Remember when 2021 held such promise? After an extremely bleak 2020 filled with deaths of loved ones and mass confusion the world over, 2021 seemed like a shining diamond on the parched horizons. Did 2021 live up to my expectations? No. Nothing does. With the global pandemic still burning, it's been yet another rough year... Continue Reading →
12.29.21 Wintertide XVII (Poetry)
It's that time of the year again. Since 2004, I've written this poem annually to do a check on the state of affairs of myself during the holiday season. Here's this year's version. It's "Wintertide XVII" from my poetry book for Oct-Dec 2021, 'Earthly Delights in a Closed Type Universe.' Have a wonderful holiday! -BB... Continue Reading →
12.28.21 Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2021 (Tech Review)
When I decided to upgrade my black metallic Surface Laptop 3 two months ago to what was to come from Microsoft in 2021, I went all out. I sold it on eBay, along with my base model Surface Pro 7 to 'upgrade' to one of Microsoft's latest new laptop offerings, the massive Surface Laptop Studio,... Continue Reading →
12.25.21 My Christmas Wish
My Christmas Wish this year is for the world to continually strive to be a better place. My wish is for people to get along, regardless of their political or religious beliefs (or otherwise). My wish is for everything to stop being so political, life's too short. My wish is for everyone to get their... Continue Reading →
12.20.21 Reach for Fire (Poetry, 2015)
Is falling in love again worth the risk? Is putting your heart on the line worth it when you're in your 40's and have seen and lived every trick in the book? Sometimes, it's like rolling dice, or reaching for fire. This poem was written six years ago on Dec 21, 2015 and was contained in my poetry book, 'Look for the Silver Linings.' Enjoy! -BB
12.19.21 BCB News: Season 2 of “Ballistik Coffee Boy,” my vintage gaming channel on YouTube, begins Jan 3rd !
Great news ๐ Beginning January 3rd, the new 2nd season of "Ballistik Coffee Boy" will be produced by moi ๐ I've made a small, cute 1-minute trailer with this info that I'll include the link to here, but read on to find out specifics...!
12.18.21 The Edge of December (Journal)
So here we are! On the edge of December... on the verge of yet another new year. Can you believe it? In this month's journal, I talk about the fast pace of life I've become accustomed to lately. Enjoy!
12.13.21 “Ballistik Coffee Boy – Storytime,” a new feature on my YouTube page, features chapters of my first novel, ‘Sweet Pea’ & more!
So, I never thought the day would come! The first novel I wrote, "Sweet Pea," is now up on YouTube as part of an ongoing weekly series named 'Storytime.' In this new series, I read my writings & get cozy with a cup of joe. Take a look and subscribe, like & comment! Enjoy. -BB
12.11.21 Victory Laps in Outer Space (Poetry, 2021)
"Victory Laps in Outer Space" was written on Dec 10, 2021, from my poetry journal for Oct-Dec 2021, 'Earthly Delights in a Closed Type Universe.' It's an atypically happy yarn. Enjoy (while it lasts)! -BB
12.09.21 Remembrances of You (Poetry, 2021)
"Remembrances of You" was written about the second anniversary of my Dad's passing. It was written on Dec 5, 2021 in my poetry book, 'Earthly Delights in a Closed Type Universe." Love & miss u always, Dad! -BB