Hello everyone. I trust that this is a troubled and difficult time for all of you. Some of you are under immense pressure of every possible kind. I'm sorry and I really wish there was something I could do about it. This thing is so big it's incomprehensible. It's bringing the world to its knees. I hope we make the best of it, and learn things, and come out better and stronger.
For the present moment, I also trust that we are all doing whatever we can to help ourselves and others get through this moment in time. What else is there?
And since I'm a writer and entertainer, I guess I'll keep doing that. Wouldn't know what else to do, anyway, besides take care of the dogs and keep the veggies watered. Here's what I'm up to, in the short form:
Almost everything is on my Patreon site - which is for patronage, of course, but all the content is, for the time being at least, unlocked, that is, free. If you're able to send a few bucks—I even have a Tier of $1 per month!—it is appreciated more than words can say. But if you can't, I still want to share with you what I do. Scroll down (on the Patreon page) to see all the current and older posts. Or go to my website.
• Videos. WATCH ME PAINT videos have not been officially prescribed for anxiety and depression—not yet. But they can certainly be considered a safe and effective folk-remedy, at the very least. Guaranteed absolutely harmless, with the exception of possible damage to certain aesthetic sensibilities, which in most cases will probably not be permanent. Go ahead: WATCH ME PAINT.
• Storytelling. Chapter 2 of 2025 • A Story From the Future is out now. If you haven't listened to Chapter 1, you might wish to. It's great preparation for the time in which you find yourself old and alone in a messed up world. All kinds of marvelous and unbelievable things can happen, nonetheless. All these are available on my website under "Stories" and on Apple Podcasts for listening and/or download.
My Patreon Page. You can join in for as little as ONE DOLLAR a month. Up to $50, for different rewards. Just check it out. Everything on there is unlocked - that is, free to everyone - for the time being. Scroll down—on the Patreon page—to see all current posts.
Chapters 1 & 2 are on Apple Podcasts now. Free listening for the time being.
Post-apocalypse story of an old man—much like me!—making his way thru the world. In Chapter 2, we find a rad bicycle and make a strange and wonderful new friend. All Chapters are or will be available there. Thanks, and please leave a comment if you like the stories!
It's AMAZING. You can watch me paint. The painting isn't very good, but who cares about that? Did that stop Bob Ross from becoming America's most revered spiritual teacher? It did not. People say - they really do - that it's quite relaxing to watch me paint. So, go ahead: WATCH ME PAINT.
I PAINT....... FOR YOU New $50/month Tier on Patreon. At the end of the year, I paint... FOR YOU.
At your command; your house, your dog, even you - if you dare.
Details on the PATREON site.
Here's hoping everything is well for you and your friends and loved ones.
