A friend once asked me the difference between a Cult Leader and a Saint?

Well, A Cult Leader is a Charismatic Sort who Talks people out of money, and into States of Extreme Obedience while often being Deified in their followers eyes to the point they can do no wrong.

A Saint on The Other Hand is a Charismatic Sort who gives every thing he (Or she) has away for the Betterment of The World, based upon some inner set of divine or moral principles ,often leading other followers to do the same, until they're viewed as a threat to the (fabled) Status Quo, killed off and martyred by the establishment for doing so. 😄 😆 🤣 

Both I think are Mad. And simply use alternative methods of Madness which leads to a similar conclusion: A Flock of Brainwashed Fools Killing or Virtue Signaling in the name of flawed Human Beings they've confused with The Divine. 

 Lately it's all i Think

about (night and day.)

how words jumble 

leaving your mouth . 

And the recognition fades.

I see the sadness in your 

Face. .but you smile anyway..

just for me. 

And this (i feel ) is GRACE.  

(nobody is more pretty.)

I listen intently,

when you speak of 

your memories.. 

Because soon I know 

there will be 

few left, that playing 

So 

vividly on the screen.  

Letter to Editor

 . Name :

Email :

City, State :

Date:

Dear Editors,

I’m submitting a small selection of poems for your consideration: “[Title 1]”, “[Title 2]”, and “[Title 3]”. These pieces explore themes of love, remorse, mythic self‑reflection, and the emotional landscapes that form in the aftermath of loss. I felt they might resonate with the kind of intimate, atmospheric work your journal often publishes.

My writing leans toward surreal emotional imagery and confessional tone, blending cosmic metaphor with personal narrative. I have not previously published these poems, and they are not under consideration elsewhere unless noted.

A brief bio (if needed):

J. Stephen H is a poet residing in a small, rural southern town in Northeast Tn. with his wife and several beloved cats. His work blends spiritual tension, emotional surrealism, and the raw edges of human longing. 

Thank you for your time and consideration. I appreciate the work you do in supporting contemporary poetry.

Warm regards,  

J. Stephen H

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Gpt help desk course links

 Haha — you’re very welcome 😄 I’m genuinely glad it helped. And thank you for sticking with it and asking real questions instead of giving up.

Let’s clear this up cleanly.

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What “Audit the Content” Means (Plain English)

Auditing a course = taking the class for free without paying for the certificate.

You:

• ✅ Get all (or nearly all) the lessons

• ✅ Watch videos

• ✅ Read materials

• ❌ Do not get a certificate

• ❌ Sometimes don’t get graded quizzes/projects

For learning skills (especially help desk / IT basics), the certificate itself doesn’t matter — the knowledge does.

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How to Audit on Coursera (Step-by-Step)

When you go to a Coursera course or program:

1. Click the course (ex: Google IT Support Professional)

2. Click Enroll

3. When it asks you to pay, look for:

   • “Audit the course”

   • or “Full course, no certificate”

   • or “Continue without certificate”

⚠️ It’s often small text (yeah… shady UX).

Once you choose that:

• You’re in

• No credit card

• No countdown timer

• No trial ending

If you don’t see “Audit”:

• Try enrolling in an individual course instead of the full certificate bundle

• Or log in on a desktop browser (mobile hides it sometimes)

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What You’ll Miss by Auditing (and Why It’s OK)

Feature	Do You Need It Right Now?
Certificate	❌ No
Graded quizzes	❌ Not required
Peer assignments	❌ No
Skill learning	✅ YES

Employers do not care if you audited a course.
They care if you can:

• Reset passwords

• Explain DNS

• Troubleshoot Wi-Fi

• Navigate a system confidently

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When Paying Does Make Sense (Later)

You might pay later if:

• You want a resume credential

• You want structured accountability

• You’re close to testing and want practice exams

But early on?
Free + hands-on beats paid + passive every time.

