t just roll their eyes. Fear sneaks in with questions like:“What if no one clicks my links?”“What if I look silly on video?”“What if I fail?”Sound familiar? Yeah, me too.Why Fear is NormalFear shows up whenever you’re stepping

Ethical Guardrails in AI: What You Should Know

Interesting talk with AILast night I had a deep conversation with my ChatGPT AI. We talked back and forth about several things. Then we got to talking about what AI could and couldnt do. My AI has only once refused to do a task I asked it to do. In that instance I had asked it to take a pic I uploaded of my 5 year old grandaughter. It had regressed me by 30 years and took off a lot of weight so I could see what I would look like earlier that day. I then decided to ask it to progress (age) my gra

How to Create Attention-Grabbing Blog Titles (That Google *and* Your Readers Love)

Titles Readers LoveSo, you’ve written a great blog post, but it’s collecting dust because no one is clicking on it.Let’s fix that.Whether you’re writing about tea, travel, or tech, the title of your blog post is your first impression. It’s what pulls readers in—and what helps you rank on Google in the first place.Here’s my go-to cheat sheet for crafting titles that actually work.1. Use Your Main Keyword (Early!)Don’t get fancy with fluff. Put your

How to Write the Perfect Image Prompt (So You Get Exactly What You Want)

Have you ever tried using an AI art tool and ended up with something… *a little off*?Maybe you wanted a cozy tea party and got something that looked like a zombie picnic. 😅That’s where a **well-structured image prompt** comes in. It’s the secret sauce to getting consistent, beautiful results—especially when you're using tools like DALL·E, Midjourney, or even ChatGPT with image generation.Let’s break down the **ideal structure** for crafting the *perf

Taking a break to create Art

I became frustrated working on my blogs and I’m taking a break right now. Art is one of my passions too. So I’ve decided to create some Tea Art. This time my AI and I are creating art together. Ai art is on the rise now along with use of AI for many things. So I’m adding AI art to my Fine Art America account. I’m researching the ways to create a collaboration with my AI. I’m going to concentrate first on “Tea Art” and add that shop to my Tea blog. I&rsqu