(updated as of April 9th, 2023)

I’m finishing up on book #2! It will be much longer than expected, though, still fun! It’s exciting and definitely nerve wreaking to put your words into the atmosphere for others to read and try to understand. It is always with hope that people like it.

  • song of the moment: Norah Jones: Come Away With Me

(updated as of April 13th, 2023)

In the process of sorting these thoughts and finding where they fit into the story is a mystery into itself.

(updated as of April 15th, 2023)

I read a nice quote today, in a foreign language and it might have been just a description of a typography, but my mind segmented a portion of it to mean something about: the agony of pain is hunger itself.

  • song at the moment: Florence And The Machine singing Ben E. King’s Stand By Me

(updated as of April 23rd, 2023)

It’s National Poetry Month!! I stopped writing for the book, and essentially done for now, but still have poems that can be written. So, here’s one that I just made up on the spot:

If words were just chatter.
I will find solace in the heartbeats that matter. 
I wonder, where we'd be, when the sounds of the world around us are closed and shutter.
I will be there, happily, full of glee without a need to mutter.
I'm glad that we have each other.
  • song of the moment: Ed Sheeran’s Thinking Out Loud

(updated as of April 25, 2023)

I write about love and essential can give practical advice, but fail to fully understand if it is ever practical enough.

Something that helps is asking these poignant questions to your love:

  • How are you?
  • How’s your day?
  • Do you want to talk now, or later?

If you find that the answer is not now, then, save it for later; when the stresses of the day have simmered a bit and more air is available to answer them. There isn’t a timeline to make everything okay, but it helps to know you have someone to listen when you’re ready to talk.

(updated as of April 28, 2023)

I GET TO… is a good stance on the day. Make it meaningful as you want it. Been busy and sometimes neglectful of the people that genuinely love me and what’s happening in their world that I forget to tell them how proud I am of them, but they always know, I hope. I’M PROUD OF YOU, my love.

  • song of the moment: Joshua Radin – My My Love

(updated as of April 30, 2023)

It’s going live and some will see these notes for the first time that are not near me. It’s scary and exciting that your words can move people, but make your actions speak, too. Hopefully, it’s full of love.

  • song of the moment: Jason Mraz and Colbie Caillat- Lucky

(updated as of May 8, 2023)

I figured out how to set titles. It means nothing to everyone else but it was a big deal. It’s nice to have little wins.

  • song of the moment: Israel Kamakawiwoʻole’s Somewhere Over The Rainbow

(updated as of May 21, 2023)

I forgot how to set titles and re-learned it but made more progress in formatting book #2.

  • song of the moment: Bill Withers’s Lovely Day

(updated as of May 28, 2023)

I took a break from formatting and got the chance to help high school students from the Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) program improve their interview skills and showcase their academic portfolios. They’re really bright students! It was fun!

  • song of the moment: Orla Gartland’s More Like You

(updated as of June 10, 2023)

I’m getting married! It’s perfect that a simple solid band would have made me equally happy. It’s about a successful marriage and not about the ring, to me, at least. I like the round shape a lot. I think this post needs further explanation later.

  • song of the moment: Etta James’s At Last

(updated as of June 14, 2023)

It’s going well. I’m still editing book #2, but I did get to write more poems and entered a few contest that we will see how it goes. The process of writing poetry again was freeing and so unexpected. It’s enjoyable and being in that zone where your heart just speaks.

I wanted to say that the act of giving is personal, but meaningful for the individuals involved that care was considered mixed with intentions. I know the ring is important symbol of love and what that love entails, because nobody steps into anything hoping it’ll go wrong, or know it’ll not go as planned, so live in the moment.

(fun note–Mr. Valli was instrumental in creating a subcategory that transitioned the blues to rock and roll. I only took one music class and I got to go to class and just listen to music and of course there were tests in there, but mainly just relaxing.)

  • song of the moment: Frankie Valli’s Can’t Take My Eyes Off You

(updated as of July 21, 2023)

I’ve formatted close to 200 pages and a little more to go but it has taken a bit longer than I expected. Nonetheless, it will be done, by this year. I’ve been thinking of the next book as I finish this one that I genuinely enjoy writing, or the process of writing more than I once did. I’m growing as writer, hopefully!

I got these cool items from people I care about and it shows they know me and love me. It was very unexpected but a nice surprise. ( pictured: an orchid plant, poetry book, and handmade tea cups from a Japanese artisan)

  • song of the moment: Imagine Dragons’s Next To Me

(updated as of July 28th, 2023)

If you’re asked, if you like Star Wars or Star Trek, what would you say? It’s truly a difficult question and defines where you stand in the science fiction realm. I would say both and to prove it that I was sitting on a replica Bridge, while doing a Vulcan salute but wearing a chewbacca outfit. I didn’t get to go Comic Con but heard it was fun that I was tending to my tomatoes and watching it finally have fruit. Here’s some other cool items I got that I equally adore.

