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that's exactly what struck me.
Charlie Gilley
“They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.” BF, 1759
Has never been more appropriate.
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Someone is actually using "Bing"?
Steve Naidamast
Sr. Software Engineer
Black Falcon Software, Inc.
blackfalconsoftware@outlook.com
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I'm always bothered by phrases like "I'm sorry you feel that way" from a machine. They actually bothered to choose to program a machine to feign remorse. "I'm sorry..."
I'ts more troubling that there are proabably people, real humans that somehow feel that they' might have hurt the machines feelings wehn they see such a response from a machine.
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I agree. I also hate it when I call into a support place about anything and the person starts with, "I am so sorry..." blah, blah, blah. Just fix the problem please.
Charlie Gilley
“They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.” BF, 1759
Has never been more appropriate.
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Well, with those mandatory updates, Windows is trying to kill itself as a commercial project. Sooner or later it may happen unless they radically change the approach.
—SASergey A Kryukov
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Yep, been saying that since 1995.
Interestingly, I have been spending more time in sewing / quilting centers. My wife is an intense crafter, and has been bitten by the quilting bug. So, walking around some of these high end machines, their HMIs are quite sophisticated. By that I mean they are pretty. No idea if they are usable.
I inquired of two makers what they use in the OS. One replied proprietary, sorry, and the other used Windows. In the next store looking at quilting machines, every HMI was on a touch pad running Windows. Having developed with Windows embedded products for the last 20 years, I was surprised to see basic Windows being used in a machine - but that's probably just my own ignorance.
Charlie Gilley
“They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.” BF, 1759
Has never been more appropriate.
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I have to write a birthday card for a lady who will 94 on Wednesday.
Only problem is I just wrote the condolences card for the loss of her son on Friday ...
Herself is suggesting I treat it as a "normal birthday card" but I figure that's pretty insensitive.
Anyone else had to do this; got any ideas? 
"I have no idea what I did, but I'm taking full credit for it." - ThisOldTony
"Common sense is so rare these days, it should be classified as a super power" - Random T-shirt
AntiTwitter: @DalekDave is now a follower!
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"May God give you all the strength and ability to carry on with your life, towards your ultimate goal. Irrespective of all the happenings in the world around you".
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Amarnath S wrote: carry on with your life, towards your ultimate goal.
What's one's ultimate goal, at the age of 94? Wake up the next morning?
And while I might agree with others that at that age, she's probably seen plenty of heartaches, outliving one of your children still can't be easy no matter what. Focusing on the birthday seems somewhat dismissive to me. She's had 94 of these already.
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I have seen a woman lose her son at her age of 82. And she lived for 5 or 6 more years, without losing her purpose in life. Irrespective of who lives or not around us, each of us has a purpose, a desire to live peacefully for the remaining days, months, years on this earth, continuously enriching ourselves in whatever way we feel fit till the last day.
As someone has said, we are all standing in a queue, to depart from this world. This is a strange queue, where we don't know who is first, who is next. Till our turn comes, we've to be around, and live purposefully. This is what i meant by ultimate goal.
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Amarnath S wrote: Till our turn comes, we've to be around, and live purposefully. This is what i meant by ultimate goal.
True. People have different perspectives in life. I know plenty of people who would not deal very well with losing an offspring.
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At 94 she probably went through a lot of things, you can pick something to talk about.
modified 4-Sep-23 10:33am.
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You are being a guy. As others have said, she's 94 and has seen a lot of stuff. Just wish her a happy birthday and express condolences for her loss - words are up to you.
Here is the secret - those suffering a loss, they know the situation. Have courage and be comforting.... we all appreciate it. Last year buried my mother and sister.... so.
Charlie Gilley
“They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.” BF, 1759
Has never been more appropriate.
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Two different cards.
"Before entering on an understanding, I have meditated for a long time, and have foreseen what might happen. It is not genius which reveals to me suddenly, secretly, what I have to say or to do in a circumstance unexpected by other people; it is reflection, it is meditation." - Napoleon I
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Just a birthday card will be ok.
I assume this lady with a tremendous amount of life experience can handle it pretty good.
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You could make it a bit more low-key than a "cherioo auntie Agatha". Referring to common shared memories, her long and rich life, you respect and love for her.
And then, I might, like yourself, feel the need to add something more, perhaps along the lines of: "despite your recent loss / during these sad days / ..."
"If we don't change direction, we'll end up where we're going"
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You've already expressed your sympathies in the condolence card. I'd suggest a "calming" picture (flowers, a landscape scene etc) and a simple message along the lines of "Thinking of you as always, sending all my love". Less is more, as my wife always says (especially around my birthday...  )
Alternatively there are "general purpose" cards you can buy with a load of checkboxes... tick the "condolence" and "birthday" boxes; maybe tick then partly rub out the "engagement" one for added giggles. Sometimes, just because you're old or going through tough times doesn't mean you've lost your sense of humour.
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below is ChatGBT's suggestion .
Navigating this delicate situation requires a thoughtful and sensitive approach. While it's important to acknowledge the loss of her son, it's also essential to celebrate her 94th birthday in a respectful manner. Here's a suggestion for a birthday card message that strikes a balance:
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Front of the card:
[Choose a cheerful, uplifting image or design for the front of the card, such as a bouquet of flowers or a beautiful sunset.]
Inside the card:
Dear [Lady's Name],
Wishing you a Happy 94th Birthday,
In the midst of life's bittersweet moments, we find the strength to celebrate the joy that each new day brings. Your 94 years of life have been filled with experiences, love, and countless memories, some of which we hold dear in our hearts.
As we celebrate this special day, we also remember your beloved son and the love you shared with him. While he may no longer be with us, the love and memories you both created will forever be a part of your journey. His spirit lives on in the love and strength you continue to show every day.
Today, let us cherish the moments of happiness and reflection. May this birthday be a reminder that life is a beautiful gift, and with each passing year, you inspire us all with your resilience, wisdom, and grace.
Wishing you a day filled with warmth, love, and the comfort of cherished memories.
With heartfelt thoughts and warmest wishes,
[Your Name]
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This message recognizes her son's passing while also celebrating her long life and resilience. It offers comfort and support while acknowledging the importance of marking her birthday in a positive way.
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This seems like a perfect task for ChatGPT.
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#Worldle #589 2/6 (100%)
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https://worldle.teuteuf.fr
"A little time, a little trouble, your better day"
Badfinger
modified 3-Sep-23 15:08pm.
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jmaida...may I ask a small favor?
Please fix your subject line--it's "worldle", or "wordle", not world.
You keep slipping by my RSS feed's filters, and adding "world" as an additional filter seems like the wrong thing to do.
Thanks...?
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I can fix, but no assurance it won't happen again. Easy typo to make. Recommend you filter as well.
"A little time, a little trouble, your better day"
Badfinger
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jmaida wrote: Recommend you filter as well.
"World" is just too much of a common word to include.
Mind you, this is not a life-or-death matter, but...y'know. 
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