Tag Archives: humor

Ye Olde Post-Apocalyptic Supply Shoppe: Mind the Roaches a.k.a. The Landlords

Posted on February 19, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

Welcome to Olde Shoppe!  No, we spelled those words that way on purpose to be funny and whimsical.  Obviously we failed, but paint is in short supply these days.  Don’t step on the roaches, buddy.  The big ones will take … Continue reading →

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How to Survive in the Shattered States or At Least Die With Dignity

Posted on February 15, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

(This topic happened on Monday by accident, so the picture was a great find.) If you see a stray dog, don’t pet it or adopt it.  You may be tempted because it was the right thing to do back in … Continue reading →

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The Action, Humor, & Cussing of CROSSING BEDLAM has ARRIVED! #ValentinesDay

Posted on February 14, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

The Rated-R Post-Apocalyptic Action Comedy Adventure is finally here! The United States of America has been crippled. Violently contained by a global military force and left without its leaders, the country has become shattered and chaotic. A decade has passed … Continue reading →

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Last Call for Bedlam Volunteers

Posted on February 11, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

The plan is to release Crossing Bedlam on Saturday or at least hit publish that day.  So this is my last request to see if anyone wants to help announce the book when it’s finally gone live. Yup . . . That’s … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesday: Lloyd the Educated Man

Posted on February 9, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

Another taste of Bedlam!  As usual, I’ve put the fun behind a cut to avoid any spoilers.  Closest thing is a mention of one obstacle.  Enjoy.

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Author’s Monkey Mind

Posted on January 30, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

A long exhausting day Where the mind wanders Distractions yanking it  away So progress takes a hit Just like the friggin’ phone Mourning lost time The author crawls into the cot Pillow stealing muscles’ strength Blanket tickling at his nose … Continue reading →

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Volunteer Request for Crossing Bedlam

Posted on January 24, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

I was going to make a witty title, but that might get missed by some.  I’ve mixed this request for volunteers with other posts.  Probably shouldn’t have done that.  So this is just a simple: Help announce ‘Crossing Bedlam’ when … Continue reading →

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Tears & Laughter: When Comedies Make You Cry

Posted on January 22, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

For those who don’t know what the above video is and didn’t play it, this might not make much sense.  In all honestly, most people look at cartoons as stuff for kids with no substance and total immaturity.  Those aimed … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesday: An Amicable Solution

Posted on January 19, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

Today I have a mysterious piece from Crossing Bedlam.  Hardest part about excerpts from Bedlam is that they don’t always work out of context.  A brief explanation of what’s going on here is that Cassidy and Lloyd have gotten into … Continue reading →

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Post Revisited- Welcome to ‘The Pen Is . . .’

Posted on December 28, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

This originally went live on April 30th, 2014.  A lot of fun to write.  Think it was one of the earlier ‘Olde Shoppe’ skits. Welcome, good customer, to The Pen Is!  Why do people keep laughing at our name?  It’s … Continue reading →

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