  • song of the moment: Carole King’s One Fine Day

(updated as of Aug 2nd 2023)

I’m making progress towards finishing the second book and I can’t wait for people to read the love.

  • song of the moment: Aisha Badru- The Way Back Home

(updated as of Aug 9, 2023)

I recently got reminded it’s okay to stop and take a breather that most things don’t need your worries.

  • song of the moment: The Civil Wars’s I’ve Got This Friend

(updated as of Aug 18, 2023)

I’m completing the book and will stop these reminders of finishing and just doing it.

  • song of the moment: Nola Kin’s Not What You Think

(update as of Aug 24, 2023)

Nostalgia hits you when you re-read emotions that you wrote and feel like it’s waiting.

  • song of the moment: Janis Joplin’s Turtle Blues

(updated as of September 22, 2023)

Time seems to escape me that I haven’t updated in awhile. We have a release date picked and finishing up on the design of the poetry book cover with minor details but it means a lot. We also made contributions to some climate change organizations and waiting till they get cleared to update the donors list.

  • song of the moment: John Lennon’s Imagine

(update as of October 4, 2023)

I didn’t win the lottery. Though, to be fair, my two tickets would not have made a dent, in the possibilities of winning, all of which, I learned about yesterday, afternoon. So, there was a slight chance but to know that a portion goes to educational funding is a prize into itself. The real scandal would be me giving away winnings to charity; just because that’s what I would do. ( No, I’ve never been involved in any type of scandal, ever. I would still donate to charity, though.)

  • song of the moment: Adele’s To Be Loved

(updated as of October 11, 2023)

It’s heartbreaking seeing the countless lives in turmoil that words can’t express. My heart goes out to you all.

(updated as of November 12, 2023)

One of my poems not written for the upcoming book will be published in an anthology and something cool is that the publishing company is owned by veterans.

  • song of the moment: Midnight Hour by Jamestown Revival

(updated as of December 10, 2023)

There’s a lot happening in the world that can’t be mended but to be able to help is what makes me grateful for that opportunity. To share that we’re all connected.

  • song of the moment: Avett Brothers’s I Go To My Heart

(updated as of February 8th, 2024)

I got the honor of working with some amazing people for the 2024 regional competition for Poetry Out Loud. The winner will be heading to Sacramento for the next round and she’s exceptional! As the accuracy judge, I can say that she didn’t miss a single word in both rounds and also delivered a powerful performance, according to the other judges. All the students did a great job and so glad everyone enjoyed themselves and had fun!

  • song of the moment: Muddy Waters and The Rolling Stones’s Instrumental 1

(updated as of March 5th, 2024)

I’m not getting married. I wish it was something more dramatic like refusal to sign the pre nuptial agreement but to be fair that you should consider and express that one is needed; seeing how marriage is a legal binding contract to protect you and your spouse. It was fundamental items that could not be compromised upon and you want something to be loving and full of happiness that’ll last for a lifetime.

I owe everyone a second book and it’ll still be published with a slight delay but arriving in 2024 instead.

  • song of the moment: Taylor Swift’s The One

(updated as of April 28th, 2024)

We changed our business name to “1 Poem” and the business’s core message is still the same of donating to charities and organizations from the e-book sales. I’m editing book #2 again.

And this past, prior weekend, I got to be apart of the Great American Clean-Up by beautifying the city and I even saw the mayor give a speech on how there has been improvements throughout and the stark differences a few years has been with the help of everyone in the community. Well done everyone!

  • song of the moment: Frank Sinatra and Duke Ellington- Things Ain’t What They Used to Be

(updated as of October 20, 2024)

I’m really bad at updating, and I do apologize for not being more studious. Book #2 will be released January 27th, 2025. I’m figuring out what would be a good closing dedication and it will be that line; it’s simple and nice.

Thank you for loving me.

  • song of the moment: “I met you when I felt so alone. It’s how you reminded me to fill in those spaces because I’m fully grown. If I ever need someone, you’re a few steps from a phone. I’m here feeling so alone.”

(updated as of January 26th, 2025)

Here’s the cover of the poetry book #2! My niece painted this, I’m so proud of her and had to make it the cover of my poems. It’s cheerful and something needed right now with everything happening in the world. I hope you all have a good day! The new book will be released March 8, 2025 or until further notice. I promise it’ll be released this year. I’ve been busy with family, friends, and other important matters of life.

  • song of the moment: Waves- Wildcardz

(I was going to post another song but I found this and wanted to share. It’s pretty and hopefully it’ll make you smile if you’re having a tough day because I have those days and it’s helpful to know there’s someone out there that knows how you feel on those days. I probably have a music twin out there, however, coincidental it is and how our individual world are similar but not.)

