My “Hollywood Party Scene(s)” is up at Big Windows Review

My story Hollywood Party Scene(s), possibly my last publication for 2023, is featured on The Big Windows Review today. I wrote it so that it seems over the top, but could it actually be a true story? Decide for yourselves and feel free to comment here or on the magazine's website. I hope to post …

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Graduate gets Pulitzer nomination

I recently came across an article that's over 25 years old when the newspaper from the University of Tennessee, the Daily Beacon, published this story on me titled "Graduate gets Pulitzer nomination."

Some Recently Found Scott C. Holstad Quote Wallpapers

I have been finding more and more quotes attributed to me all over the Net, the majority without my knowledge and often leaving me wondering how these creators stumble across me or my quotes. What I'm posting today seems to be a newish trend in Scott C Holstad quotes: Wallpapers...

What we do for “likes”

I wonder how many readers of Hankrules2011 can relate to this. Anyone?

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I took this picture last night. Immediately afterward, I wanted to post it online. I’ve deactivated my Facebook account and don’t use Instagram much, so I didn’t post it anywhere until now.

Why, I wondered, did I feel compelled to seek affirmation for my photo? It’s really not that special. It’s just that after almost 15 years, I’m conditioned to share things to an online audience.

We humans are affirmation seekers, and it’s not always a bad thing. I try to show appreciation for the blogs I follow so that the writers will know I appreciate the effort.

So, please admire this average photo, but remember that I appreciate every like and comment. 😁

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A Poll: Which Group of the Following Experiences is NOT True About Me?

Which of the following is NOT true about me? Some of this stuff seems crazy. It's meant to...