Bukowski Missed a Few Points

By: Ben Bielert So you wanna be a writer?Well, yes I fucking do,so don't tell me that I can't,just because it's shaken you. It comes roaring out of you,just like a waterfall,if it doesn't come unbidden,then it's worth nothing at all. You know, sometimes it is work,so, I'm sorry to burst your bubble,but it doesn't … Continue reading Bukowski Missed a Few Points →

Run from the Pen

By: Ben Bielert If I could advise you of one thing,It would be to run from the pen,The pen will seduce you, draw you in,Make you think that you can win. The pen will allow you to create entire worlds,And its power is so enticing, tantalizing, delicious,You can empower kings, create heroes, construct beauties,But you … Continue reading Run from the Pen →

Today is the Day

I have one day off this week, and I'm going to spend it doing what I really want to do. Right now it's the few hours in the wee morn of Sunday before the rest of the family wakes up. The house is quiet, I turned on the little space heater in the den and … Continue reading Today is the Day →

Random Thoughts 1: Bukowski and Self-Sabotage, Just Do It

I know that I said my third post was going to be on automation or the like. Trust me, I can't wait to get into that shit. Think of this more as a bonus post than me failing to deliver on that one; I will talk about automation and the rise of the robots in … Continue reading Random Thoughts 1: Bukowski and Self-Sabotage, Just Do It →