I recently discovered what AI could do with pictures, to simulate what I looked like last year before the latest bout of illness took place. Here’s what I do. I plug a picture of me at my worst to be fair. Okay, brace yourselves! This is me after an outpatient procedure, trying to recover at home:
I am haggard and exhausted. But if I pop that picture in with a pic of me in a wheelchair, I can get something that better depicts how I looked when I was almost well and working on the culmination of the Night World series.
Much better! And not only that, but at my whim, I can be an angel:
Angel
Devil
Or anything I can imagine
Sailor Moon meets the Violet Fairy.
What fun! I can also bring my dog Victor back to life. He recently passed away at the age of 14—a ripe old age for a big dog like a Labrador Retriever. We spoiled him to death, except with treats, since we didn’t want too much weight on his hips and legs. But walks, toys, tricks, company, sleeping on Julie’s bed at night; he never lacked for any of them. If I can figure out how to post the video of him back to life, I will. Meanwhile enjoy the photo of him with his little red nose amid his birthday presents.
That’s all for now. I hope I can figure out the video; it’s cute. Thank you so much for reading if you’ve made it this far, and thanks also if you haven’t! And remember, be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a great battle. I love you all, my lovelies!