Tag Archives: writing

A Post-Apocalypse Bucket List

Posted on May 24, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

I thought it would be fun to write a small bucket list if I ended up in an apocalypse scenario.  That is if I survived the initial disaster.  I’m making two versions though: Not Having a Child Charles (Fictional Me) … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Into the Textbook Fray

Posted on May 23, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

(I believe this was written when I was going to go back to school for medical coding.  It didn’t last more than a semester because of what happened.  Too many people going for it, so there was a job saturation.  … Continue reading →

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Fun in the Post-Apocalypse

Posted on May 20, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

A while back I watched an anime called ‘Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead’.  This is about Akira who is working a soul-decimating job until the zombie apocalypse starts.  The scene above is when he realizes that society’s collapse … Continue reading →

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Goal Post: 24 Days Until End of School

Posted on May 18, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

This was a week full of Mondays.  Each day felt like it lasted for way too long because there was so much to do.  That and a lot of people were off.  Not just students, but adults too and nobody … Continue reading →

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Questions 3: Emotions Grant Powers

Posted on May 17, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

So, we’ve talked about emotions being used in fiction.  From the ‘power of friendship’ idea to rage making people stronger, authors really do run with the concept.  We all have our own opinions on if this is good or bad … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Inspiration Eating Wall

Posted on May 16, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

(This is about ideas that grow and then are destroyed in your mind somehow.  I think.  This one was plain odd.) The idea is growing Nurtured from inception Gaining imaginary strength As it evolves from flicker To roaring bonfire Traveling … Continue reading →

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The Emotional Outburst Power Up

Posted on May 15, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

As seen above, anger is the easiest emotion to grant a power boost from.  Most people can understand when someone gets stronger because they’re pissed off.  Holding back is no longer a thing, so one fights with full strength.  If … Continue reading →

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The Power of Friendship!

Posted on May 13, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

I was thinking about emotional surges granting power and this phrase came to mind.  We are used to anger, despair, and even sadness causing characters to find inner strength.  All of the darker emotions get used for this story point.  … Continue reading →

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Goal Post: Covid . . . Third Time is NOT the Charm

Posted on May 11, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

Yup . . . I had Covid this week. So, the nasty weather last weekend was wrecking havoc with my sinuses.  Allergies joined the fray to mess with my nose and senses.  Smells weren’t gone completely, but they were definitely … Continue reading →

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The Chaotic Henchmen and Minions

Posted on May 10, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

I can’t touch on ‘Invader Zim’ without writing a post about GIR.  That’s the robot eating tacos up above and Zim’s henchman.  A being of pure comedic chaos who is completely unpredictable.  Except you can predict that a character like … Continue reading →

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