Belonging
Belonging, oh belongingWhat a precious thing you areTo feel at home, to feel at easeTo know you’re not too far From those who know and love youFrom those who share your heartFrom those who know your storyAnd have been with…
Rhymes for a Cause: The Fight Against Gun Violence Through Poetry
In halls where whispers echo loud, A deafening silence fills the crowd. Lawmakers sit, their voices stilled, While blood of innocents is spilled. A mother’s tears, a father’s screams, Yet nothing ripples peaceful dreams. The vote postponed, the topic changed,…
How Creative Commons Licensing Can Help Build Your Brand and Reputation
Creative Commons licensing is an excellent way to share your creations with others while still retaining control over how they are used. There are many benefits to using Creative Commons licensing, some of which we’ll explore in this article. First…
Creating a Better World with Compassion, Caring, and Empathy
Compassion, caring, and empathy are important qualities that can lead to success in every aspect of life. When you show understanding and kindness towards others, you create a positive environment that encourages people to feel good about themselves and the…
From Windows to Linux: My Experience Helping a Friend Switch to Linux Mint
Yesterday I helped a friend restore two laptops to good working order using Linux Mint 21.1. My daily driver is Pop!_OS but my friend is new to Linux and I thought Linux Mint with a Cinnamon desktop would be a…
Gun Violence: A Call to Action
I asked ChatGPT to write a poem addressing gun violence in the United States. I could not have said it better! Guns are not toys, but tools of death Too often used to take a last breath We hear the…
The Celebration of America Through Song: A Reflection on Super Bowl 57
Super Bowl 57 provided a number of poignant moments. For the first time in the one-hundred-three year history of the National Football League the two opposing quarterbacks in the championship game were African-American athletes. Prelude to this historic match-up were…
Being Woke: A Path to Justice, Love and Equality
I asked ChatGPT to write a poem about being “Woke.” It came out better than I expected. It’s another reason to like this new AI technology and the perfect response to those who would discourage others from caring deeply…
The Ethical Implications of AI in Education
As the use of technology in education increases, so do the questions of ethics and fairness. ChatGPT and other AI technologies, while potentially useful in providing students with more answers to tests and writing essays, can also be seen as…
The Evolution of Data Analysis: From Calculators to ChatGPT.
I was a sophomore at Clemson University in 1977 and was taking a course in probability and statistics. We learned the basics of statistical inference and we used our Texas Instrument calculators to compute means, medians, t-scores and more in…