i am an author, but just a plain joe.

“God Help the U.S.A.” (Parody of “God Bless the U.S.A.”)

The United States flag stiched together with references of greed wealth and corruption. The flag could be tattered. Also a background transition from rich farmland, forest, nature to commercial construction, business and empty buildings.

I fed ChatGPT some headlines and asked it to parody God Bless the USA (with some small tweaks). Not bad. If only I would have learned to actually play something. “God Help the U.S.A.” (Parody of “God Bless the U.S.A.”) (Verse 1)If tomorrow all the things were goneThat I worked for all my life,Sold offContinue reading ““God Help the U.S.A.” (Parody of “God Bless the U.S.A.”)”

Playing with a Scammer

Recently, a scammer approached me and wanted me to send them gift cards in exchange for a large box of money. I was bored… and played along. I tried to pull out some random stuff to see how far I could stretch it.

creative writing: devastation. the life after (chapter 22)

Jake has a deep conversation with Valerie and discovers things are not what they seemed to be.

creative writing: devastation. the life after (chapter 21)

Bert gets a hospital diagnosis while Jake examines what’s next in life. We reunite with some friends.

creative writing: devastation. the life after (chapter 20)

Jake continues his life on the streets with Bert at an oasis. Jake experiences a shocking event and Bert suffers from an ailment.

creative writing: devastation. the life after (chapter 19)

Jake learns the way of the streets. His newfound companion takes him on a journey that leads to an oasis. Jake endures a new life change.

…just married – COVID style

When Judge McCabria got back with us, it was sudden. Tonight…

creative writing: devastation. the life after (chapter 18)

Jake wanders the streets and encounters an emotional and actual storm. He leans into his new world and meets someone new.

Moving Day.

Did I mention that I dislike moving? So the next phase is underway. I moved from my apartment at the end of my lease to Q’s. Yesterday, we got the garage door opener for the house we are both moving to, together. A new chapter in life is about to begin. It is exciting really.Continue reading “Moving Day.”

creative writing: devastation. the life after (chapter 17)

Jake drinks heavily as he buries his dad. We learn more about Valerie while Jake runs into the police… His life will be forever changed.