Shalimar, FL (Hi 89 Lo 73)
While I was in Illinois with family, my grandson and son taught me AI, (Artificial Intelligence.) Like anything else on the technology side of things, it has it's good points and bad. I put in a rough draft for the blog and this is what it came up with. It's fun to work with, especially if you're a loss for words. I won't use it all the time, but it makes for a fun blog when I do. Please let me know in the comments either on Facebook or the blog what you think. (Click on the photos to enlarge)
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After a few weeks of unpredictability, it feels good to settle back into a "normal" Sunday—whatever that means these days. I took some time to revisit my calendar, make sense of the week ahead, and reflect on the one behind me.
Here’s what my week looked like:
Monday: New Faces and Storm Prep
I started the week by meeting the three new activities people—always exciting to welcome fresh energy into the community! I also gathered some initial information about what to do if a hurricane heads our way. Preparation is key, especially during this season. There's work being done putting up cement power poles all over town. I hope they get them done before hurricanes season starts.
Tuesday: Zoom Friends in Real Life & Council Work
A highlight of the day was finally meeting in person a woman I’ve only known through Zoom for the past couple of years. It’s always interesting how well you can get to know someone through a screen! I was also voted in for another year as a council member and have started planning more workshops—stay tuned! Marcy and Dee
Wednesday: Cards & Community Meetings
I played cards for about an hour, which is always a fun way to connect. Later, we had our residential meeting, where we discussed hurricane season protocols. The plan is to rely on the Eglin AFB to inform us 96 hours in advance if evacuation becomes mandatory. If that happens, no one can remain in the complex. It’s sobering but reassuring to have a clear plan.
Thursday: Crochet
I spent the day with the crochet group, catching up and working on pieces for the upcoming craft sale in August. It’s a relaxing, rewarding hobby—and it’s always nice to create with purpose.
Friday: Mystery Puzzle, Sip and Paint
I worked on a mystery puzzle with a neighbor—those things are addicting! Then in the afternoon, I joined the "Sip and Paint" session where I painted a bridge scene. I’m not a professional, but there’s something satisfying about putting brush to canvas and seeing what comes out.
Saturday: Catch-Up & Clean-Up
Saturday was a much-needed catch-up day. I finally dusted and swept the floors, worked on the puzzle again, and even tackled a bathroom closet purge. It felt good to get rid of items I no longer need. I also started chair yoga, maybe that will help more with balance issues.
All in all, it was a full and fulfilling week—plenty of community, creativity, and a healthy dose of preparation. As I look ahead to next week, it's going to be beat the clock week. Lots of activities in the same day.
Storms all week - Watching Storm Chasers
Storms all thru the midwest and devastation. I watch Ryan Hall Y'all when there's a line of storms. He does a terrific job in warning people where tornadoes are located and where they're headed. If everyone would turn to youtube to his channel he can save a lot of lives. On Friday night a tornado in Colorado came down, but at this writing it was in fields, no buildings.