Half Full by Maria Scrivan for January 30, 2023

Polly needs a fix!

Would you like to super-size that Polly?

Does Polly want the usual Premium saltines? Or does Polly want Ritz?

Me, walking in a friends house for Thanksgiving dinner…“Alexa, order a case of extra large adult diapers.” They still had adult diapers popping up in ads on Amazon at Christmas

The bird knows your credit cart information, too.

Graham, with cinnamon sugar.

A fox on clackers from Amazon music.

I packed up Alexa and threw her in the closet! I don’t need no stinkin spy’s in my house! ☺️☺️☺️☺️

That’s exactly why Amazon made Alexa.

Without any prompting, she swirls her little green ring on top and INTRUDES with suggestions and miscellaneous “helpful” crud. I have found no way to eliminate them, but I shout for her to STOP, and she does. Until the next time…

Rocco, an African grey parrot, reportedly learned how to use Alexa to order watermelon and strawberries. He also attempted to order light bulbs, ice cream and a kite. Marion Wischnewski, who works at the sanctuary, adopted Rocco after he was removed from the sanctuary for his foul language.

In the immortal words of John Crichton, Crackers don’t matter!