I twisted my leg somehow at the desk last night. I’m hobbling around the “Barn Suite” today as a result. So much for going out and getting drunk in the wild nightlife of Courtenay for me!!!
The chickens really destroyed that bale of straw I picked up the other day. Threw it all over the place looking for worms and such… Empress got up and stayed and scanned her world! (see photo to the right).
My wife is sneezing non-stop and her nose started running… Oh oh… Is she getting sick again? The rest of us seem fine…so far!
Bobby is not feeling well either. He played with Ethan online most of the day. Ethan gifted him Gorilla Tag for the desktop. He airlinked from the headset to it!
There is a driving app that you can download and take the test. Katie passed it on her second try this afternoon. She got 96% on a later try…only one question wrong.
Katie is going over to Jax’s place for VMUN Prep (Vancouver Model United Nations) Prep tomorrow.
There was a lot of fireworks down the road this evening! Happy New Year!
I asked ChatGPT what were the top 3 stories of 2025 and the top 3 biggest predictions of 2026. It said:
🌍 Top 3 Defining Stories of 2025
- AI Shifted From Tool to Co-Worker
AI became a daily thinking partner for millions, changing how people plan, create, work, and reflect. - Quiet Economic Bifurcation
The gap widened between those who adapted and stabilized and those who felt increasingly stuck, despite overall economic stability. - Mental Health & Meaning Reckoning
People questioned hustle, belief-only thinking, and burnout, and began redefining success, purpose, and livability.
🔮 Top 3 Biggest Predictions for 2026
- AI Becomes Invisible Infrastructure
AI fades into the background as a standard utility; advantage comes from knowing how to think and work with it. - Personal Systems Replace Motivation
Consistent systems and routines outperform willpower, leading to calmer, more sustainable progress. - Relationships Become More Selective
Fewer but deeper connections are prioritized; emotional safety and alignment matter more than abundance or excitement.