(updated as of May 11, 2025)

Spending time with family. Got my passport in January 2025, super excited about that and my first country I’m going to visit is Japan!!! I’m still saving up for it, but Japan 2026 is happening and will be my first time there!! I will give further updates later and just feeling grateful.

  • song of the moment: Mandolin Orange by The Wolves

(updated as of Dec. 20, 2025)

It’s been awhile since I’ve written. Japan is not happening in 2026, as planned because I want to see more than what I had anticipated, so more time is needed to be spent on the planning process. Also, I couldn’t miss someone’s special day that’s more important than Japan that it will be there and waiting when I arrive in 2027! I sold a book last month and it doesn’t cover a donation but I just donated with my personal funds instead because it was important to me. The book will be released on Feb. 14, 2026 because it’s about love and that day is about love. No, my fiancé isn’t in my life, and it’s been over a year and he’s still him. Very much beige for someone who doesn’t like beige. I like beige. A harsh part of aging is when life ends and my pet died. And this song is for her. She was the best dog you can have, very calm but fierce!

  • Fantasmas by Humbe

(updated as of February 14, 2026)

Here’s book #2 (part 1) as promised. ARE YOU THE 1? That you can buy it there and a portion of proceeds still goes to charity! (title hyperlink-just click and it’ll take you to AMAZON’s book section. or you can click here: https://a.co/d/08QdNTG6

I’m celebrating the day with my family, making food and organizing. Typical day activities. It’s what happens when you’re single and you love ‘love’ but don’t have a romantic valentine. It’s alright. Valentine’s day spirit should be every day though.

  • Song of the moment: I Choose You by Sara Bareilles

(updated as of May 12, 2026)

I celebrated Mother’s Day with the family and we were all there for my mother, simply praying and enjoying meals together. I made a donation for my parents and it should arrive soon. I also got to experience something cool and I’m grateful I got to learn about money and financial literacy first-hand because of my background, knowledge and experience.

(Jack with Eugene Jarecki discussing The Six Billion Dollar Man film with global streaming exclusively at: thesixbilliondollarman.com )

I got to see Jack showcase something he’s super passionate about and it is bitcoin! And the power of financial freedom that bitcoin has established for many people around the world. The more I learn about him that the more I love him. He’s the type of man my parents would approve of because he’s just a kind and good man. He’s the man I would really marry, if given the chance with humility and so many other factors not involving money. I support Jack!

  • Song of the moment: Lean On Me by Bill Withers

(updated as of June 21, 2026)

Happy Father’s Day to yours and mine! I’m celebrating by eating seafood because my father loves seafood and can have it like every day and our family usually do have fish, or other seafood items three times a week or more, depending on the variety and cooking method. He likes his coffee, so coffee was in our home, but I never tried it. I still haven’t had coffee. Missed opportunities. Misconceptions of my father was that he did do most things to the extreme which is real but mellowed out as he got older and found peace within himself only he can find. Now being a grown adult, you start to realize the influences on you as you grow up and choose those choices for yourself and become who you decide to be because that’s who you are as an individual. My life choices don’t reflect his sometimes. Make good choices is what he’d want for his children and grandbabies. He volunteered a lot and gave back a lot that others don’t realize so I carry that with me to be giving and caring towards people just because we can. Have a good day!

Also, I’m a producer now on the film starring Julian Assange at thesixbilliondollarman.com that I haven’t seen the whole film, just various clips, so I’m going into it without preconceived notions, except for my prior biases of what I’ve read about him, and what the media has described about him that isn’t fair to him at all. And yes, I was scared to be connected to this man through my producing credit because he’s a polarizing figure in our world, but I have to open to hear him out and his story. Don’t judge because you can someday be judged with the same viewpoints. His local, federal and international cases against him were eventually dropped and he served time for his other charges some of which were just distribution of information, so he’s a free man.

My tomatoes are doing well this season. Some surprising well. I’ve eaten a few and really enjoyed them. Some of my coworkers retired, and one of them introduced me to this band that I like it and haven’t heard of them before, so I hope you enjoy it like I did.

  • Song of the moment: St. Louis Blues by Preservation Hall Jazz Band

(updated as of June 28, 2026)

The devastation of lives lost and those still hurting in Venezuela is still on my mind, along with all that’s still occurring with natural disasters to human toll at home and around the world that it’s very difficult to express that you find ways to cope and understand why it is happening. It’s not a distraction but real life. It’s people. It’s about all of us, experiencing it and trying our best to show support.

However, I did get a moment to share in and watch alongside during the exclusive premier and showing of the Six-Billion-Dollar Man film and it was great!

