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.

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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No Sympathy for a Burning Wells Fargo Building

Posted on May 31, 2020

As riots burn Minneapolis, I heard folks torched a Wells Fargo building. Good! I realize this is the improper way to behave. Arson is wrong. Arson can kill. Arson lowers me to the level of those I despise. Yet, I … Continue reading →

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Black People, High Blood Pressure and COVID-19

Posted on May 27, 2020

In a previous blog, I feared losing my job. As of this writing, the world is experiencing a recession. I always get fired during recessions. Now, another fear adds on to my first one.  I have high blood pressure.  With … Continue reading →

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Happy Past Jobs Fired Me

Posted on May 25, 2020

In the previous blog, I mentioned both Wal-Mart and Kmart firing me during economic recessions.  Also, in past blogs, I mentioned Beacham Nightclub firing me. All three incidents left psychological damage I never fully recovered from. As of this writing, … Continue reading →

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Rising US Unemployment Scaring the Shit Out of Me

Posted on May 17, 2020

I have been employed since November 2019.  On Facebook, I see friends’ posts about unemployment. Some posts talk about being laid off. This due to virus lock-downs. Some posts talk about hard times getting unemployment benefits: unemployment website crashing down … Continue reading →

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Music Memorabilia Pics from Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach

Posted on October 30, 2019

Earlier this month, I rode with friends to Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach, located on the shores of Daytona Beach, Florida. There our friends Oak Hill Drifters played a good mixture of rockabilly, classic country, western swing, late 50s-early 60s … Continue reading →

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My Housing Crisis Fixed!

Posted on October 7, 2019

My last blog involved me having to leave my rented spot in five days.  Since then, I have successfully relocated.  A friend is allowing me to sleep in a spare room until I get back on my feet. Another friend … Continue reading →

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Five Days to Move Out!

Posted on October 1, 2019

Boy, did I wind up in the shithole. Some of it is my own damned fault. So, here it goes. I move to Orlando’s College Park. I found me a room for six hundred bucks a month, utilities included. Yet, … Continue reading →

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American Booty Book Covers in London

Posted on September 29, 2019

Last week, my buddy Joe Romain Facebook-messaged me some pics. I live in Orlando, Florida. Joe lives in London, England. Recently, Joe walked around London with my two books The Butt Freak Blues and Three Orlando Nightspots. The Butt Freak … Continue reading →

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