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My Struggle with Using AI for Blogging

Updated on February 25, 2026by OldDogZeroTricks
Watercolor of a middle-aged male blogger using AI on computer but somewhat disillusioned with writing style.

We are constantly told that AI is the ultimate shortcut for content creation. But what happens when you actually want your writing to sound like you? Here is a look at the addictive promise of AI, and the glaring “AI tells” to avoid.

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When Nothing Else Works, Put On Music

Updated on March 4, 2026by OldDogZeroTricks
Watercolor of older guy listening to music with headphones and smiling

When overthinking kicks in and your mood drops, you’ve probably tried scrolling, snacking, or analyzing your way out of it. Here’s my simple reminder to just turn up some music. I’ve added a current Spotify playlist, too.

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How Pain Prepares You to Help Others

Updated on February 11, 2026by OldDogZeroTricks
Two older people sitting together in supportive conversation and holding a hand

You don’t need a degree to help someone through grief. You just need to have survived it yourself. Why your struggles are actually your best qualification for connecting with others.

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What’s Your Quality Time These Days?

Updated on December 23, 2025by OldDogZeroTricks
Watercolor of quiet 7-Eleven at dawn

Quality time means different things to us at different ages. This is what quality time looks like in my 50s and how it’s changed from my younger years. Solitude has …

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Why We Keep Chasing What Doesn’t Fit

Updated on February 9, 2026by OldDogZeroTricks
Watercolor of a Golden Retriever looking up a tree at something out of reach.

Have you ever caught yourself working toward a job, a goal, or a relationship that feels off? I’ve spent years watching myself chasing the wrong things just because I thought I “should.” Here is what I’m learning about why we do this.

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I Secretly Want a Makeover

Updated on December 23, 2025by OldDogZeroTricks
Watercolor of respectable older guy getting hair styled in barber shop.

The Quiet Longing for Renewal They say you can’t teach an old dog new tricks, but what about a fresh coat? Nearing my late 50s, I’ve been mulling over something …

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I Switched To a Cheap Phone and Have Zero Regrets

Updated on February 7, 2026by OldDogZeroTricks
Watercolor of older guy using simple smartphone and smiling

After years of chasing $800 smartphones that promised the world, I bought the cheapest phone I could find and haven’t looked back. This isn’t about minimalism or some grand philosophy. …

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Five Basics I Keep Forgetting: What Actually Keeps Me Steady

Updated on December 24, 2025by OldDogZeroTricks
Watercolor of a healthy middle-aged guy relaxing on couch. Keeping steady with healthy food, time to relax, and listening to music.

The Simple Things That Aren’t So Simple There are five things that keep this old dog functioning well, though I wouldn’t call myself an expert on any of them. I …

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Late Bites and Action Flicks: Wisdom from Unexpected Places

Updated on December 23, 2025by OldDogZeroTricks
An apple and glass of water in the kitchen at night.

The Wisdom of Closing the Kitchen Early They say a healthy body keeps the mind sharp. At 57, I can’t complain—other than my looks changing (hair’s thinning, eyes could use …

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