James Power
Bio
I'm a Baltimore-based fiction and non-fiction writer, author, humorist and screenwriter. I love words and I love to write. I do it often and for no reason at all. I joined the community to find inspiration and to share my work with others.
Stories (8/0)
Warrior
It’s tempting to herd all men into one group, assuming we all fit a few general stereotypes that describe what a man is supposed to be, do and have. And, while most men will likely not decry any such grouping (preferring stoic silence to sounding whiny), trust me – the words “man movie” do not describe every man’s ‘type’ when it comes to movies. Normally, however, a ‘good’ movie or television show will be seen as ‘good’ across a wide spectrum of both men and women. Television shows and movies that is universally regarded as ‘good’ will usually achieve the following:
By James Power3 years ago in Geeks
Thanks for the Music
If there is one thing on which we can all agree, it is that there is little comfort or security in being poor. According to one census bureau study, almost twice as many Blacks live beneath the poverty line as the average U.S. citizen. Being poor anywhere means little access to counseling, therapy and other mental and emotional health services enjoyed by wealthier Americans. Could this be the reason African-Americans turn to music as a therapeutic alternative? Dr. Mark E. Williams, MD, in an article for Psychology Today, wrote “Because habits provide the shields and safeguards to anxiety by making the future more predictable and less uncertain, they can become the focus of anxiety.“ Hey! Music has helped me get through a lot.
By James Power3 years ago in Beat
The Five Labors of Satoshi Nakamoto
“Rise Satoshi. You who have conquered space. You who have conquered time. You who have defeated darkness. You who have tasted death. You now have an audience with your Celestial Father, Keeper of Cosmic Accounts, the Writer of every Golden Rule, Grantor of Wealth in Every Golden Age, His Eminence and Grace– the Once and Future King, His Majesty, the Almighty Jade Emperor. Arise head bowed and only raise your eyes to gaze upon the Divine Light of his Resplendence.”
By James Power3 years ago in The Chain
Wanda Vision
If you’re looking for instant gratification or immediate payoffs, I am sorry. I have some bad news. WandaVision is not for you. A few days ago, I watched episode five and I still have more questions than I have answers. I LOVED IT! And, in reading the comments of other viewers, most have been pleasantly surprised with the direction of the show thus far.
By James Power3 years ago in Geeks
Winning Snack Combinations
In a few days, two of the best teams in the NFL will go head-to-head in Super Bowl 55. I predict that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, with the great ten-time Super Bowl starting quarterback, Tom Brady, will prevail over the Kansas City Chiefs. Whatever happens Sunday, we can all get a well-deserved win over the day’s hunger-pains with a few sure-fire snack combinations. As a veteran snacker and snacktivist, I have decided to share a few ideas that are sure to score at any part or event.
By James Power3 years ago in Feast
I'll Leave It On the Porch
I heard it said somewhere that there are three primary ways in which people express love in relationships with other people. Well, there is a fourth, but it doesn’t apply here. The first way that people express love is as an investment. They will invest in you, but they are expecting that investment to pay off in the end. The second way people express love is as a transaction. They give you something and they want something back in return. The third way that people express love is as givers. They give love and expect nothing in return. Each of us does all three, but there is a primary way that each of us expresses our love.
By James Power3 years ago in Humans
