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I'm not a coder (programmer for old timey folks), nor am I an expert.  I'm just an end-user fascinated by artificial intelligence.   I've been experimenting with different AIs for months now.  I tried Vidofy yesterday and produced this reel.  I entered the following text:        A Quirky Christmas, a picture book.         It is easy to like people who are, act and behave just like we do.    It is harder to like people who behave differently and who we see as being selfish.    A real friend is someone who accepts the way you are.   A real friend helps you when you are in need.    A real friend accepts that there are some days you may be grumpy and selfish.   A real friend sees the good that lies within you.                  In this story, Quirky shows the meaning of friendship.    Quirky demonstrates kindness and understa...

My fax machine was donated to charity 16 years ago.   Recently I needed to send a fax.  I  tried six different "free" fax applications.  Every single one of them lied through their teeth about free faxing.  Several waited until you input what you wanted to do and then, oops, you need to pay for this.  Some used the old record club ploy of Give us your credit card and you can quit at any time.   Then they make you jump through their hoops to get out of it.    CocoFax is actually FREE for sending up to ten pages. If you want to receive faxes, they charge you.   BUT if you just need to send a page or two their service is FREE.    CocaFax.com Works for FREE This is not a paid promotion, the only benefit I received was the free fax I sent.  If reviewing a product, it may have been received free of charge. That will NEVER have a bearing on my recommendations. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purch...

Purchase Links: Alden and the Trash Truck A Parent's Struggle: Helping Children Understand Alcoholism A Lab Of A Different Color A Quirky Christmas The Mighty Pranksters of Bright Lives Academy Dizzy's Diary The Puppy Mill Escape Hardy Belch and The Gold Train If reviewing a product, it may have been received free of charge. That will NEVER have a bearing on my recommendations. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases if you click on a purchasing link below.#CommissionsEarned

Purchase Link If reviewing a product, it may have been received free of charge. That will NEVER have a bearing on my recommendations. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases if you click on a purchasing link below.#CommissionsEarned

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Links are Active Oct.3-7,2023 Alden and the Trash Truck Dizzy’s Diary The Mighty Pranksters of Bright Lives Academy A Parent’s Struggle: Helping Kids Understand Alcoholism This book may have been received free of charge from a publisher or a publicist. That will NEVER have a bearing on my recommendations. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases if you click on a purchasing link below.#CommissionsEarned

As you may have noticed, I often promote my own books here, not just those I’ve read.   August is Psoriasis Awareness Month.  My book addressing this issue is Joey’s Psoriasis.  The impetus for writing this book was provided by my dermatologist.   As I was going through an examination she informed me that 50% of the kids diagnosed with psoriasis are also diagnosed with depression.   Knowing I am an author of children’s books, she flat-out told me I needed to write a book on psoriasis.   After researching and writing, she approved what I had written.  The result is Joey’s Psoriasis. August is the month many kids return to school.  My book illustrates how demoralizing it can be to a child when they are ostracized due to a medical condition.  It points out that psoriasis is NOT contagious.  I hope that I can get that message out to as many kids as possible before they head back to school. To facilitate th...

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ALDEN AND THE TRASH TRUCK Toddlers are often fascinated by vehicles.  Trucks and construction equipment are always popular gifts.   This story focuses on a little boy’s fascination with Gladys, a trash truck, and Mike its driver.   There is no overt message or moral.   It just celebrates the passion of children and their innate goodness. Alden loves trucks but his favorite truck is Gladys.   Gladys and her driver, Mike, collect trash.    Alden becomes Mike’s hero when Alden jumps into action and demonstrates remarkably mature responsibility when faced with a crisis. BUY AT AMAZON

  Who Am I and Why Do You Hate Me? © I’m fourteen years old, and I’m not sure who I am but I’ve felt your hate. I love cars and motors and my favorite color is pink. Is that why you hate me? My hair is long and has streaks of red, gold, and green in it. Is that why you hate me? My Dad is Jewish. Is that why you hate me? My Mom is Christian. Is that why you hate me? I like boys but have never kissed one. Is that why you hate me? I like girls but I have never kissed one. Is that why you hate me? I’m not sure about gender orientation. Is that why you hate me? My brother came back from overseas with a Muslim bride. Is that why you hate me? I love my cousin and he loves me and he loves guns. Is that why you hate me? My Dad’s brother and his wife voted for Biden. Is that why you hate me? My Mother’s sister and her husband voted for Trump. Is that why you hate me? Puppies and kittens make me tear up. Is that why you hate me? I enjoy ka...