#ShoutoutAtlanta featured Pilar this week via a wonderful Q&A session. Very cool to see this interview and philosophy on forging your own path, and keeping your eyes focused on the horizon. Check it out! shoutoutatlanta.com/meet-pilar-s...

"I believe that what we become depends on what our fathers teach us at odd moments, when they aren't trying to teach us. We are formed by little scraps of wisdom." - Umberto Eco This is so true...miss my dad today, everyday, since he passed away last year. Hold on to all “those little scraps!”

Sunday morning. Hand crafted cappuccinos from yours truly. Jonathan Lethem’s new book, and some Robert Johnson Radio Blues channel…Lightnin’ Hopkins is on it son. “Darlin', do you know something keeps on worrying me Woah, lord have mercy Yes, something keeps on worryin' me”

This is such a great Marion Star article about my mom, Mary Ann Michaels. She passed away last year, but she was a media pioneer. She will always be Mary Ann Stolarczyk to me, but she also meant so much to all of her friends, fans, and most importantly, family.

"Christmas magic is silent. You don't hear it–you feel it. You know it. You believe it." – Kevin Alan Milne Merry Christmas!

“Happy, happy Christmas, that can win us back to the delusions of our childish days; that can recall to the old man the pleasures of his youth; that can transport the sailor & the traveler, thousands of miles away, back to his own fire-side and his quiet home!” -Charles Dickens

4th of July Toll of sacrifice Freedom requisitioned Old Glory ascent

Just spending a Sunday afternoon enjoying a Palm and a cigar after a few “chores.” Have a great 4th of July holiday everyone!

Salt is just chillin on a Sunday morning…

The Heights - Sunday The Times, some java Montague vibe awakens Cool promenade bench

This is my latest podcast guest appearance. If you have not viewed it, check it out! Thank you! https://youtu.be/1hQJpb6U7pU

Accrued Wise wisdom shared Does anybody listen Accrue history

Binx and Bukowski, along with some fresh perked Java. No chance to work on my own poetry. So I’ll just sit here and listen to some Chopin and watch the birds in the cherry blossom tree with my feline friend.

Good morning. Second espresso, third stanza on a day for all of us to remember and share appreciation. Make it a good one…

Anthem Sacrifices made Duty, honor, freedom built Never forget them

Hey dude…this patch of morning sunshine is just right…so let me snooze on a lazy Sunday.

Really like my office view…with the Atlanta skyline on the horizon. So cool! Good morning. Let’s make it happen today!

Absolution Accusations made Waiting for absolution Faith, love burning down

Ahhhhh…very interesting.

Would love to go back to Krakow, Poland some day. Wonderful city…

So, our lovely Pepper greeted me this Monday morning…perched on our bedroom couch. She is the “Grand Feline” of our house at 17 years of age. She runs the show…

Mother’s Day Love embraces life Sacrifice, nourish, teach Ensure the future

Ring Inscribed, blessed Gold, cold, old & forgotten Frayed envelope

Well, I got this hard stare this from Binx this morning. Maybe breakfast is a tad bit late? Did his slumber get interrupted? Or, is this just his usual surly AM demeanor?

Looks like he could be a member of this guy’s pack. Handsome pup!

Good morning. Hope everyone has a great week, and contribute to making it a reality. Am I right Binx?

Coordinates Latitude horizon Attitude brightened by light Azure longitude

Lazy Sunday. Our home security crew, Binx and Kevin, are staking-out the front door for nefarious Amazon delivery “intruders.” Ever vigilant, even though they seem to be snoozing!

“Um. Yeah. No, you are not gonna finish that book. It’s time for me to clean my paws after you fed me dinner. That Stephen Markley book called ‘Ohio’ is just gonna have to wait.” - Binx [The Black Beast of Georgia]

Very cool perspective from Hapag-Lloyd’s 15th floor office lounge area. Lots of great lines and some beautiful greenery and blue skies to calm the mind.

Good morning…wonderful “street level” view from one of my favorite cities, Krakow. Hope everyone has a great day.

Great way to start the day, and week…with this view from my new digs. Have a great week everyone!

My Sunday morning writing partner…

Sunday Morning Java ready to press Pen, paper beckon me Haydn piano concerto queued Prompting thought Words, edits, deletions Vaguely stumbling across the page

Used to drive past the Frauenkirche in Dresden when heading up to Hamburg, from Prague. Stunning.

For Friday, and as prep for my new gig next week…sharing one of my favorite quotes of all time: “Always make new mistakes” - Esther Dyson

All good. You?

"Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind." - Dr. Seuss

The boys, Kevin and Binx, wanting back in after their post dinner, pre-dusk stroll.

Morning Properly quiet Wisps of cirrus clouds Euphoria from sunbeams Apple blossoms bloom Bees swarm A murder of crows Silence breached

Just wait for the cusp of 60…after being fucked up for 30 more years! I speak from experience, not sarcasm.

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Prague never lets you go… this dear little mother has sharp claws. - Franz Kafka Our family lived in Prague from 1999 until 2005. A day does not go by that I don’t think of our time there…walked the Charles Bridge during the day, at night, snow covered, rain slicked, or bathed in sun. Mesmerizing!

“What Matters Most is How Well You Walk Through the Fire.” - Charles Bukowski

My loyal vizier, Binx having his daily respite as I read and have an espresso. I’m not sure what his viceregal powers actually are…but his consistency and calming presence is always welcome.