The Gift of Life

The Gift of Life

Recently I experienced the death of an 89-year-old friend. He was a truly remarkable person as was made apparent in the eulogies given by his family members and friends at his service. He left behind a beautiful legacy. Reflecting on his impact and the way he quietly...
Understanding Quarter Life Crisis

Understanding Quarter Life Crisis

Sometimes, young adults in their mid-20s to early 30s are known to have “quarter-life crises,” which are marked by feelings of uncertainty, anxiety, and discontentment about a variety of elements of life, including relationships, careers, and personal identities. The...
The Joy of Learning: Using AI as a Teacher

The Joy of Learning: Using AI as a Teacher

For me, one of my greatest joys is learning, a trait inherited from my grandmother’s boundless curiosity. She instilled in me the habit of questioning why, how, who, what, and when. You can imagine my excitement when I discovered how AI could serve as a teacher. It...
Mistakes & Learning

Mistakes & Learning

Have you ever made a mistake? What did you learn? Yes, making mistakes is one way to learn.  I am in the process of learning Spanish using the Duolingo application. This gamified app makes learning a language fun and addictive by using the same tools as video games to...