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The Play's The Thing...

Our High School play was a comedy based in the Roaring Twenties. I suppose lawyering is like acting. We play a part. In law, we are always seeking to "catch the conscience of a King", aren't we? The quest for truth is sometimes disguised in humor. 

Today Is Problem Avoidance Tuesday.

I'm with Rat. I think I have figured out why I prefer being alone most days, as I age. Let's make it go viral.

Jimmy Stewart In "It's A Wonderful Life".

It's that time of year, when we celebrate the Xmas spirit. Yes, we should do it all year; but it is nice to do it now. The Xmas spirit is one of gratitude and joy. For some it celebrates the coming of a Savior. For others, it is a time of family and friends and giving and receiving. Like many of you, the theme of tragedy, renewal and triumph of the human spirit is an annual rite in which we watch and cry over "It's A Wonderful Life". Jimmy Stewart's real life was marred by PTSD suffered in the War, and the movie served as a vehicle for him to cast out his demons, after which he became perhaps the most celebrated actor of our time. I share a love for him and his movies with Diane. She, however, also is an autograph collector, and has one of the world's finest collection of Stewart memorabilia. Few know that he was a fine poet; although I don't share his rhyming schemes, and write exclusively in free verse myself. This video of his appearance on the Tonight Show, in which he recites his poem about his dog, Beau, is certain to get your tear ducts flowing. I have attached photos of one of his autographs sent to Diane, and a hand-drawn image of his iconic 6 foot 3 inches tall rabbit, Harvey. This authentic drawing has a high monetary value, as these sketches were rare. Of course, their value to Diane is not monetary. This Xmas, let's hope for a season of love, caring and community that lasts well into the new year, and beyond. Love all. 

 

 

 

AI Can Bring Your Relatives Back To Life.

As we grow older, we become more interested in our personal histories. But, many of the images that are stored in paper photo albums were taken with cameras that were primitive, by today's standards. Of course, much of our youthful misadventures are best left to the dustbin of history, anyway. Modern technology has made the improvement of old images easy, and AI tools can make quite a difference. This image of my parents in Korea a couple of years before my birth is a good example. The original is fuzzy, bleached, and impossible to view in detail. With the application of my current imaging software, with AI, the result is stunning. RIP, Mom and Dad. 

See America First - But Ride, Don't Walk.

I suppose walking across America might be good for you; you know, exercise and all that. But, while we share the dream of seeing all of America before we die, I think the RV sounds like a better idea. Why walk, when you can ride.

Starlink - It's Not Your Father's Internet.

Starlink Full US Coverage...Cell Phone Soon. Starlink now provides broadband Internet throughout the U.S. Every new batch of satellites that Elon Musk pushes into the sky makes the service better and more complete. In addition, the promise of cell phone coverage is now coming true, and it won't be long until complete phone and Internet use is available to all Starlink customers.

When I Want To Feel Good, I Watch This Video.

Just Happy To Be Able To Go For A Walk. We all have down times, and unpleasant experiences in life. I talk a lot about choosing to be happy, no matter what is going on in our lives. Lately, I have been struggling with some things, that i will not share. But, I will say that it can be a struggle to find joy and happiness when faced with life's challenges. Then, I came across this video about disabled dogs, and an organization that creates prosthetics for them. I challenge you to watch this video, and not be inspired, uplifted, and happy that there are people like this in the world, and that, despite all, we can find joy. 

John McKay, who coached the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during some dark days, in which they were perennial losers, said something once that I remember every day. It has to do with finding joy and feeling good when you most need it. He was speaking of one of the best football players who ever lived, Lee Roy Selmon, and who was a good man, and a modest emissary for a sport known for its bad actors. The quote? "When I want to feel good, I think about Lee Roy Selmon".

 

RayBan Smart Glasses - Vision And Sound Enhanced.

RayBan SmartGlasses Send Live Video To Social Media. I love my Bose Smartglasses, which give me great sound without something in my ear. The early versions were often compared to classic RayBan styling, and RayBan has now developed Smartglasses with camera in the frame, which can send live video. This would probably be a non-starter for lawyers, however, as most courts prohibit in court use of such devices. For heavy social media users, some of whom send out live video from their phones all the time, these might be just the ticket. If you don't want to be live on the Internet these days, you are probably safer staying indoors.

Was The FutureLawyer In This Cipolla Family Picture, After All?

After running the Cipolla Clan photo through Remini software, I took another look at the photo. If you see the twin sisters in the upper right of the photo, my mom is the one carrying my sister, Barbara, and her twin sister is next to her. I think I may be the boy holding her sister's hand. What do you think? I can't imagine my mom would be there without me. My Dad would have died a couple of years prior. Shelley, what do you think?

Google Search? You Don't Know Google Search.

You Don't Know Google Search. With all the talk of AI and generative AI supplanting the traditional search engines, you would think that Google search, long the best in the business, was getting ready to fall by the wayside. Not so fast, Lone Ranger. Google's engineers are as busy as ever, and you can bet that they are preparing to supercharge the Google search engine with AI abilities. Remember, Google was the first to demo a conversational bot that could make restaurant reservations, and other cool stuff. But, until the Apocalypse is proven to be over hyped, try some of the cooler Google search abilities that you don't know about. You can hum a tune, and Google will recognize it. You can test out some of the secret Easter eggs in the engine. You can combine text and image searches and more. Use your existing tools before you abandon the baby for the bath water. Google on.