Tag Archives: humor

Charles Versus the Crane

Posted on June 30, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Bastet has requested that I tell the story of the crane in the store.  This is another tale of my time as a Hollywood Video employee.  In fact, this was during my 3-month stint as a store manager.   They were … Continue reading →

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Happily Never After

Posted on June 30, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Due to some confusion, we (Ionia & Charles) feel that something should be made clear. We aren’t married. We are very close friends that care a lot about each other and are comfortable enough to tease and banter without holding … Continue reading →

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Charles Versus Leaky Ceiling

Posted on June 29, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Years ago, I lived in Florida and the best job I had there was working at Hollywood Video.  For those confused, this was video store chain where you could rent or buy movies.  You would be surprised how often I’ve … Continue reading →

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Interview by a Vampire: Dracula & Eddie

Posted on June 28, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

(This is a fun project that Ionia and I have been plotting for weeks.  We finally find the time and focus to put it together.  Enjoy.) Dracula from Castlevania & ‘Eddie’   After the first Dracula Vs. the modern vampire … Continue reading →

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Benefits to Writing with Children

Posted on June 26, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Briana Vedsted requested a post about writing and being a parent.   So, I’m going to make the next few Wednesday posts a series about being a parent and an author.  A humorous series that goes over the good, the … Continue reading →

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The Squirrel Story

Posted on June 25, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Ionia has requested that I tell the squirrel story.  I have a few, but I believe this is the one she’s talking about.  If anything, this is the one that comes to my mind first. In college, I was in … Continue reading →

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Return of the Banter! (Long & Crazy)

Posted on June 20, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

In the comment section of ‘Spark You Can’t Explain’, Ionia Martin and I decided to return to our old bantering ways.  Though, it looks like we might have gone through withdrawal and overdid it. This time, we’re posting it here … Continue reading →

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Wandering Hands

Posted on June 20, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Been a long time, but I’m doing a We Drink Because We’re Poets Poetry Prompt.  At least if I can keep my hands from wandering off. My attention slips For the briefest moments And off they go again Right moves … Continue reading →

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Ode to Dang It

Posted on June 19, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

With a whimper and a cry My day will limp along Gloomy mood Hit by sour sales After I claimed success Lost track of time No urge to bike Breakfast tasted funny Stubbed my toe on toys Yanked to the … Continue reading →

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Et tu, Pandora?

Posted on June 18, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I listen to Pandora when I’m blogging and writing.  There have been a few times the songs fit what I’m writing, which is great.  Hero by Skillet for a Luke scene is an example of this. Today, it is very … Continue reading →

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