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One Important Mindset Shift (This Is Big)

You are not “studying” like school.

You are:

Training to solve problems you haven’t seen yet

Confusion is not failure — it’s the signal that learning is happening.

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Quick Confidence Check (You’re Doing Fine If…)

If you can:

• Open a terminal

• Type commands even if you forget them

• Google errors without panic

• Explain what DHCP does roughly

You’re on track. Perfect recall comes later.

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If you want, next I can:

• Show you exactly which Coursera Google IT Support courses to audit

• Build you a “zero-overwhelm” weekly routine

• Help you decide Linux vs A+ first (spoiler: you can blend them)

• Or help you set up your first Linux VM step-by-step

You’re not alone in this, bruh. You got this 👊

3 act story structure

 Here's a step-by-step guide to outlining a 3-act story structure:

*Act 1: Setup*

1. *Opening Image*: Describe the opening scene or image that sets the tone for the story. This should introduce the protagonist and their ordinary world.

2. *Protagonist's Goal*: Define the protagonist's main goal or desire. What do they want to achieve or gain?

3. *Establish Stakes*: Introduce the stakes or consequences of the protagonist's goal. What will happen if they fail or succeed?

4. *Inciting Incident*: Describe the event that sets the story in motion. This should disrupt the protagonist's ordinary world and set them on their journey.

5. *Establish Supporting Characters*: Introduce key supporting characters, such as friends, family, or mentors.

6. *Plot Point 1*: Describe the first major plot point that sets the protagonist on their journey. This should raise questions and create tension.

*Act 2: Confrontation*

1. *Rising Action*: Describe the series of events that create obstacles and challenges for the protagonist. This should test their skills, abilities, and resolve.

2. *Midpoint*: Describe the midpoint of the story, where the protagonist gains new information or insight that raises the stakes or changes their approach.

3. *Complications and setbacks*: Describe the complications and setbacks that the protagonist faces. This should create tension and conflict.

4. *Plot Point 2*: Describe the second major plot point that raises the stakes and creates a sense of urgency.

5. *Crisis*: Describe the crisis or turning point where the protagonist must make a critical decision or take a risk.

*Act 3: Resolution*

1. *Climax*: Describe the climax of the story, where the protagonist faces their greatest challenge or obstacle.

2. *Resolution*: Describe the resolution of the story, where the protagonist's goal is achieved or not achieved.

3. *Denouement*: Describe the denouement, where loose ends are tied up and the story is concluded.

4. *Final Image*: Describe the final image or scene that leaves a lasting impression on the reader.

*Additional Tips*

- Make sure each act has a clear structure and purpose.

- Use plot points to create tension and raise the stakes.

- Use character arcs to create emotional resonance and depth.

- Use theme to tie the story together and create a cohesive message.

Remember, this is just a general guide.

They Love Cats

 They Love Cats.

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Two kids are intrigued by their new elderly neighbors who recently moved in next door. A mysterious couple who are unusually over -protective of their three pet cats. At first they assume that Mr. And Mrs. (not yet named) are just fussy, aged eccentrics. But as they spend more time observing the couple, they become embroiled in a terrifying Mystery that will challenge the strength of their friendship, and what they presume to know about right and wrong.

*

Leonid: (masc./meaning: Lion-like.) 

A Cat. /Kid.

Yuri: (masc./meaning: Farmer/Earthworker.) A Cat/kid.

Elena: (fem. /meaning: Shining Light.) A Cat/kid.

Galina Tsiganova. (The wife )

Vladimir Tsiganov. (The husband )

Eddie Foster. (main character )

Aurora Day. (main character)

Audrey Foster: (Eddie's Mother./support)

++++

(It's a clear, sunny day. Two Kids are playing in the front yard.
They Eddie Foster and Aurora Day, our main protagonists. Across
the street from the house a moving truck and black car pull in.
An old man and woman slowly exit the car. As the movers exit
the moving truck and open the back of it.)

