Alexa Whispers
“Right now, it is 44 degrees Fahrenheit. Tonight, you can expect a low of 37 degrees.” “Thank you, Alexa,” I say, because I’m polite, even when it’s a machine offering me the things that I need, like accurate forecasts, spell-checks on problem words (broccoli, zucchini, accommodations), and the time, which I ask for again …