Author Archives: Patrick Scott Barnes

About Patrick Scott Barnes

Most of Central Florida knows Stone Crazy (Patrick Scott Barnes) as a poet. Yet, he also photographs, DJ and blogs. The rest of the time, the now sober blogger guzzles Diet Coke in Central Florida nightspots.

Spider-Man’s Racial Identity (a poem)

Posted on August 11, 2020

Second grade. Forgot how it went. Think it was during music class. White classmate said he was Spider-Man. Then, I said I was Spider-Man too. Or something like that. Classmate said Spider-Man wasn’t black. I do remember that part.   … Continue reading →

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Nocturnal Creature (a poem)

Posted on July 19, 2020

Nocturnal. Definition? People who are active at night. A word I learned recently about myself.   Studies describe nocturnal people as smart and creative. (Well, I’ll get back to you on that one.) Studies say nocturnal people lag in academics. … Continue reading →

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Ass for Days (a poem)

Posted on June 30, 2020

Can’t stop looking at my co-worker’s big ass.  Trying to be a gentleman to her. Trying not to see her as a sex object.  Trying to see her as just another co-worker. Still can’t stop looking at that big ass. … Continue reading →

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A Favorite Florida Bar Now Known Nationwide for Covid-19 Cases

Posted on June 18, 2020

Back in 2018, I used to hang out at Kiwi’s Pub and Grill, located in Altamonte Springs, Florida. Mostly, I went there for trivia nights. Plus I enjoyed the food and service. Because I no longer live in the area, … Continue reading →

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Unemployed During Coronavirus Pandemic (a poem)

Posted on June 17, 2020

Virus hits your state. Governor orders statewide lockdown. Businesses close except those considered essential. Your company isn’t essential. You get laid off.   Fear hits you. How are you going to pay bills? What about food? What about rent? (Or … Continue reading →

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Serving Facebook Probation

Posted on June 10, 2020

Yesterday, I go to my Facebook page and see this! An account warning. Apparently, I rubbed someone the wrong way. The violation was about a link I posted on a group page. The link contained a poem I wrote about … Continue reading →

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Black Men Supporting Trump (a poem)

Posted on June 7, 2020

Disclaimer: The views of the character in this poem are not my own. Who says black men can’t be sexist, homophobic and anti-illegal immigrant? Why let white guys have all the fun?   Keep them bitches in line. Stop them … Continue reading →

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Amazon Sent Money to My Bank Account

Posted on June 6, 2020

Since 2014, I had been selling books and e-books on Amazon. I haven’t been very successful at that. When it comes to my photo and poetry book Three Orlando Nightspots, most of that tiny success involved me selling the book … Continue reading →

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Photos of Blood Test Bandages

Posted on June 4, 2020

In the previous blog, I wrote about me taking blood tests. For three years, I have been taking them. Sometimes, I would photograph the bandage and upload the pic to Facebook. Today, I decided to share those pics. Enjoy. If … Continue reading →

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A Blood Test Appointment During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Posted on June 2, 2020

This morning, I drove to the Adventhealth located in Altamonte Springs, Florida.  Usually, I arrive here for blood tests.  First, I would register on the first floor. Afterwards, I am sent to the second floor. There, blood is drawn from … Continue reading →

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