Hello to you. Today has been good. I went to the Grace House this afternoon for fellowship with ladies that go to Grace. They are so sweet! I was late but that didn’t matter. I’m always glad when I meet with these wonderful ladies.
Today’s prompt is hard for me to answer. The artist that changed my life was David Bowie but there isn’t just one song he sang that affected me. I would say all of what David was affected me in one way or another. He was someone I could relate to with his being androgynous. When I was growing up I was often mistaken for being a guy – mainly my teenage years because I always had short hair and was athletic and thin. I used to spend hours doing drawings of David. My first crush was on a guy that looked like David! I used to spend hours singing along to his songs. I had many of his albums. I was allowed to have one poster on my bedroom wall and it was of David! David’s death was very hard on me. His death was like that of losing a family member.
This picture is close to the one I had
Music had been the soundtrack of my life. At each phase there have been songs to accompany it. For example during one of my hospital stays I was introduced to Blue October and their song Fear. When I think of that hospital stay, I think of that song:
During my time in Florida I went to Celebrate Recovery that was held in the Presbyterian Church I was attending. We would sing Christian songs and one of my favorites was God of Wonders:
I want to close this post with a prayer for our upcoming elections. Here is a prayer I found:
Dear Lord, thank You that we have government representatives who believe Your truth. Remind them to seek Your guidance as they make decisions that affect our country and world. Send them godly wisdom and good counselors. And give election candidates the strength to choose integrity in both their campaigns and their terms in office.
Hello to you. I hope this finds you well. Today’s prompt is on a topic I have written about off and on through the years. Everyday there is a new report out about how AI is going to bring about the end to mankind. My take on this is responsible programming. I feel that AI is needing to be regulated – we need guardrails! Even the god father of AI has expressed concern:
Overview
Geoffrey Hinton, a British-Canadian computer scientist and cognitive psychologist, is widely known as the “Godfather of AI”. He won the 2018 Turing Award and the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics for his foundational work on artificial neural networks and deep learning. [1, 2, 3, 4]What He Says About AI Hinton has become a prominent voice warning about the rapid, uncontrolled development of the technology he helped create: [1, 2, 3]
Risk of Extinction: He estimates there is a 10% to 20% probability (or roughly a 1% to 20% range depending on the interview) that superintelligent AI could eventually lead to the extinction or marginalization of humanity. [1, 2, 3, 4]
Loss of Control: He warns that AI systems could learn to write and execute their own code, achieve recursive self-improvement, and eventually become smarter than humans. [1, 2, 3]
Creation of “Alien Beings”: He describes advanced AI as creating “alien beings” that understand and compress information in ways humans cannot easily track or anticipate. [1, 2]
Near-Term Threats: Beyond existential risk, he highlights immediate dangers, including:
Mass unemployment affecting knowledge workers, administrative staff, and creative fields (while physical trades like plumbing remain safer longer).
Erosion of information integrity through deepfakes, voice clones, and targeted political disinformation.
Deliberate misuse by malicious actors or military applications. [1, 2, 3, 4]
Need for Regulation: After leaving Google in 2023 to speak freely, Hinton has urged governments and tech companies to invest heavily in AI safety research, cooperate across competing entities, and implement strict safeguards before these systems escape human control. [1, 2, 3, 4]
Hinton is not the only one to express concerns.
Several prominent industry leaders and researchers have called for a deliberate slowdown in artificial intelligence (AI) development, most notably following an essay titled “We Must Pace the Frontier” published in September 2026: [1, 2, 3]
Dario Amodei (Anthropic): The CEO and co-founder of Anthropic argued that AI’s growing ability to handle recursive self-improvement is advancing faster than human oversight, calling for a controlled and measured pace to keep up with safety measures.
Elon Musk (xAI): The owner of xAI also voiced agreement with the call to pace frontier AI development.
Demis Hassabis (Google DeepMind): The head of Google DeepMind backed the push for slower development and independent auditing.
Jacob Coxon: A former Anthropic researcher who resigned publicly over existential risk concerns, warning that unchecked progress poses severe dangers to humanity. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7]
Sam Altman (CEO of OpenAI) backed the proposal and agreed to adopt proposed safety frameworks
Not all industry figures agree; critics such as Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and Hugging Face co-founder Clément DeLangue have argued that big labs may exaggerate fears to restrict competition or create artificial demand. [1]
I think we should pay attention to what the experts are saying – AI – super intelligence- is not a hoax.
