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Been There, Done That – AI: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

April 24, 2025
What happens when I ask ChatGPT to describe The Studebaker Dude? It's the first time AI ever made me blush.
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Been There, Done That: More Jigsaw Puzzles

April 17, 2025
Along with old age comes the expectation of doing jigsaw puzzles. They can be quite addictive, and we have been catching up on many puzzles we have been gifted with.

Been There, Done That: Spring Forward

April 11, 2025
It is time to rid the flowerbeds of weeds and plant new stuff that will make our Oklahoma homestead a beautiful sight for our great neighbors.

Been There, Done That: Mars Attacks!

April 3, 2025
In the 1950s, Topps Chewing Gum, Inc. took trading cards in a new direction with a collection of 54 illustrated cards about Earth being attacked by aliens from Mars. And I had them all!

Been There, Done That: Silly or Snot Funny?

March 27, 2025
I’ve always thought people with no sense of humor were boring, and the more they looked at me with contempt, the more I wanted to press the boundary of silly versus not funny.

Been There, Done That: Elvis on Velvet

March 19, 2025
I was just a toddler when Elvis hit the big time. I never considered myself an Elvis super-fan, but I found it amusing to make family and friends think I was.

Been There, Done That: Spam

March 13, 2025
Back in the 90s, we watched a lot of Monty Python on TV. There were three skits that were particular favorites" "The Dead Parrot," "The Argument," and of course, "The Spam Skit."

Been There, Done That: Fashion Tips for Boomers

March 6, 2025
I wear my "Boomer" status with pride and find it amusing that a generation who thinks it's alright to wear your pants below your underwear wants to give me advice on how to dress properly.

Been There, Done: That Four Years Ago This Week

February 27, 2025
Four years ago, we picked up and moved our entire life from Dixon, California to Sapulpa, Oklahoma. Facebook memories remind me of what an adventure that was.

Been There, Done That: Dangerously Cold

February 20, 2025
Because we are relatively newcomers to the Oklahoma weather scene, we knew we did the right thing when we saw big lines for the cashiers at our local Reasor’s market.
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