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Visual Art » Generative IllustrationsPosted inImage Gallery Posted in genresAI Generative Illustration
Another AI generative art project. I recently was experimenting with creating some work-themed images. I didn't come up with anything I could use on my FileMaker consulting website, but I…
Writing » Mikesplaining (Answers to Infrequently Asked Questions)Posted inWriting Posted in genresComedy & SocietyMikesplaining
I have a serious question, and, dead serious, I’m not deliberately trying to provoke.
Why do people respect George Carlin? -Brett F., Alberta Carlin was the observational comic who set…
Writing » Thoughts & Opinions » Reviews & Cultural ReportagePosted inWriting Posted in genresMusic Review
Finally giving a listen to the prerelease of old friend Dan Sonenberg’s return to solo singer-songwriting, "Peaks Island Ferry". Rather than set down & give him feedback after it’s over,…
Code & Algorithms » FinancePosted inCode & Algorithms Posted in genresFinance & InvestingIndicators & Algos
Here's a collection of trading tools I wrote & shared on TradingView, a finance markets charting site, in their native Pine script. These were originally published on my old crypto…
Writing » Fun & HumorPosted inWriting Posted in genresGonzo JournalismConfabulated TraveloguesFun
(Sent via email to undisclosed parties) My god, if I knew how my little weekend of excursions was going to turn out, I would have made it an event and…
Music & Sound » Favorite Equipment & ToolsPosted inMusic & Sounds Posted in genresEquipment & Tools Used
I wonder how many of even my guitarist friends will appreciate the above photo. Maybe some of you Seattle musicians, or Ventures fans. I found a set of vintage Mosrite…
Creative Nonfiction PortfolioPosted inWriting Posted in genresReflectionsNocturnal Submissions
I gotta do something about them day nights. I was just walking home from the store, bopping down the street at 11 PM, a time that I grew up believing…
Writing » True Stories » Misc. Recollections & VignettesPosted inWriting Posted in genresSelf-Portraits In Prose
A few years back, my friend Al Katkowski was something of a success with his "Question Of The Day" iphone app and subsequent book. This was a question from the…
News & Info Pages » Site Info & News » Design & Technology InfoPosted inSite Info Posted in genresSite Images Overview
Since they're not always clearly displayed on the front page or in every post, for convenience, this is an automated scrape of all original "featured images" (the background or front…
News & Info Pages » Site Info & News » Design & Technology InfoPosted inSite Info Posted in genresGrody Technical Details
An early viewer asked some questions about the art I use on my site, so I thought I would put together a page of Q&A about the site and the…
News & Info Pages » Site Info & NewsPosted inSite Info Posted in genresAbout This Site
Hey there! Thanks for visiting my online showcase. I'm Mr. Roarke, your host. Welcome to Fantasy Island. But seriously, folks... I've had a personal website for about 20 years, as…
Programming Hacks Used In This SitePosted inCode & Algorithms Posted in genresWordpress CodingPHP
This site uses the "Sinatra" free Wordpress theme as its base. Sinatra includes a single "Hero Header" the row of 3 animated featured posts on the home page which changes…
News & Info PagesPosted inSite Info Posted in genresLegalese
Commencing herewith are the understandings and conditions (hereinafter referred to as the "Terms Of Use") to which you must agree to be permitted to access, view, or use the whole…
Music & Sound » Favorite Equipment & ToolsPosted inMusic & Sounds Posted in genresEquipment & Tools Used
I love the Bento synthesizer app. This is the kind of thing I never would have thought was worth my time, until I started to actually play with it and…