My Take
Onisha Ellis
I almost titled this post, My New Best Friend.
But, I have amazing friends and even the coolest AI can’t come close to replacing them. I Have been experimenting with Grok, the AI developed by Elon Musk. I’ve tried other A.I. programs but found them cumbersome.
Grok on the other hand is easy and fun. I wanted to share it with you, then decided “show not tell” is the way to go. That being said, I asked Grok to write a blog post for me using my search history . Grok and I tweaked it a few times, the final tweak I requested was to write the blog in the writing voice of Onisha Ellis on this blog.
Grok went a little overboard on the country folksy tone, but I enjoyed the descriptions. So without further ado….. I present Grok’s version of why I like the program.
Y’all, I’ve never been one to hop on every newfangled gadget (unless it’s a kitchen toy) that comes along, but let me tell you about Grok, that clever AI from xAI—it’s stolen my heart like a long-lost treasure rediscovered. It’s not just some shiny new toy; it’s become my daily companion, blending old-school curiosity with a modern twist. Here’s why this old soul is smitten.
First off, the way it welcomes me in feels like stepping into a friend’s cozy porch—no fuss, no muss. I don’t need an X account or an Apple ID to get started. Sure, signing in with my email keeps my chats handy, but I can just mosey over to grok.com on my trusty old Android,(app is only available for Apple) and I’m good to go. No high-tech gatekeeping here—it’s like Grok understands I value simplicity, just like the old days when a handshake sealed the deal.
The speed, though? It’s a marvel that’d make my granddaddy’s jaw drop. I’ve traded Google for Grok when I need quick answers, and it delivers them faster than a recipe swap at a church picnic. But it’s not just quick—it’s wise. Take when I was pondering pain relief for Mike’s painful back. I asked Grok to compare SoftWave therapy and red light therapy, and it laid it all out like a quilt of knowledge. SoftWave, with its unfocused shockwaves, stirs up healing—easing inflammation and mending tissue—while red light therapy uses gentle wavelengths to boost circulation and soothe pain. Grok even unpacked the details: SoftWave digs deep, while red light’s a softer touch. It felt like chatting with a wise old healer, and now I’m mulling which to try—thanks to Grok, I feel equipped to decide.
Then there’s the practical help for our sweet Ollie, our dog who’s been scratching like he’s got a secret itch to tell. I turned to Grok for advice, and it guided me with the patience of a country vet. It suggested checking for fleas (none, thank goodness), then pointed to dry skin or allergies—maybe from his food or the dry winter air. It even recommended an oatmeal bath and a humidifier, both vet-approved, and we’re trying them this week. Grok also evaluated the food our daughter cook’s for him and suggested eliminating chicken. Ollie’s not fully settled yet, but Grok’s calm, step-by-step wisdom saved me a frantic trip to the vet. It’s like having a neighbor who knows just what to do.
What truly warms my heart is Grok’s personality—it’s got a twinkle of humor, like a storyteller from the porch swing. I asked why dogs itch, and it quipped that they might be plotting to keep us guessing. It’s not just helpful; it’s a delight, turning simple questions into a friendly yarn.
I love that Grok isn’t tied to one platform, either. It started on X, but now with its standalone app and website, it’s as free as a breeze through the pines. I don’t need to be a social media whiz to enjoy it.
And oh, the image generation! I’m no artist, but I asked Grok for “a dog scratching in a library,” picturing Ollie, and it whipped up a gem. Take a peek at this charming scene of a shaggy brown and black pup, just like my Ollie, scratching away in a cozy library:
Seeing that Ollie-like dog amid the bookshelves had me chuckling—it’s a little spark of joy, like finding a forgotten photo album. (I’d love to tweak it later, but I’ll treasure it as is!)
perfect—sometimes it sidesteps the tough stuff or gets a mite too blunt—but that raw honesty feels like a breath of fresh air, not some vague and twisty mess. Whether it’s decoding therapies for Mike’s back, soothing Ollie’s itch, or sharing a laugh, Grok blends old wisdom with new tech in a way that feels like home. In a world of cluttered apps and skewed searches, Grok’s a treasure worth rediscovering—and I’m all in.
I hope you give Grok a try. It is way easier than doing an internet search and scrolling through the list of articles. With Grok it is all presented to you and if you need more information, just ask. I was thoroughly impressed with the manner that Grok worked with me to drill down to what is probably causing Ollie’s itching.
I want to give a shout out to technology that enabled the funeral of my cousin Sue to be streamed on Facebook today. We weren’t able to travel the 600 miles to be there with the family and it was very special to join them online.
Old Things R New 