C.A. Sanders's Blog, page 24
July 19, 2016
Pokemon Go For Charity
As I’ve mentioned before, I’ve become mildly obsessed with Pokemon Go. It’s my new Geocaching. I’m walking for at least two hours every day now, and usually covering 5K. The thing is, I feel like it’s time that I can spend doing something more worthwhile to the community. I think that I’ve found it.
A few times since I’ve started, I’ve gone out with my garbage picking tools from Keep Rockland Beautiful. While hunting, I’ve been picking up trash and recyclables. That’s great and all (if I do...
July 14, 2016
Pokemon Go vs Geocaching
Like the rest of the universe, I’m obsessed with Pokemon Go. This should not be a surprise to anyone that knows me. What not everyone knows is that I am (or used to be) a geocacher. Most of you don’t know what geocaching is, and that’s okay. But there might not be Pokemon Go without it.
Geocaching is basically treasure hunting with your gps. people lay out boxes (usually empty ammo cases) in places like the woods or historical sites. They upload the coordinates to a geocaching website, and t...
July 11, 2016
Pokemon Go: Hunters in Harmony
Since Thursday, I’ve been playing Pokemon Go to the point where very little writing is getting done. It’s a ridiculous amount of fun, and great exercise. But more than that, it’s bringing people together.
Everytime I go out hunting, I see tons of other people doing the same, people that I’d never interact with in my life. Now we’re chatting, giving each other advice, and just chatting. Again, PEOPLE I’D NEVER INTERACT WITH. I suddenly know the people in my neighborhood and in the parks I go t...
June 30, 2016
The Dead Rabbits Riot
It case you’ve been wondering what I’ve been working on the day few days. The anniversary is July 4th and 5th, so I thought it’d be a good time to finish this article. Enjoy
Independence Day in New York City is a time for high spirits, popping off the fire plug (at least during my childhood), and fireworks. But In 1857, the holiday turned bloody in one of the largest r…
Source: The Dead Rabbits Riot
June 24, 2016
Wired
I went for an echocardiogram yesterday for my heart issues. They also hooked me up with an 24 hour take home ekg machine. I hate this thing, the wires keep snagging, and I can’t shower
But there’s a bright side. I looked in the mirror this morning and saw all the wires and electrodes attached to me. The first thing I thought was “this looks awful.” The second thing:
This look would make a great story character.
Boom.
BTW: In honor of summer and summertime reading, I have lowered the price of...
June 23, 2016
The Epic Dad Joke Meme Post!
Ok, you all know that despite not being a dad, I am a purveyor and connoisseur of dad jokes. I’ve posted jokes with the laughing dog meme before, even the Rick Grimes meme. Lately I’ve been obsessed with the “family groaning at a restaurant while dad laughs” meme. I’ve decided to bless you all with some of my favorites.
You’re welcome
Or, you can hate me forever. Either way, credit goes to @IFindItFunny2. This is some exquisite punishment.
June 22, 2016
The Search Begins Again
I’ve decided that it’s time to look for an agent again.
When I first looked for one back in 2012 (for Song of Simon) I got a few bites and requests for more. Mostly what I got was disappointment. Of course, SoS eventually got picked up by a publisher, so I thought that I didn’t need an agent anyway.
I was wrong. After immersion into the publishing industry, I realized that I had no idea what I’m doing. I rewrote and self published The Watchmage of Old New Yorkafter its long, popular stint at...
June 17, 2016
So We Come to the End
Don’t worry, this isn’t a health post. Although I’m still worried about the heart issues, I don’t think i’m gonna croak any time soon.
Ever since college, I’ve been keeping a journal. That’s pretty common, a lot of people do. Not many people keep it in the bathroom.
Yes, I have a bathroom journal. No, I do not log my shit in there. I just find that the bathroom is a good place to write. I was originally inspired by my friends in college, who kept one. It was a communal book, and they all wrot...
June 10, 2016
One Good Riot Deserves Another
Well, since I got my article on the NYC Police Riot of 1857 up before the anniversary date (6/16), I should start on the consequences. Next month would be the Dead Rabbits Riot. Better get on that soon.
Super secret writing project is coming along well and should be out this fall. I need to edit a couple more stories.
That’s it. Carry on.
