Just Passed Go 
I know this is a controversial topic, the idea of utilizing A.I. for mental health advice, as there are both risks and rewards. One hears about A.I. advice gone wrong in the news on a regular basis: troubled teens who talk to ChatGPT or other A.I. engines and express their thoughts about suicide, and the … Read more
I was walking down Calle Simon Bolivar, a pedestrian thoroughfare in Mexico City (CDMX), when I noticed this tall puppet-like figure with a crown walking down the street. I didn’t realize this until after I took the photo that this “king” with a crown was walking past Burger King just as I took his picture, … Read more
As I mentioned in my last post, I was walking around my Centro Historico neighborhood in Mexico City after picking up some early morning coffee. Since it was relatively early, a lot of the local storefront businesses weren’t open yet, and therefore had their security gates still down from the night. From what I was … Read more
On my first full morning in Mexico City (my second day in the country), I decided to wander out from my Airbnb in search of some coffee. I found some right down the street, but then decided to wander around a little bit with my hot coffee in hand, checking out the local streets. Technically … Read more
I was at an antiques store in Jim Thorpe, PA, and first noticed these two carved African heads, which I liked. But then the sign behind it caught my attention, and as you can see here, the visible part reads “Slow Thickly.” What the heck is that? A closer look behind the materials below reveals … Read more
On my last visit to Santa Fe, I was driving through a residential neighborhood when I spotted these white abstract sculptures in someone’s front yard. I found them so striking and unusual that I decided to pull over and walk back for a closer look. The street is Old Santa Fe Trail, near the intersection … Read more
I visited Pittsburgh for the first time as a tag-along on a business trip that my girlfriend had for a client meeting. We were staying at the Wyndham Grand Downtown, and had a decent view from a high floor room. I was looking over the area from our room’s picture window when I noticed this … Read more
I understand that an art work that borders on bland, is uncontroversial, and safely abstract might seem like something one would buy if you’re looking for pretty decoration to go over (and match?) your sofa. There’s plenty of people who think this way, which is why big box home goods stores stock this stuff. But … Read more
I was driving through Long Branch, NJ, when I noticed this storefront with a business name that seemed more like a personal message: “Be Fit.” As a Gen X man with a few extra pounds, the idea of being fit has certainly been on my mind–and in my goals–for many years now. As each year … Read more
On a recent visit to The Cloisters and walking around Fort Tyron Park, I noticed this sign along the river walk at the north end of the park. It reads: “… and they lived happily ever after.” Funny thing is, it’s a formally sanctioned sign, as it has a “NYC Parks” logo on the lower … Read more
