Category: News & Muse

Memory

A Poem by Edmund Janas, copyright 2024 Memory. Memories run deeper than childhood,Etched in our...

Wars by Edmund J. Janas, II

Edmund Janas’ free verse poem “Wars” explores the harsh realities and lasting impacts of combat from the perspective of caring for a veteran father haunted by nightmares. Through visceral yet artful language, it depicts the violence of the battlefield as well as the psychological trauma soldiers carry home. The poem condemns glorifying war from a distance while honoring those who shoulder its burdens.

SNL Sketch PItch: “Kyla’s Claymated News Segment”

Experience the news reimagined through boundless childlike imagination with “Kyla’s Claymated News Segment” – a brilliant new SNL sketch starring comedian Leslie Jones. Each week, Jones voices the rambunctious 8-year-old Kyla, who humorously recaps major headlines via delightfully unhinged claymation adventures. With ruthless honesty and absurdist flair, Kyla transforms complex current events into surreal clay comedy vignettes, creating a vital respite of irreverent escapism and satirical social commentary through an authentic youthful lens.

Treatment: SNL Sketch – “Long-form Greeting Cards”

A dark but humorous and irreverent take on life’s uncertainties, this dark comedy SNL pitch sketch explores the premise of a greeting card company that hires cynical writers to pen blunt, morbid messages for major life events like graduations. The scene depicts a young graduate excitedly opening a card from his family, only to be met with a shockingly pessimistic diatribe about life being an unpredictable series of disappointments followed by death. As the graduate’s face falls in confusion, his family erupts in outrage and horror at the card’s dark musings.

A Fight For Veteran’s End-of-Life Dignity

Struggling for justice, a devoted son continues appealing his late father’s inadequate medical care by the VA which he believes caused severe suffering, though diligent home efforts aimed to protect the decorated WWII veteran. After a dismissed federal case and denied appeals, he persists raising awareness despite legal barriers, hoping his father’s service and plight fuels reform protecting elderly, disabled veterans.

Trust Life

A motivational quote for those who feel like they are in the dark and working hard with little to show.

The Complexities of Authenticity and Influence on Social Media

This post reflects on the complexities of being genuine versus seeking influence on social media. It discusses the author’s desire for authentic self-expression despite risks like trolling. The author asks how to balance staying true to one’s values while also expanding positive impact online.

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