Thirteen Reasons Why
In the short amount of time, I lived, I’ve dealt with a great amount. There could be many...
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Category: Books
Creativity and some Neuroscience
Barry J. Schwartz, Ph.D. (aka Simon Blackthorn) Before I began doing comedy, I taught college classes and did research in the neurosciences – propelled initially by curiosity about the creative process. I am happy to say that...
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Can you be creative anytime you want?
Can you stay on a roll? I think you can. In fact, if you’re writing fiction, I know you can....
Read MoreHelp Fund Random Acts of Poetry!
By Dylan Barmmer For the past six-plus years, Random Acts of Poetry has been my passion project. My amusing muse. My baby. Now, I’m ready to take it to the next level. But I can’t do it without your help. About The...
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Racist incident by Chelsea soccer fans.
This morning, I read a story about some Chelsea soccer fans who barred a black man from boarding a...
Read MoreA Special Star
I have a friend whose mother died when he was just a child. Wally was the youngest of eight children and his older sisters became mother to him. Being a four year old, he didn’t understand what had happened to his mother,...
Read MoreLunchtime at the “Office”
I’m quite demoralized at the moment. My laptop next to my bed is little more than an expensive six pound paperweight. Since 90% of my disability pension goes towards nursing home room and board, I have a better chance of...
Read MoreThe Lost Hills of Home
The Lost Hills of Home The coyotes call And I would answer them If it weren’t for the lump in my throat This silent cry Is answered though If only by the distant sea Breathed across the wild hills Echoed in the canyons Blue with...
Read MoreFiery Reflections
photo of Olympic Mountains by Camas Baugh I’m glad to see the flowers still Holding on to their bright petals Determined as I to not feel The cold breath of winter As the morning sun slowly stretches Across the icy peaks...
Read MoreA Long Way from Havana
I recently had my first novel, A Long Way from Havana, published. Although writing is not my livelihood, I am very proud of this first effort. If you would like to read the first few chapters of the novel, please go to...
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Considering the Relative Shortness of Life…
It seems that my friends are always dying! I have learned that it is always best to tell your...
Read MoreAll We Need Is A Happy Ending
My sister, Diane Farley, was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s disease at the age of 49. I have just published a book “All We Need Is A Happy Ending” which is the story of our 6 years together on this...
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