In this time of social distancing and just plain staying home, it must be made clear that although you may be alone, there is no reason at all to be lonely. Most of us (I included) spent most of our time buried in screens of one sort or another (Phone, Tablet, Computer) to connect with those not co-located before the pandemic. Honestly, I don't believe I have felt bored for one second since I am isolated at home. Here there is a myriad of distractions. From the internet to TV to games and apps on my devices. So, there are many ways to overcome boredom which honestly I have grown very accustomed to. Not to mention, the really short commute to my home office. It is important to stay connected to family, friends and work buddies. A simple phone call can alleviate the sense of being totally isolated. I know that I am fortunate that I am isolated with my wife which has its own benefits and liabilities. Since I am in the habit of going to...
As I prepare to attend the comic styling's of one Gary Owen this weekend at the Addison Improv outside of Dallas, TX, I am drawn to the ever present question, what is so entertaining about stand up comedy? Gary Owen has a take that I can so relate to since we are both from humble beginnings and married to women of a more favorable complexion. His routine about going to a child's baptism at an African-American church is so on point. My wife's cousin's little boy was being baptized and I kid you not we were there for 3 full hours and yes there was a step team to boot. On the regular, I will binge watch some of my favorite stand ups from the days of yore on YouTube. Among my favorites are Steven Wright (deadpan at it's best) Sam Kinison (snort a line and you too can wail like a banshee) Robin Williams (tragic but oh so funny) Richard Pryor (remembering sneaking a listen to him back in the 70's as a kid) Chris Rock (just a funny dude with ...
In all of the English language, no two words personify hope and the unexpected as What If. These 2 words form the basis for most if not almost all stories we hold near and dear to our hearts. It is a very prolific technique for exploring a new idea for a novel, screenplay, poem, prose and any other form where words dominate. Personally, I like to ask the What If? question for any point in my life where I had to make a decision that formed the iconic fork in the road. What if I had not married her? What if I hadn't left this college? What if I had not finished college, what might I have done? Given the way life went, what if I had pursued my true dream instead of the safe path I actually followed? What if can also be applied to purely fictional enterprises like What if our legal system was more of a lottery than a process. In other words, you are accused, they roll the dice which determines guilt, innocents and the length of your prison t...
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