PinnedA.J. SchmitzThe Stupid Machine at WorkThe Stupid Machine, like any semi-conscious beast, has the desire to roam free because they’re an animal that inherently thrives without…Apr 11Apr 11
PinnedA.J. SchmitzJ-E-T-S Jets! Jets! Jets!(This is a chapter from my new book NUT JOB coming early May)Apr 28, 2023Apr 28, 2023
A.J. SchmitzIce Risotto and Air SanwichesThe refrigerator is empty. There’s nothing inside but some old potato salad and almond milk. Things that are pale and white. There’s no…Aug 17, 2023Aug 17, 2023
A.J. SchmitzWriting Tips!The art of writing isn’t so much about the inspiration but the discipline to do it. For that I recommend heavy doses of cocaine and if…Jul 20, 2023Jul 20, 2023
A.J. SchmitzThe Great HangoverThose of us thinking that we were in for another roaring 20s have been seriously disappointed. We’re living in the Great Depression of our…Apr 1, 2023Apr 1, 2023
A.J. SchmitzThe GOODALLS -Part 1This is a chapter from the book: THE DEATH OF OUR DREAMS AND OTHER FUNNY STORIES by A.J.Oct 30, 2022Oct 30, 2022
A.J. SchmitzSNACK ATTACK!: Top 10 Most Underrated Junk Snack FoodsTo compile this list I had to do some serious snacking. Research is at the heart of this project and I made sure I got down to the nitty…Apr 20, 2022Apr 20, 2022
A.J. SchmitzBuggin’ Out–Excerpt 2 / Chapter2The next morning I’m sitting in my sun-blasted kitchen feeling like death warmed over. I’ve awoken at 6:00am to shuffle my family into a…Mar 12, 2022Mar 12, 2022
A.J. SchmitzBuggin’ Out — Excerpt 1 / Chapter 2I’m in my dark living room with my wife Rita, my son Maximilian and his best bud, Artturi. The boys are drawing pictures in notepads on…Mar 8, 20221Mar 8, 20221