Jack Varnell
Social Yet Distanced: A View with an Emotionalorphan and Friends
A cross blend of neuroses combining poetry, art, politics, and real-life tales of an emotionalorphan, and oh-so-controversial topics. Sharing news and discussions on Lit, Poetry, the world around us, and the efficacy of manners. Our primary purpose is to bring the world of poetry and literature with other forms of art to share the work, the history and to inspire those in the audience to investigate the power of survival and healing through the arts.
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Jack Varnell
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Jun 30, 2026
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“Bob Dylan: A Journey Through Creativity” 24.10.2024 5:11
Welcome to “Bob Dylan: A Journey Through Creativity” exploring the depths of artistic creativity through the lens of one of the most enigmatic figures in music history. I’m your host, Jack Varnell. I'm not a poetry, lit, or even Dylan afficianado, but I am a fan of all. My goal is to point you to something you might want more of... Let’s delve into the wellsprings of creativity and unravel the mys...
Eavesdropping for Fun and for Profit 13.10.2024 4:05
Eavesdropping for Fun and for Profit Out of Podcast Ideas? Do you need some inspiration for your words and art Here's "To Eavesdrop on Other People's Conversations** Feeling stuck for inspirational ideas? Let me introduce you to a timeless source of inspiration: eavesdropping. Yes, you heard me right. Eavesdropping can significantly enhance creativity by exposing you to diverse perspectives and au...
Poetry and Traditional Therapy: Complementary Paths 10.10.2024 5:07
Poetry and Traditional Therapy: Complementary Paths Both poetry and traditional therapy offer distinct avenues for emotional healing. Poetry provides a creative outlet, allowing individuals to express intense emotions through metaphor and symbolism. It offers structure, helping to contain chaotic feelings. In contrast, traditional therapy provides a guided environment with direct feedback and supp...
Poetry Therapy 101 - Write Your Way to Happiness! 08.10.2024 6:57
The Healing Power of Poetry POETRY, TRAUMA, AND HEALING, OH MY !!! Poetry offers a structured way to express complex emotions, providing a safe space to explore feelings that might be overwhelming. By writing poetry, we can untangle our thoughts and create a sense of distance, making them more manageable. THERE WILL BE BLOOD, AND Personal Stories and Testimonials https://bit.ly/SyDCafe Community h...
the-open-door-of-opportunity 23.08.2024 0:39
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Behold the Mighty Monarch... 22.08.2024 1:06
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After Jim Harrison... 21.08.2024 0:52
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Assured 20.08.2024 0:47
-Assured- By Jack Varnell · 05/10/2011 in the dark forest she is far above the ground. she feels the lift and fall of walking but feels comfortably paralyzed. beneath her, the shoulders of a man one who would carry her for miles and years. when she is weightless, or heavy with doubt. he is as unsteady as a leaf in the wind. she, like a feather floating, or on the crest of a round stoned river. she...
We Had To Heal | Exploring Personal Healing Journeys 15.07.2024 4:10
Intro: The need for emotional release became anxiety for me. Sobriety and change can be enough for some, but for me, there was a burn. Deep from the belly. Deep from the heart. Pain from an angry liver made the call. I had to heal. My Story In my journey, it became clear there were residual “blank spots” in my perceptions, emotions and more than a little muddled thinking. In my recovery groups, gr...
The Curse Of A Reformed Liar 13.07.2024 1:11
The Curse Of A Reformed Liar The curse of a reformed liar is that The ones that love him, Rarely believe the reformation, When the reformed is being truthful. In the name of being honest, He's made sure they knew the former reputation. Every disappointment,let down, and failure, Even a promise yet to be fulfilled. Rapidly perceived to be a lie, The irony is that the reformed, To counter the re...
Wim Wenders Taught Me Everything I Need to Know about Love, Eternity, and Heaven 13.07.2024 2:24
Wim Wenders Taught Me Everything I Need to Know about Love, Eternity, and Heaven Innocent curiosity rewarded, I stared hard into the mirror to put on my best face. To find the courage to make a dream come true. You laughed and were intrigued. I heard you breathe a sigh, a release. You laughed and were intrgued, and I was enchanted fully... Again. By Ocean sparkles framed by dimples and starlight h...
The Poetry of Healing, the Healing of Poetry. 04.07.2024 4:01
The poetry of healing, the healing of poetry. Poetry has long been recognized for its therapeutic and healing qualities, both for the writer and the reader. The act of creating or engaging with poetry can be a powerful tool for processing emotions, finding meaning, and fostering personal growth. Poetry offers a unique language that can express complex emotions and experiences that may be difficul...