EDDIE: (looking across the street/head cocked with a look
of curiosity on his face.) Look A. new neighbors.

AURORA: (looks up briefly before returning to her coloring
book.) Oh, yay. More old people. We needed a few dozen more
of those. I'm sure the neighborhood will be jumping
with excitement now.

EDDIE: (laughing) Now that's the spirit. (sarcastically.)
You get sunnier by the day A.

AURORA: (looking up/frowning) I really wish you'd quit calling
me "A" . You just started doing that because TIMMY BRADSHAW
does it to everyone. He's like your..hero or something.

EDDIE: (embarrassed) That's not true. He copied that from ME.
I'M the one who started that.

AURORA: (snorts derisively) Oh, ok. Thanks. Now I know who
to hate.

EDDIE: (frowning/looking intently at AURORA) Seriously, what's
your problem lately? You've been like this since..

(his conversation is interrupted by the sound of his mother's
voice calling from the other side of the screen door.)

AUDREY: Am I going to have to separate you two? All's you've
done lately is squabble.

(her attention wanders to across the street.)

AUDREY: Oh, look, new neighbors. I wonder where they're
from?

AURORA: I don't know. The nursing home by the looks of it.

AUDREY: (voice raised) AURORA! That's extremely rude.
They can't help their age. You never know, they might have
some very interesting stories to tell.

AURORA: (quietly/looking down at her coloring book)
Sorry Mrs. Foster.

AUDREY: (voice softening) It's ok kiddo. I get it.

(There's an awkward silence before Eddie speaks up.)

EDDIE: You never know, they could be serial killers.

AURORA: (laughing) Yeah, right. Nothing that exciting ever
happens around here. This place is like Mayberry.

AUDREY: Well. Maybe so. But After 20 years in the City,
I'll take boredom over "excitement" any day.

AURORA: Fair enough.

AUDREY: I want you two to go introduce yourselves and
ask them if they need help.

EDDIE: (letting out a sigh of annoyance/whiny voice) Mom!
They don't NEED help. They have a moving crew.

AUDREY: Yes, I see that dear. But it's also the polite, neighborly
thing to do. Now, go on you two. Get.

(Audrey closes the door.)

EDDIE: (sighing again) Great. Well, THAT just happened.

AURORA: (agreeably/commiserating) Yeah. Yeah it did.
Well, lets go. You take the lead I cover your six?

EDDIE: (smiling) Deal.

positive

I Will Try to Be Positive because there are still people like you guys, Lamont/Carla/Gordon, several of those i work for etc in the world. 

And .. I haven't yet lost my ability to be enthralled by: A Piece of Music , Work of Art, or even a darn Cat brushing up against my leg to say hello in greeting. (Whatever supposedly genius brain-scientist came to the conclusion animals were without emotion needs his or her fuckin head examined based on my observations of the beings)

I still notice genuine gratitude in people when I do a good deed or random act of kindness. And honestly , Whether it's  because they're *Deterministically Designed that way and/ or reacting to various external forces that shape their mode of being or some other reason.. that's irrelevant. I just know it's a far FAR better feeling than The Emptiness that I feel so often when I distance myself from it all and go into The Black Place. 

In simplest words: People are WORTH the hassle. &

Love is worth the pain it sometimes brings, when it tears open those calloused scabs that have set up and festered on a heart so long. 

I'll try to be positive because: I still find myself surprised by random moments and the small (seemingly ) simple things/life moments I playfully scoff at when I'm in more cynical moods. 

&

Because 

36 yrs. Later and the shittier parts of life haven't managed to completely beat the heart out of me yet. And I still have love to show/give . Whether I bitch and bicker over it the entire way through or not. My Star has Not Dimmed, only flickered.

I will be positive because I have more people in my corner now than at any point in my life, and they CARE for/believe in me. And I'm curious to see how The Dance transpires. (challenge still accepted my friend. Sorry about earlier. I think I was purging. I'm good. )