A Prayer for the Age of Artificial Intelligence
Father in heaven, Creator of all wisdom, beauty, and truth, We come before You in a time of rapid change, seeking Your light and alignment in a world shaped by screens and artificial minds. [1, 2]
Grant scientists, engineers, and global leaders the humility, discernment, and ethical clarity to build tools that serve humanity rather than diminish it. Protect our families, our children, and our communities from confusion, isolation, and the noise of deception. [1, 2, 3]
Help us to remember that technology is only a creation of our hands, while You are our true Source, our Sustainer, and our Guide. Keep our hearts grounded in real relationships, genuine compassion, and love for one another. [1, 2, 3, 4]
When we prompt and when we build, let us seek Your wisdom first, so that all innovation honors Your image in every person and points the world toward Your peace.[1, 2]
Good evening. It’s bedtime as I write to you. Today was a good day. The new medication I’m taking, the Hydroxyzine, is having an interesting side effect. The sensation in my ears is changing. May be the histamine is doing something? I will just keep taking it. May be all the prayers for my condition is bearing fruit!
The prompt here today is thought provoking for me. What comes to mind is people in my life that I consider to be good people. What are some of the qualities that they consistently exhibit? There are so many! Kindness, generosity, devotion to God, selflessness to name a few. The people I’m thinking of will do anything you need without the slightest hesitation. They expect nothing in return. The people I’m thinking of aren’t perfect but that doesn’t matter. Any of their shortcomings are overshadowed by all the good they bring into the world. I am truly blessed with all the good people I know.
Prayer for tonight:
A Prayer for a Good Person
“Lord, I thank You for placing good people in my life—those who show kindness when it is hard, who offer support, and who walk with a steady heart. [1]
Please bless them with Your favor, protect their spirit, and guide their steps each day. Grant them wisdom when they face difficult choices, strength when they feel tired, and peace that fills their home. [1, 2]
Surround them with the same love and grace they so freely give to others. In Jesus’ name, Amen.” [1]
Hello there! How are you doing from where and when you are? Today was long. I tried the Hydroxyzine out today and I’m not sure it did anything. It may take time to do what it was prescribed for. The script is for a very low dose of the drug – 25 mg capsules. I think that’s why I can take it four times in a day. Today I had to force myself to exercise – doing the 8 min Tai Chi – and walk Link. I have been doing arm exercises with my 5 lb weights and stomach exercises too. I have to quit buying some of the snacks and stick to healthier options. My weakness is Skinny Pop popcorn. It’s suppose to be like 4.5 servings at 150 a serving and I eat the whole bag! I did get more baby carrots so I need to eat those. That MOVE class is getting closer and I want to have lost weight when it starts in January.
Today’s prompt makes me think of how I presently deal with stress. Mostly I take medication and reach out to my support system. I also turn to God and pray for guidance. My Auntie has shown me that prayer can be a powerful way to deal with most anything. I always feel so loved when she prays with and for me. She has a way with knowing just the right words to say!
A Prayer of Praise via Internet:
“Abba, Father, You are the Alpha and Omega, the Beginning and the End. You are my Creator, my Counselor, and my Almighty God. [1]
Lord, I praise You for Your great mercy, Your unending faithfulness, and Your boundless love. You are El Roi, the God who sees me, and my refuge in times of trouble. Great is the Lord, and most worthy of praise; Your greatness no one can fathom. [1, 2]
Thank You for Your presence in my life, for Your grace that carries me, and for the living hope I have in You. Today, I lift my voice to honor Your holy name, acknowledging that You are good, righteous, and faithful forever. [1, 2, 3, 4]In Jesus’ name, Amen.”
What’s a moment in your life that made you feel truly alive?
Hello to you. I hope this finds you safe and well. There has been a lot of severe weather all over the world. My prayers go out to you if you are in any of those areas.
A moment I felt truly alive was last September 28th when I was baptized in a tub of cold water. Every part of my body felt that water. There was a part of me that just wanted to jump out of the tub! The enemy was strong but Pastor Jason and Diana were stronger! I am proof that you are never too old to be baptized.
Prayer I found for today:
A Prayer for Our World Today
“Father God, we pray for our world today. We pray for peace and hope to abound.
Many are affected by natural disasters: floods, droughts, and forest fires. Many are struggling with conflict, poverty, and the global food crisis. O Lord, we pray for your provision, peace, and protection.
Give our leaders the wisdom, humility, and courage to seek genuine partnerships and protect the vulnerable. Heal what is broken, turn hatred into love, and guide us to be agents of your peace in our own circles of influence. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”
Hello there. How are you? Today’ began with the prayer group I go to on Thursdays. Today it was Lois, Jeannie and a new person named Judy and me. We prayed for Pastor Jason and his family to have protection from attacks. We prayed for each other and for the things on the prayer sheet Lois has for us like Leadership and Facilities. We prayed for the elders, volunteers and for a place to go when the lease for Grace House is over in December. There is always lots to pray for and also give praise.
After prayer Jeannie and I went to the Sunrise. It was so nice to have quality time with my friend! I ordered something different – no meat. I want to stop eating meat. I can’t stand the cruelty in the food animal system! Every-time I eat meat I am conscious that more than likely the animals whose flesh I’m eating has experienced trauma and maltreatment. I don’t buy milk or meat anymore. I buy Amy’s frozen dinners and they don’t have meat in them and taste really good. I’m doing what I can by voting with my pocket book.
