Another protest song. This one a sort of hard-driving, bluesy, country-rocker. Keep 'em coming! suno.com/song/b05651c...

Keep them coming, music world.

My latest 2 blog posts, making 2 simultaneous announcements about the upcoming simultaneous publications of my next two books, the great American novel THE SPACE COAST TATLER, and my first short story collection: DISPOSABLE GIRL & OTHER TALES OF BRUTALITY AND WONDER.

The new Grievous Angels single is now available. Get a digital download here: grievousangels2.bandcamp.com/track/if-the... www.youtube.com/watch?v=hN3s...

LA28 does its own investigation and determines that Casey Wasserman’s Epstein relationship wasn’t so bad, even w/ millions of still-unreleased files. So he will remain in charge of the LA Olympics. Elitetocracy at work, ladies and gents.

Bowling is too cool for the Olympics.

Coming soon: An announcement for my next Great American Novel.

These women finishing this cross country ski race are all dropping in agony. I’ve never seen anything like it. And these are the medalists.

What she does isn't unique in the administration. The same observation, excellently made here by @kaivanshroff.bsky.social, applies to any of them, Leavitt, Bondi, etc. What they say makes so much more sense when you assume they're not trying to persuade; they're trying to please. Please the boss.

I had a great idea for a story last night. I knew I did at the moment. But I didn't get out of bed and write it down. And so now, this morning, it is gone. I'm kicking myself.

9. Katy Perry... and Left Shark.

Soft yet brilliant. The studio innovations developed to record this song were in the spirit of “Good Vibrations” or “A Day in the Life,” influencing pop music for a long time. And it is such a great song.

I’m deeply disappointed in Tom Llamas’ 3rd-rate performance as a journalist in his hyped sit-down with Trump. Llamas is new; I had hoped he was tough and prepared. But no. Llamas looked like a novice. He let Trump lie repeatedly, rarely challenging, and without confidence. Trump toyed with him.

What to do in central Florida during the worst cold spell in a decade: go to Blue Springs to see hundreds of manatees huddling in the warm water.

I'm excited to announce the completion of my latest short story: "Death of The President." When U.S. Army 2nd Lt. Jonathan Francis calls upon his Great-Uncle Boone Davis, in 1968, he does not imagine what the great old man will give him. A burden of history. Now available to a good journal.

Finally, a protest song worthy to join Ohio, Give Ireland Back to the Irish, Fortunate Son, the Fish Chant, Bells of Rhymney, For What It's Worth, and The Times They Are A-Changin'. Keep it coming, music world.

I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good. Stay free

Let me sum up this very disturbing report on the payroll disparity in MLB by describing one graphic: the Dodgers spent more money on player payroll+salary cap tax last season than the Guardians, White Sox, Pirates, Rays, As, and Marlines (6 teams!) COMBINED.

German filmmaker Leni Riefenstahl was considered a brilliant movie director before she made propaganda films for Hitler. When Hitler died, her career died. “Melania” is directed by Bret Ratner, who’s previous credits include “Rush Hour” and an X-Men. What, I wonder, will come of Ratner career?

I am pleased to annouce I have completed my latest short story, "Death of the President." It's not about what you might think OK, just the first draft is done. But if you know, you know that's exciting.

U.S. Rep. @maxwellfrost.bsky.social. My Congressman, in Florida’s 10th Congressional District, Orlando. A good man, a dedicated public servant, a victim of Trump’s America.

I am sure ICE is not keeping track. Homeland Security is not keeping track. The Justice Department is not keeping track. Trump is not keeping track. But rest assured, someone is keeping track, and one day a full accountability will be possible.

What my Reds—really any team except the Dodgers—really needs, is someone who can get on base a lot, and who doesn’t strike out, and who costs less than $20 million a year. I know. I know. Unicorns aren‘t real, are they?

Like the legalization of AR15 style rifles in 2004, this can never be undone. Way too much money at play already.

