Are you dreaming of picturesque landscapes, charming small towns, and a sense of adventure, at least when it comes to climate? You probably are. Maybe just for a weekend but if you are like us, you could be thinking let’s go to Vermont permanently. Whether you’re contemplating a move or planning a visit, Vermont offers…
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Why Protein Matters More Than Ever After 40: A Guide for Active Adults
Why Protein Matters More Than Ever After 40 Karen and I hit our mid-40s and decided to shake things up. We took on bodybuilding—not to compete (saving that for 50), but to stay strong and healthy and maybe even reverse a little of what time tends to take away. Our journey has been full of…
Comparing ‘Longlegs’ to ‘Carnival of Souls’: A Deep Dive into Supernatural Horror
Today, we’re diving deep into the eerie worlds of “Longlegs” and the cult classic “Carnival of Souls.” We’ll be exploring the thematic connections and the chilling similarities between these two films. So, if you’re a fan of psychological horror and supernatural thrills, these are must-see films. “Longlegs,” directed by Osgood Perkins, is a 2024 horror…
5 Free Online Word Games Like Connections to Challenge Your Vocabulary and Pattern Recognition Skills
A while back, I ranked the NY Times Games, with Connections as my favorite. I’m slightly obsessed with the game and enjoy it most when the puzzle makers seem to be going out of their way to frustrate us. I don’t like it when it’s easy but also walk away. If you are mildly obsessed…
Exploring RunwayML’s Ability to Mimic Iconic Movie and TV Scenes: Matrix, Winnie the Pooh and Game of Thrones
We tested RunwayML Gen 3 a couple a weeks ago. Today, I wanted to experiment to see how well RunwayML can replicate iconic scenes from movies and TV shows. Our subjects? The neon-lit cyberpunk world of The Matrix, the intricate clockwork intro credits of Game of Thrones, and the charming 2D animation of Winnie the…
Mirrors of the Self: Exploring Duality and Identity in ‘Us’ and ‘The Vanishing’
Today, I posted a video examining two psychological thrillers about duality and hidden identities. Two films that brilliantly explore these themes are Jordan Peele’s “Us” and George Sluizer’s “The Vanishing.” Us is an underrated gem and The Vanishing is a classic that Kubrick himself thought was terrifying. Though they’re separated by decades and differ in…
Declutter Your Home and Mind with the Kakeibo Method
Do you have too many things? You have a minimum of two junk drawers jammed with expired coupons, playing cards, legos, and unclassifiable items you can’t toss in the rubbish because it must fit somewhere. If you are like us you have a basket or two with letters, keys, and indecipherable notes that was intended…
Claude and ChatGPT Debate Each other About the Existence of God
I was going to write a blog where I pitted Claude 3.5 vs ChatGPT with a bunch of tasks and see who is more advanced. I still may but rather I thought let the two chatbots go at it, over one of life’s most divisive and least decisive debates – The Existence of God. The…
The Marvel of an Ordinary Life: Embracing Simplicity in Parenting
The Ordinary Revolution in Parenting: Rediscovering the Magic in Everyday Moments In a world obsessed with extraordinary achievements, FOMO, and keeping up with the Joneses, William Martin’s words from “The Parent’s Tao Te Ching” resonate deeply: “Do not ask your children to strive for extraordinary lives. Such striving may seem admirable, but it is the…
RunwayML Gen-3: A Significant Upgrade Over Gen-2?
A couple of weeks ago, I compared RunwayML Gen-2 with Luma AI’s Dream Machine, concluding that Runway had the upper hand. Fast forward to now, and RunwayML has launched Gen-3, touted as a major upgrade. Naturally, I decided to rerun the same prompts to see how Gen-3 measures up. Here’s a breakdown of the key…