Grazynka’s Place

Unconditional Love for All

00 Announcements

Common Sense AI Empowerment, one week to go — Thursday, October 22, 1–3 pm PST, $10, live on Zoom. We'll cover what AI actually does and isn't, how to ask better questions, how to recognize hallucination, drift, and sycophancy, and practical ways to use AI in everyday life.

One week to go

Common Sense AI Empowerment — Thursday, October 22

Live on Zoom, 1:00–3:00 pm PST, $10. A practical, beginner-friendly introduction to using AI with confidence while keeping human judgment in control.

Paid securely through Square. Join details are sent to everyone who registers.

Greg Baran featured on The Harp Effect with Marcia Harp and Reno Barela — Common Sense AI Empowerment, Friday, October 9

On the air

Greg on The Harp Effect with Marcia Harp

“Common Sense AI Empowerment” — a live conversation with Marcia Harp and Reno Barela, Friday, October 9, 2026.

Watch for future live events — new podcast appearances and live dates are announced here first.

01 Common Sense AI Empowerment

Understand it. Use it wisely. Stay in control.

Practical AI literacy for everyday people — curious beginners, older adults, and experienced users alike. Bi-weekly online gatherings, $10 each.

Starts Thursday, October 22, 2026 1:00–3:00 pm PST Every other Thursday

Understand AI

What modern AI systems actually do — without the jargon.

Protect yourself

Recognize hallucinations, misinformation, drift, and overconfidence.

Empower your voice

Use AI to think, create, organize, research, and communicate more effectively.

Keep the human in control

AI can assist. Human beings remain responsible for judgment and decisions.

Thursday, October 22, 20261:00–3:00 pm PST · Online
Register — $10
Thursday, November 5, 20261:00–3:00 pm PST · Online
Register — $10
Thursday, November 19, 20261:00–3:00 pm PST · Online
Register — $10

Paid securely through Square. Join details are sent to everyone who registers.

Current offerings

Practical learning built around the people in the room.

Seminars and workshops in person or on Zoom, for individuals, community groups, and organizations.

Intro to AI & Empowerment

What AI is and is not, how to ask better questions, check answers, and use AI with confidence.

AI for Seniors

Beginner-friendly learning focused on confidence, everyday usefulness, memories, stories, and connection.

Personal Empowerment

Practical tools for active communication, stronger relationships, and understanding yourself and others.

Finding Forgiveness

A practical exploration of forgiveness, self-forgiveness, and learning to accept yourself.

Organizations & Groups

Customized seminars on practical AI literacy, effective communication, and responsible human oversight.

The eagle artwork of The Freedom Within Experience

02 The Common Sense Tour

The Common Sense Tour — Southern California

Now rooted in Southern California, The Common Sense Tour brings three experiences to local communities — on Zoom and in person. Upcoming dates are listed below; new seminar and live dates are posted here as they are scheduled.

Common Sense AI Empowerment

Practical, plain-language AI for everyday life — Zoom and live seminars.

Personal Empowerment thru the Art of Active Communication

Speak, listen, and connect with confidence.

The Freedom Within Experience

A live storytelling and musical empowerment experience.

Upcoming dates

  • Thursday, October 22, 20261:00–3:00 pm PST · Online
  • Thursday, November 5, 20261:00–3:00 pm PST · Online
  • Thursday, November 19, 20261:00–3:00 pm PST · Online
Register in the AI Empowerment section above

Southern California · 2026

03 Books & Music

Words and music from the heart.

By Grzegorz Piotr Baran. The first two books are on Amazon now; the companion collection is being listed. All nine songs of Forgiveness Reflections are playing now.

The Othello Metaphor cover

The Othello Metaphor

A framework for recognizing recurring patterns and the internal alignments that shape behavior.

View on Amazon
Finding Forgiveness cover

Finding Forgiveness

A personal exploration of grief, forgiveness, and moving forward without abandoning love.

View on Amazon
Finding Forgiveness Reflections cover

Finding Forgiveness Reflections

A companion collection of reflection, music, and remembrance.

Listing in progress

Forgiveness Reflections — nine original songs

Each song plays with vocals, or as an instrumental.

October 11, 2026 – January 1, 2027

Social Media Theme Schedule

Common Sense AI Empowerment in service of Human Empowerment.

October 11–17

Publication status as of October 15, 2026

  • Sun 10/11Weekly Activities & AnnouncementsPublished
  • Mon 10/12Common Sense AI EmpowermentPublished
  • Tue 10/13The Harp Effect & Website UpdatesPublished
  • Wed 10/14Political Satire — AI EndorsementsPublished
  • Thu 10/15AI Experts & HypePublished
  • Fri 10/16Mathematics, Complexity, AI Rabbit Holes & Giving Time BackPlanned
  • Sat 10/17Weekly ReflectionOpen

Friday rehearsal The Mice, the Wonder, My Simple Back-Porch

AI should simplify life, giving us more time for the things that matter—including watching the sunset from our back porch.

October 18 through January 1

Weekly themes and Friday rehearsals guide the journey. Daily topics remain flexible; themes are not promises of specific publication times.

  1. Week endingOct 23, 2026

    Creative AI — Expanding Human Possibilities

    Friday rehearsalUnleash My Freedom Within

  2. Week endingOct 30, 2026

    Halloween — AI Monsters, Hype, Fear & Satire

    Friday rehearsalWhite Rabbit Thrills

  3. Week endingNov 6, 2026

    Politics, Performance & Satire

    Friday rehearsalGuardians of Right

  4. Week endingNov 13, 2026

    AI, Learning & Understanding

    Friday rehearsalStephen King

  5. Week endingNov 20, 2026

    Understanding Humanity, Memory & Connection

    Friday rehearsalRemembered Faces

  6. Week endingNov 27, 2026

    Thanksgiving — Community & Gratitude

    Friday rehearsalThe Birth of Community

  7. Week endingDec 4, 2026

    Doubt, Accomplishment & Personal Growth

    Friday rehearsalTemporary Cost

  8. Week endingDec 11, 2026

    Family, Forgiveness & Reconciliation

    Friday rehearsalFinding Forgiveness

  9. Week endingDec 18, 2026

    Empowerment, Resilience & Renewal

    Friday rehearsalWinter's Heart

  10. Week endingDec 25, 2026

    Christmas — Compassion & Human Connection

    Friday rehearsalHomeless Angels

  11. Week endingJan 1, 2027

    Freedom, Citizenship & Personal Responsibility

    Friday rehearsalRed, White, and Blue

Recurring weekly themes
Sunday
Weekly announcements and upcoming activities
Monday
Common Sense AI Empowerment
Tuesday
Practical AI applications and saving time
Wednesday
Human communication, society and judgment
Thursday
AI misconceptions, hype, critical thinking
Friday
Weekly theme reflection and music rehearsal
Saturday
Weekly reflection and planning

Individual Monday–Thursday topics beyond October 15 are not finalized; this weekly structure remains a guide.

Grazynka’s portrait surrounded by her favorite red roses

The meaning of Grazynka’s Place

“You might refer to it as Unconditional Love for All, you might refer to it as God. I refer to it as Grazynka’s Place, after my wife who showed me how to find my way there.”

— Greg Baran