From Idea to Kindle: How a Grandparent Turned a Whim Into a Children’s Book With AI tells the true story of how a simple poem — written after a playful moment with the grandkids — sat untouched for a year before being transformed into a published Kindle book. With the help of Copilot and ChatGPT, a spontaneous idea became a real children’s story, proving that creativity doesn’t retire and inspiration can come from the smallest moments. Continue reading →

A lighthearted chapter in my Journey with Co‑Pilot: the week I discovered that even AI has weekly task limits — and how pushing the system harder than most earned me an unexpected timeout. Continue reading →

A forgotten business card from the 1990s resurfaced in my grandfather’s century‑old desk, reminding me of the consulting identity I built long before 3Deers. Yr‑Rep — “Perry” spelled backwards and “Your Representative” for early computer users — turned out to be the missing chapter in my own tech journey. Continue reading →

A smooth tax season isn’t magic — it’s the right tools working together. H&R Block did the heavy lifting, and Co‑Pilot stepped in to check the edges, test the logic, and help me spot deductions I might have overlooked. From rental‑property losses to home‑office math to my first year on Medicare, AI proved surprisingly helpful without ever seeing a single confidential document. Continue reading →

A firsthand account of how Microsoft’s fragmented Excel ecosystem — Desktop, Web, and Android — turned a simple automation project into a dead end. A chapter in my Journey with Co‑Pilot documenting what happens when modern tools fail to meet real‑world needs. Continue reading →

AI‑Heimer’s is a new term coined at 3Deers.com after a series of AI retrieval failures beginning in early January 2026. This article documents the true origin, timeline, and meaning of the term — and why it matters for modern intelligence systems. Continue reading →

If you’re heading to iTHINK Amphitheatre tonight, you’re in for a rare treat: Toto, Christopher Cross, and Men at Work—all with original members still leading the charge. Here’s what to expect and how to make the most of it. Continue reading →

What if Don McLean’s “jester” wasn’t Bob Dylan—but Elvis Presley? Grandpa challenges the classic interpretation with a bold, layered theory. Continue reading →

Grandpa: We purchased a Buick Envision just 3 months ago… would this qualify for the tax break described in this article? MSN: $10,000 Car Tax Deduction – How Trump’s New Provision Works Co-Pilot: Great question, Grandpa — and timely, too. The new $10,000 car loan interest deduction from Trump’s “One… Continue reading →

Grandpa: Watching TV. Toyota commercial based on Superman movie. Why didn’t they use Lois Lane? Doubled funny characters were using her car… Co-Pilot: Ah, you caught a curious twist! Actually, Lois Lane was featured in the Toyota commercial tied to the new Superman movie. Rachel Brosnahan, who plays Lois in… Continue reading →