Lloyd Farley
Bio
Dashing, splendid, genius, awesome, and extremely humble - I am a 52 year old born and raised Calgarian, with a passion for bringing joy and writing humour, particularly puns.
Stories (36/0)
The 200 for #200
What dreams, what goals, what aspirations do I have for 2024 when it comes to writing? Well, to write. That's probably a given, I suppose, but a good goal nevertheless. In fact, the #200 Challenge has inspired me to come up with 200 things that I look forward to releasing into the world through the written typed word.
By Lloyd Farley3 months ago in Poets
Patrick’s Antisomnopulsion
Patrick lay in bed, somewhere between slumber and consciousness. The alarm was on its sixth snooze rotation, a futile chirping failing in its battle to awaken. He knew he had to get up and face the day, yet the call of “just 10 more minutes” made for a logical argument against it, particularly to a mind not active enough to create a counter-offensive.
By Lloyd Farley6 months ago in Fiction
Why do Cartoon Characters Wear Gloves - Director’s Cut
Since the dawn of time, one question has plagued humankind: Why do cartoon characters wear gloves? Mickey Mouse. Roger Rabbit. Bugs Bunny. Sonic the Hedgehog. Woody Woodpecker. Cuphead. And so on, and on, and on, so much so that it's actually strange to see an anthropomorphic cartoon character sans gloves. But why are they so prevalent? There must be a reason why gloves are the de facto item for the cartoon community.
By Lloyd Farley9 months ago in FYI
Interview With Donny Most
I was approached about the possibility of doing an interview with actor/director/singer Donny Most about his newest single, “(I Love The Way) My Baby Sings The Blues”. Are you kidding me with this? This is a man I grew up watching on TV religiously during his time as Ralph on 'Happy Days'. Do I want to do an interview with him? Um, yes please!
By Lloyd Farley11 months ago in Interview
Mark Edlitz’s “Movies Go Fourth” restores your faith in Hollywood
To have an affinity for the fourth film in a franchise is akin to favoring a single “Bertie Bott’s Every Flavour Beans” for dessert. Let’s say the appetizer was top-notch, maybe the most amazing thing you have ever eaten in your life. The salad is pedestrian, but not awful. The main course was largely tasteless, where it wasn’t charred beyond recognition. Now there is your single bean for dessert. Is it the flavor of a decadent chocolate cake, or is it earwax?
By Lloyd Farley11 months ago in Geeks
Switch
The mirror showed a reflection that wasn’t my own. Truthfully, over the last week something seemed slightly off with the mirror, but I chalked it up to simply not having had my morning cup of coffee. It made sense, given how blurry the world is in that ungodly period between waking and caffeine. Today, though, there was no mistaking the visage before me was radically different. It was me alright, but my eyes were vacant, rounded features were hardened and angular, and my skin was deathly pale.
By Lloyd Farleyabout a year ago in Horror
'Strong Enough' May Be the Most Honest Portrayal of Athletes Ever
The 2022 sports drama movie ‘Strong Enough’ is a quiet picture, selling well on streaming sites but otherwise has largely gone unnoticed. And that is a shame, as this picture about an athlete, Sam (Ashley Jerue), aiming to break 5 world records in intense functional fitness (CrossFit) just may be the most honest look at the mentality and emotion of athletes.
By Lloyd Farleyabout a year ago in Geeks
Hard Reset
Isaac loved his job. He’d spent years honing his innate skill in programming, taking odd jobs here and there to fund his passion, sometimes over having enough food to eat. So, when Archibald Technologies called and offered him a senior role in the Artificial Intelligence Development program, he leapt at the opportunity. Archibald was light years ahead of any other tech company, treading on the cutting edge of scientific advancement ever since its inception in 2034.
By Lloyd Farleyabout a year ago in Fiction