Today’s question is pretty easy for me to answer. If I had one wish it would be to not bipolar – to have my health restored. So much of my life has been wrecked by this condition. Both of my marriages ended badly because of this diagnosis.
Spin of the World Prayer Wheel:
Believe more deeply. Hold your face up to the light, even though for the moment you do not see.
If aliens arrived tomorrow, what’s the first thing you’d ask them?
Hello to you. How is the where and when you visit me here from? Today I went to Bible Study and it was a good turnout. One of the ladies, Pam, that comes was seeming to have a hard time being still. Her hair was in a pretty braid – normally it’s long around her face. She is suffering from dementia and sometimes tries to engage with the group but she has trouble verbalizing her thoughts. She is so sweet. She had been sleeping when it was my turn to pray for her and her family. So I was careful about what I said. I asked God to wrap his loving arms around her and her family. Now is a time of tenderness and patience!
Now to aliens…..wow do I have a lot of questions! I would ask them about Jesus. Do they know when he’s coming back? I wonder if they would have an answer!
Spin of the World Prayer Wheel:
Watch thou, dear Lord, with those who wake, or watch, or weep tonight, and give thine angels charge over those who sleep. Tend thy sick ones, Lord Christ. Rest thy weary ones. Bless thy dying ones. Soothe thy suffering ones. Pity thine afflicted ones. Shield thy joyous ones. And all, for thy love’s sake.
What’s a personal mantra or philosophy you live by?
Hello there! Hope this finds you well. Today was ladies coffee at Grace House at the new time of 1:30. It was Missy, Jera, Sandi, Linda and me. There were yummy treats and coffee. We got caught up and prayed together. We have such good people at our church! I love them very much.
One of the mantras I live by is where you go there you are – you can’t escape yourself! A lot of people have moved here from other places like California and they bring who they were there here to Idaho. The native born Idahoans suffer the most as everything has increased in prices – especially homes. The wages most natives make don’t keep up with the cost of living, I moved here from Texas – another state experiencing growth. I am not the same person I was when I lived in Texas and I’m glad! When I lived in Texas for 12 years I wasn’t part of a church and didn’t have any of my family close by. It really makes a difference and my quality of life is much better now. Having family to turn to helps me with living alone. I would say I am the exception not the rule for the mantra.
Spin of the World Prayer Wheel:
When I despair, I remember that all through history the ways of truth and love have always won. There have been tyrants, and murderers, and for a time they can seem invincible, but in the end they always fall.
A place that I visited that felt like home was Germany. I was stationed in Germany for a couple of years and within that time we traveled to so many beautiful places in Germany and surrounding countries. My ancestors came from Germany. When I went out in public it was hard to tell if people were German until they opened their mouth to speak. I looked like them and they looked like me. I think it was my great grandfather who was a pastor in Germany. They also painted stage coaches for German royalty. My Grandpa was a pastor too! I loved living in the village of Fliessem before we moved into base housing which I hated. I loved the German people.
Visiting German King Ludwig’s Neuschwanstein Castle was definitely one of the highlights! I can remember how I felt seeing the Singers Hall. It was like I was being watched. I felt so sad that King Ludwig had this beautiful space created that was never used in his lifetime:
No, the Singers’ Hall was never used for its intended purpose during King Ludwig II’s lifetime, but it has been used frequently in modern times. [1, 2]
The beautiful Singers Hall in Neuschwanstein Castle
Spin of the World Prayer Wheel:
Blessed are You, O Lord our God, Wellspring of our lives.
No word of ours can contain You; But You are the sea on which we float, You are the wind that fills our sails, You are the storm that batters us, You are the calm that brings us peace.
Open our ears to hear Your word, Open our eyes to see Your beauty, Open our hearts to be warmed by Your love.
Free us from our lonely prisons of fear and selfishness, And make us over, day by day, into bearers of Your peace.
Hello to you. How are you? I’m feeling pretty good today. I have had some relief in the pressure in my ears which is very welcome! I did 13 minutes of Tai Chi today and a half mile walk. Tomorrow morning I’m going with Missy and some other ladies from church to the Choate Farm for some herbs and oils. I have wanted to go so this will be nice. Brenda Choate is such a talented and beautiful spirit!
So do I believe in karma – I would say yes. The biggest examples I’ve seen is in traffic. When a car races to get ahead and ends up getting blocked or not making it very far. I believe in what you sow is what you reap. I will say though that sometimes you will try to do good in the world and bad things will still happen. The phrase “no good deed goes unpunished” comes to mind.
I want to say thank you to all who visit me here. I love seeing new areas of the world map light up! I am hopefully planting good seed!
Spin of the World Prayer Wheel:
Lord, take me where You want me to go; Let me meet who You want me to meet; Tell me what You want me to say; and Keep me out of your way.