I was wrong, my bias and my ability of a human being of non judgmental was exposed. He’s not the monster that’s portrayed and my preconceived notions of him has changed for the better. I saw a complex human being and got a glimpse into his thought processes and I don’t know how he thinks, or how he is naturally because what I got to see were some surveillance footage into his everyday life as he was confined in the embassy (that agreed to house him and agreed to protect him) until his legal case was being playing out, which took years. I repeat, years!

I saw a man that wanted information to be free, so other people can decide what’s happening and what has occurred. He was charged with distribution and accepting of classified information and allowing it to be accessed on his website among other charges. Information was given, or dropped and accessed, then given to the mass media. Some who took advantage and took it upon their own means. It was a lot of information in various forms; an open source per se. The magnitude of it all is something I’m still trying to understand. He spent years just fighting to clear his name and enclosed in a building that is originally an office space turned into a make-shift small flat that’s like a prison without being able to leave, or touch the grass, or see flowers, nothing.

That’s confinement without due process.

I didn’t know much about his cases or the charges against him that I learned so much that originally, he was charged with rape. And it turns out to be interactions with fellow adults who just wanted him to be tested for a sexual transmitted disease, and they went to the police to force him to take a test, he wanted to do the testing on his own terms and not under distress but the authorities charged him with rape. As someone who studied about crime and an advocate for sexual crime victims that rape is rape. And to be charged with such when you haven’t done anything is wrong, that’s so upsetting!

There’s more to the film that I just wanted to give you all a small glimpse of what stood out to me and not the whole story because there’s more in that two-hour film I got to see.

There’s so much more! I hope you get to see it to get your own reaction and feelings on it. I want a distribution, or studio company to just stand up and go “You know what I would love to want everyone else to see this too!’

If you know someone or have the powers and opportunity to share how much the general public needs to see this film, please urge them to buy and distribute it to a wider audience. For now, it’s some private funding and bitcoin funded.

I would like you to see it! You need to see this film!

Also, the after the film discussion with Jack, the director Mr. Eugene and Mr. Snowden was something worth seeing. Never would I expect that I would be able to just listen and watch this interaction and I’m not sure how they managed that either (Mr. Snowden is still in exile). It’s another oh my goodness type of moment for me because I’ve very mild mannered and have never gotten into trouble politically, or legally that I’m like vanilla. It was great! It made me so happy to see these individuals being themselves and able to just chat and discuss. That was a portion of my Saturday. Be safe and smile on!

(if you click the link, or copy and paste it that it should take you to the playlist and you can play it as you continue on throughout your day.)

(updated as of July 1, 2026)

I recently printed a picture of my parents, together, smiling. They’ve been together for over thirty years or more. (Some talks of a divorce were mentioned.) I think they stayed for us, their kids. I think they stayed for themselves. I don’t know their mindset and their decisions.

I know that when I get married that it’ll be because of love. Be happy, find your love.
(This is still one of my favorite songs about love that I wish I could’ve written it.)

  • Song of the moment: Ed Sheeran’s Thinking Out Loud

(updated Aug. 10, 2026)

Summer has been fun! I got to hang with family and friends and growing into myself more than I had expected to ever grow (secretly, you kind of shrink as you get older but internally, I grew). I upgraded my life in small ways and have collected a few more paintings that I’m really happy to own and can’t believe I own because the artist lines are just so pretty. I’m focused on various items that I hope to accomplish because I just enjoy it!

On love, I’m getting old that some days I feel old, and some days I feel younger than I am. In addition, I offered to be a matchmaker, for a creator of a matchmaking site because I seriously felt I could find him his soulmate. It’s very logical of me to pinpoint what a person would want in a partner and hope to find someone who will be more than just a checklist of his wants but a soul he’ll love forever. I didn’t get a response on credibility of match-making or he doesn’t want a stranger to matchmaking him, who knows. I would have been incredible on finding him love! I did try a dating site once, not his and it was geared towards people with good credit scores. Financial responsibility is important but not a real indicator of responsibility on love. The men on the site were nice and nothing harmful came out of it that the people who did like me that I didn’t find a forever in them and the ones I liked for various hobbies listed didn’t like me for whatever their criteria. However, I was always nice with a response on the men I rejected, because you don’t want to make the other person feel it was them that I wished them well on their journey in love and told them firmly it’s not with me. I listed hobbies, pictures of myself and my favorite book on love that I read in hopes that it changes people who came across it to just be better partners overall. The book is “The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work” by John Gottman and Nan Silver. (I’ve never been married, however, there are key principles in this that helps resolve a deteriorating marriage and ways to fix misunderstandings where it doesn’t break and just mend the pieces. Also, not all marriages were supposed to work out as well and it’s mentioned that when love happens, it is unpredictable.) I’m still hopeful on love, overall. All learning experiences in life and happiness.

  • Song of the moment: Laufey’s What Love Will Do To You