In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, generative AI has been weaponized to spread false images. From suspiciously flawless rescue scenes to fabricated photos of political figures, the technology is amplifying misinformation. Spotting these fakes is crucial as AI blurs the line between reality and deception, fueling division and confusion.
The Moral and Legal Failures of the Death Penalty
Five states executed prisoners last week, including the 1600th person since 1976. While the crimes were horrific, the question remains: should society decide who deserves to die? With wrongful convictions, uneven sentencing, and flawed science, the death penalty raises serious concerns about fairness, morality, and the risk of killing innocent people.
Thirty Years Ago
My dad died thirty years ago today.
Football Frustrations, Fiction Progress, and the Quotation Mark Dilemma
This week, I’m juggling grandkid privacy, writing challenges, and football frustrations. Plus, why are we calling them “speech marks”? Michigan’s season already looks shaky.
Stromboli Success and Football Woes
This week’s post dives into the distances between various homes—from birth to the present—and explores a new recipe experiment: Italian Stromboli. On the sports front, there’s a reflection on football games, with Michigan facing challenges. Writing updates include progress on “Ghost,” and a discussion about POV choices for another project.