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Interesting stuff

I recently read an article about gentrification that had me thinking deeply. I used to live in Brooklyn, NY, and the gentrification was kind of painful. If it was just the neighborhood being upgraded that would be one thing, But it’s more like it’s being replaced. One of the things I found most painful isContinue reading “Interesting stuff”

You know how you like zombies?

C’mon, who doesn’t like zombies. That whole end-of-the-world thing. Makes you shiver every time, especially when you read those stories about a Florida man eating peoples faces. Oh, you missed that one? Look it up, it’s kinda creepy. Anyway, my tale has a happy ending. Not like Zombieland (great movie by the way. The secondContinue reading “You know how you like zombies?”

So there I was…

…minding my own business, when a girl came up to me and asked for my autograph. I looked at her and asked “Who, me?” “Yeah”, she said. “You’re Maxi Priest, right?” I had a moment of clarity, right there, wondering if I should assume the role or be honest. There were two paths laid outContinue reading “So there I was…”

So……

…I started this to improve my writing, then I run dry. What the hell? I’m actually working on a tale right now, but then things started happening, I went from here to there, different projects came up, and now I go back to it and….nothing. Maybe I should go back to sleep. I get myContinue reading “So……”

So I’m trying something new…

There’s a story in me, but it isn’t fleshed out yet. A problem I had was in describing a house. But not any house. So in doing some research I found a house that looked right, took a picture of it, and wrote about it. You could call this an excerpt to a future story.Continue reading “So I’m trying something new…”

A wise man once said…

…”The only way to be a writer is to write.” So I’m sitting in front of my laptop aaannnnnddd….I got nuttin’. This is the most I’ve written today. I’ve got something in mind, but it’s not coherent yet. Oh, wait, I just got it. Gotta go. PEACE!!!

Well, I thought it was perfect…

Still working out some bugs, but that’s what happens when you’re old and all this new technology is thrust on you. Damn, I feel like running outside and yell at the kids “Get off my lawn!” Eh, moving on. Heres a story that seems, although sci-fi, is relatable to some folks. You would think thatContinue reading “Well, I thought it was perfect…”

Alrighty then…

I’ve finally got my blog up to snuff. Well, I think I do, we’ll see what happens in the comments. Given that, here’s my first story. It’s pretty short, and involves a lot of confusion. And some blood. You know what, here’s some balloons to take with you. It’s not that I want to placateContinue reading “Alrighty then…”

Who am I…

I like to write short stories, always have. I’ve got quite a collection. Hopefully this blog will help me get better at it. In the mean time I will share with you what I’ve got, maybe you’ll enjoy it. Perhaps you need something to read on the ride to work, or want a distraction betweenContinue reading “Who am I…”