Browser-Based AI Chat
There are two tools that make it easier to use AI chat in a browser for everyday questions; one is from Google and the other Microsoft, so there is a lot of money behind both.
Elevenlabs
ElevenLabs is a powerful AI text-to-speech tool that can generate high-quality audio from text. It offers a wide range of voices to choose from, and you can even upload your own voice to create a custom voice.
Promptbot
PromptBot uses AI to help you generate strong prompts for AI sites, especially for artwork. The difference between generating an "OK" art piece and one that is jaw-dropping is the prompt.
Reflections on Retirement
Retirement is a time to slow down, take a breath, and reflect on a life well-lived. Whether you spent your career completing corporate chores (that's a lot of c's) or pursued a personal passion for profit (that's a lot of p's), retirement is a chance to focus on what really matters in life: family, friends, and fulfillment (oh no, now it's f's).
The Parachute
I lived in a house on Yerby Street when I was growing up. My brother and I shared a small bedroom in the back of that house and had many adventures. One I can clearly remember was “the parachute.”
Quillbot
You can paste text to the Quillbot website and change it in various ways, and I regularly use it to change the voice of a piece I am writing. There is a free version with limited, practical options and a premium version with full access to all their tools.
Clipdrop
Clipdrop applies AI tools to pictures. You can provide a text prompt and generate four high-resolution images that you can download and use in your personal projects at no cost. A "Pro" version removes all imaging restrictions and is faster.
Grey Hair -- Don't Care
After you retire, you're free from the shackles of the work-a-day grind, and it’s time to determine what to do with all your newfound leisure time. You can see the world, pick up a new hobby, or study a foreign language; the possibilities are endless.
WriteSonic
This site has dozens of writing tools for tasks like blogs, ads, and social media. There is a free version with 10,000 words per month, a "long-form" option with anywhere from 60 thousand to 10 million words per month, and an option for teams. This site is my "go to" for all writing tasks.
My Weight Loss Journey
Back on January 27, 2022, I was tipping the scales at around 270 pounds. Nowadays, I am rocking a more svelte 180 pounds. Because I look so much skinnier than I used to, old friends ask me if I'm OK, since they're not sure if I'm wasting away from some mystery illness. But fear not, my dear chums! I didn't get sick, I got fit.
Welcome!
Welcome to "70 Candles: Reflections from the Seventh Decade" - a collection of random thoughts, witty observations, and timeless wisdom from someone who has lived through enough adventures to fill several lifetimes.