I usually agree. But I assume the coaches & players are mandated to take the questions by provisions in the TV contracts. I recall when Gregg Popovich once replied to a third question with, “That’s 3; you only get 2,” and walked away. Anyone know for sure?

The Mets have a talent for finding and giving multiyear contracts to free agents who are just about to get old—no matter what their biological ages. Even if they’re still in their 20s when they sign, by their 2nd or 3rd years, their bodies fall apart as if they’re 40.

Reminds me of the time Jon Voight gave his Academy Award to Trump.

If the Clintons or anyone else refuses to cooperate in the Epstein investigations, then, yes, hit them with contempt. Meanwhile … hey Bondi! …

Who knew that the "Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists" would run fiction? @thebulletin.org BAS Editor John Mecklin mixes them up again.

Alternative assessment:

Worth noting literal use of the word ”warrior.” Trump, Maga, and their allies are at war with liberal Americans. So their killings are justified as battlefield statistics.

I like this idea. I’ve done it before. Few passions are more motivational than anger.

“i want back my rocking chairs, / solipsist sunsets, / & coastal jungle sounds...” A poem by Renee Nicole Good, who was murdered by ICE earlier today. lithub.com/renee-nicole...

Li’l Marco tries so hard to put adult spins on what his boss says and does, but no one buys it. I bet he’s dinking a lot lately.

“Words are the most powerful tool we have.”

Journalism must always be ready, willing and able to declare that wrong is wrong, even when those in power argue that wrong is patriotic.

Yea! The Reds picked up a couple more guys who hit .240 and strike out 30% of the time… because a roster can never have too many guys who hit .240 and strike out 30% of the time.

Some excitement at Casa Powers this morning. An injured/sick bald eagle perched in our tree. A team from the local Audubon Center for Birds of Prey had been chasing reports of him all morning & arrived. They lured him down. He could barely fly & flopped into our backyard, where they rescued him.

President Convicted Felon, who will never ever get a Nobel Peace Prize even though he badly wants one, dismisses Venezuelan opposition leader & actual Nobel Prize winner as someone who "doesn't have the respect" from people in Venezuela. www.palmbeachpost.com/story/news/t...

Last night, at midnight, we opened up the back door and said, “2025? Get the fuck out here! Go on, now, get! Beat it.” Then we slammed the door, went to the front door, opened it, and said, “Ahhh, 2026? Come on in, come on! Welcome.” Hopefully, that set a new tone.

I don't mean to belittle any author who is writing books quickly. To each her own. But, come on. There's writing, and then there's writing. I'm reading a self-help book on publishing that includes a chapter entitled, "How to Write An Entire Book in 30 Days or Less." Sheesh.

The big differences, other than ideology: 1) Beth Macy has integrity, JD Vance has none; 2) Macy has courage, Vance is a coward; 3) Macy cares about people, Vance doesn't GAF... bluevirginia.us/2025/12/vide...

Courage. Integrity. @pw.org Poets & Writers mag turns down $70k NEA grant because federal funding now “conditioned on exclusion, erasure, and scapegoating.” First time in 25 years the NEA logo won’t be on masthead. (Now soliciting private donations to cover shortfall.)

Nothing says “standing up for Christians” like killing people on Christmas.

There is nobody better at this than Nancy Sinatra. We need her to move to Blue Sky.

You guys, I don't know. I think the reason the Spurs keep beating the pants off the defending champions is they themselves might be a good basketball team.

I'm pleased to announce I have added a "No AI" symbol to my website, scottmichaelpowers.com. And I mean it.

I want to buy Canada a beer.

I stand corrected from an earlier post. Spiking this story is pure unadulterated capitulation to a corrupt, inhumane, and anti-freedom regime. Shame CBS!

I just finished my latest short story, “Disposable Girl.” It’s a harsh story—so much so, that I felt I had to write a disclaimer. Yet I think “Disposable Girl” is a story so good that, for better or worse, it'll define me as a writer. Coming soon enough, I hope, to a really cool journal near you.