On Being an Angel" showcasing Francesca Woodman's photography: 23.06.2024 14:36
On Being an Angel" showcasing Francesca Woodman's photography: Francesca Woodman was an American photographer known for her black and white images featuring herself or female models, often nude and blurred. Here are key details about her life: Born in 1958 in Denver, Colorado to artist parents George and Betty Woodman. Began taking photographs at age 13 and continued until her death. Atte...
Warped Lives Of Blameless Children The Book. - Chapters 1 - 4 21.06.2024 14:56
The Emotional Orphan Manifesto: A Work In Progress I am not a hero, possess no fortune, haven't changed or influenced the course of mankind or history in any way. I am not a Messiah nor a movie of the week. I am unaware of any whose life has been permanently altered by knowing me, and for the most part I know nothing about the lives today of those I touched, or crossed paths with. On the other...
Blue Jazz Anniversaries 18.06.2024 1:04
Blue Jazz Anniversaries Blue Glow of boredom - perhaps apathy dances across his face. Not so much older, but aged. It reflects off the replacement eyes that made reading possible again Back when he still had the passion for that escape. He prefers someting more mindless now. Thinks of those days. There are anniversaries everywhere.
Sylvia Plath - Poems, Death / A Bio 16.06.2024 9:13
Sylvia Plath - Poems, Death / A Bio (1932-1963) Sylvia Plath was an American novelist and poet. Plath met and married British poet Ted Hughes, although the two later split. The depressive Plath committed suicide in 1963, garnering accolades after her death for the novel *The Bell Jar*, and the poetry collections *The Colossus* and *Ariel*. In 1982, Plath became the first person to win a posthumous...
I Listened to Steely Dan while on LSD At A Suburban River Park 12.06.2024 0:51
a poem about real life. Special Shout Out to Angel McK... I Listened to Steely Dan while on LSD At A Suburban River Park join us for more by subscribing, and interacting, and visiting us at Buymeacoffee.com/socialyetdistanced THANKS...
HOW MUCH DO YOU KNOW ABOUT LOG CABIN CHURCHES 11.06.2024 0:28
HOW MUCH DO YOU KNOW ABOUT LOG CABIN CHURCHES A short visual venting poetry from an emotionalorphan.
How to POEM and WHY 11.06.2024 3:16
Poetic phrasing is the heartbeat of poetry, the rhythm that gives life to the words. It is the careful selection and arrangement of words that create a melodic flow, a cadence that resonates within us. Each line, each stanza, is a symphony of language, crafted with precision and intention.
The Transformative Power of Impactful Poetic Phrasing 07.06.2024 3:16
In a world inundated with words, where language is often reduced to mere communication, poetry stands as a beacon, reminding us of the profound depths that words can reach. Impactful poetic phrasing is a testament to the enduring power of language, a reminder that words are not merely vessels of information but rather, they are the brushstrokes that paint the canvas of human experience. At its ess...
Behind “A Boy Named Sue” 23.05.2024 3:05
Behind “A Boy Named Sue” Johnny Cash’s version of “A Boy Named Sue” is one of the first songs I can ever remember hearing. I first heard it in my now-late dad’s old blue stretched-out crappy car from 1970-something...
How To Dethrone GOD 23.05.2024 1:03:11
After the success of his debut collection,- A Vortex of Securocrats, Belfast-based author/poet Christopher Owens will be releasing his debut novella on Friday 24th February via the Brighton-based experimental publishing company Sweat Drenched Press. Entitled “dethrone god”, it is an amusing, poignant, and thought-provoking tale where the reader follows the unnamed narrator as he tries to get home...
Cupid Forgave Her 05.05.2024 0:43
Short fictional myths, poems and legends from jack varnell. 100 percent uninformed.
Bleeding Out 15.04.2024 7:16
Bleeding Out Love Lies Bleeding.... Images and Voice MAY be AutoGenerated #AI_Poetry Cafe SyD https://bit.ly/SyDCafe YOUTUBE https://bit.ly/SydVid PODCAST https://bit.ly/SocialYetDistanced
Dance With Uncertainty 15.04.2024 0:28
Dance With Uncertainty The Protagonist Wins Again. Images and Voice MAY be AutoGenerated #AI_Poetry Cafe SyD https://bit.ly/SyDCafe YOUTUBE https://bit.ly/SydVid PODCAST https://bit.ly/SocialYetDistanced
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