Ask Amy: Runner needs to leap over frequent texter
– A Fan
Dear Fan: Lately, I’ve received many queries – some praising and others criticizing – all wondering if I am an AI bot.
I understand that the specter of artificial intelligence covers all bases, and that these comments are sardonic, but it is starting to creep me out. (LOL!)
Dear Amy, I am a 62-year-old man, needing advice regarding my daughter and 11-year-old granddaughter, who live across the country.
Eighteen months ago, I flew out to visit.
My granddaughter wanted a "yes" day where I would take her for a fun-filled day.
We had a fantastic time. I tried to shower her with love and attention.
Feeling a reconnection, with my daughter’s blessing, I purchased her a cellphone so we could stay in touch.
After the trip, I tried to reach out, only to be ghosted by my granddaughter.
I brought this up with my daughter, who cynically informed me that my granddaughter is quite busy and perhaps we could arrange for a monthly Zoom meeting. But I really had visions of talking one-on-one with this child, as I felt a growing bond which I wanted to nurture.
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