Hey readers. If you’ve got 2 minutes to read some flash fiction today, check out my latest publication. While I’ve had a few stories with fantasy or sci-fi elements published in the past, this new story is my first publication in a sci-fi journal.

Read A Thousand Small Steps in 365 Tomorrows here!

With all the talk about AI language models, here’s one thing we know so far.

AI has a problem being funny.

After writing several humor articles myself, I decided to see if an AI engine could do it too.

I had this idea for a funny article. What if Breaking Bad had been written by country singer Vince Gill instead of TV writer Vince Gillian? Then I thought, it’s almost too simple of an idea. What if I got an AI to try it out?

So I logged into ChatGBT and gave it the following prompt:

You are singer Vince Gill. Write a song about the show Breaking Bad.

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The Day that Changed Long Island by Lou Sabatini recounts the impact of Hurricane Sandy on Long Island, New York, in 2012. In order to convey this story, the author creates for his readers the characters of Lucas and Sybil, a typical Long Island couple who must undergo the storm and its aftermath. Drawing from firsthand experience, Sabatini describes the physical devastation caused by the storm, including the destruction of homes and businesses, as well as the emotional trauma suffered by those affected.

Sabatini provides a vivid and compelling account of the events of Hurricane Sandy, and does so through the eyes of two relatable characters. With realistic detail he describes the physical damage caused by the storm and the emotional impact on those affected. The book also provides an interesting look at the challenges faced by the residents of Long Island in the aftermath of the storm, including the difficulties of rebuilding homes and businesses.

Overall, The Day that Changed Long Island is a personal and moving book that provides a valuable insight into the impact of natural disasters on individuals and communities. I’d recommend this book for anyone interested in the topic of natural disasters or those who want to learn more about the effects of Hurricane Sandy on Long Island.

A very merry Grinching Christmas to all of you, readers!

And remember the number one lesson learned in The Grinch:

It is perfectly acceptable to shave a politician’s head in public.

Happy New Year!

Readers, I’ve got some news.

McSweeney’s Internet Tendency has published a humor piece of mine, FOR YOUR CRIMES YOU HAVE BEEN SENTENCED TO A BEACH VACATION.

This is my first appearance in McSweeney’s. I actually wrote the piece while at the beach, so the authenticity rings true.

Enjoy.

The blog, like myself, has taken a vacation. See you in two weeks!

My latest poem, “Behold,” is out now in the latest issue of North Dakota Quarterly!

You can go here to either order a print copy or check it out for free!

Second tough year in a row? Well, at least you can take comfort in knowing you had some good posts to read.

Here are the top 5 blog posts from 2021, according to viewership:

My review of Spider-Man: No Way Home

What Clint Smith and Frederick Douglas Taught Me About Critical Race Theory

I Was Wrong About Starbucks

My Review of The Circles Around Us by Brad and Kristie Montague

Where Have All the Gargoyles Gone? An Open Letter to FHU Students about Makin’ Music

It’s always something, isn’t it?
Sometimes what makes it hard to lose someone is that you lose them slowly over time. Their health and their memory are taken long before they are. Lyn Shrader was a man with such a strong and vibrant soul that even as his mind faded in his last years, the memory of the man he was persists loudly today.

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