
Today is the beginning of Advent, a time of expectancy, of imaginatively wondering possibilities and hoping them into view. And in seven days, I will begin wandering on a long road trip to the Northeast to celebrate my mentor and dear friend’s 90th birthday and to hug Christmas with my beloved friend, both of whom are mutually adopted family after decades of friendship. Sure, I’m not the brightest colored bulb in the box by choosing to do this particular road trip in winter, but alas, time is moving too quickly these days for me to wait on weather that may or may not happen. It’s been strange enough as it is and extremely unpredictable, as if the Earth is experiencing some sort of psychological trauma due to humanity’s growing abuse. But I am digressing. Anyway, it’s a holiday-type roadtrip, even if a “Planes, Trains, and Automobiles” weather situation or “Christmas Vacation” craziness. Hey, I’m open for the adventure. (Well maybe not too much adventure.)
Yes, a winter road trip to blow the leaves off my brain, to warm my heart with chosen family, and to birth a naked perspective on life. Last Christmas, bells clanged instead of chimed and holiday songs fell flatly upon my ears. It felt sad to me, as if the magic and wonder of the season was losing what made it most significant. The narrative and its meaning. There’s a reason why that ancient story of Jesus has been told for nearly two millennia among humankind, and it hasn’t been and is not always due to fear. And though there is still a chance that I might not feel Christmas again this holiday season, I have decided to choose to force my perspective toward love this year. After half of a century, I am throwing my hands up in the air in surrender and just going to love the hell out of everyone.
> So, in regards to this winter road trip, I knew that in order to get to see people along my route and attend certain holiday events, I had to be in certain places along the route at certain times. Therefore, ChatGPT. And wow, it planned the whole thing for me. It did require a lengthy conversation to get all the details exactly right, but once it was finalized, I was able to make the reservations and get prepared. This really is a technological marvel. Let’s see how many years it takes before humanity starts using it to destroy each other. On the road trip, I'll keep you posted along the way! Stay tuned to see how it goes!<
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