shhh! secret to quiet Alexa when your family is sleeping

Jul 12, 2025

Did you know that if you whisper to Alexa she’ll whisper back? It’s a great feature when your family is still sleeping and you want an answer to some dumb question that can’t wait.

This morning, I spoke softly, “Alexa, is it going to rain today?
She whispered back, “Yes, it might rain today. There’s a 50% chance of rain at 7:00 PM.

And then, Hugo flipped out and barked like 10 ninjas just walked in the front door swinging nunchakus and flinging shuriken.

Good morning, family! I am NOT sorry. 😉

Hugo isn't sorry

I think Dr. Jackson was fibbing.

My plastic surgeon told me that I could swim by today but I’m not going to chance it. I still have blood seeping onto my clothes from my shoulder so it doesn’t seem like they’re “sealed” yet to me. I think it’s best if I just watch from the sidelines in the shade until tomorrow… at least tomorrow.

Ben and Coco in the pool
swimming today


Now you know: On January 19, 1977, it snowed in Miami, Florida. That was the first time Miami ever recorded snowfall and it’s not happened again since then. It was the first and only time ever (so far).