Steve Welch
@stevewelchauthor.bsky.social
Writer. Collector of odd things. Traveler. Father and husband. Respectfully, no DM's please. Kindness is preferred but in these dark times not always an option.
For old school pulp thrills, might I recommend The Phantom City? Classic Doc Savage action. Some social elements have aged poorly, as is common for most content from that era, but this is wonderful for a quick, fun diversion.
November 4, 2025 at 4:16 PM
For old school pulp thrills, might I recommend The Phantom City? Classic Doc Savage action. Some social elements have aged poorly, as is common for most content from that era, but this is wonderful for a quick, fun diversion.
In one of the many souks in Dubai I enjoyed the colors and smells of the spices on display. So vibrant.
November 1, 2025 at 4:47 PM
In one of the many souks in Dubai I enjoyed the colors and smells of the spices on display. So vibrant.
On Sundays during the American Football season, I enjoy making a creole style jambalaya. There is much to be gained from taking your time to cook a meal.
October 26, 2025 at 4:12 PM
On Sundays during the American Football season, I enjoy making a creole style jambalaya. There is much to be gained from taking your time to cook a meal.
We enjoyed, as a family, the extraordinary performance last night by the gentlemen known collectively as My Chemical Romance. This was a visually engaging, exciting, and theatrical experience of high quality.
September 14, 2025 at 1:53 PM
We enjoyed, as a family, the extraordinary performance last night by the gentlemen known collectively as My Chemical Romance. This was a visually engaging, exciting, and theatrical experience of high quality.
Early morning in Central Florida. Here we find, sometimes, moments of great beauty.
September 12, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Early morning in Central Florida. Here we find, sometimes, moments of great beauty.
Yesterday at a deserted spot alongside A1A in Ormond Beach, Florida.
The sea was angry, my friends.
The sea was angry, my friends.
September 10, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Yesterday at a deserted spot alongside A1A in Ormond Beach, Florida.
The sea was angry, my friends.
The sea was angry, my friends.
We invested in a turntable and it’s delightful. I’d forgotten how good vinyl sounds, and I appreciate the tactile nature of the experience. Wonderful.
September 9, 2025 at 4:03 PM
We invested in a turntable and it’s delightful. I’d forgotten how good vinyl sounds, and I appreciate the tactile nature of the experience. Wonderful.
Here is my New Orleans Saints coffee mug. I purchased it in 1986 on my first visit to NOLA. There, at the Superdome, I watched my beloved Saints lose to the Dolphins in an entertaining game. Every kickoff day since, I have had coffee from this mug. A nearly 40 year tradition. Who Dat!
September 7, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Here is my New Orleans Saints coffee mug. I purchased it in 1986 on my first visit to NOLA. There, at the Superdome, I watched my beloved Saints lose to the Dolphins in an entertaining game. Every kickoff day since, I have had coffee from this mug. A nearly 40 year tradition. Who Dat!
Some years ago I was fortunate to have an adventure in Wadi Rum, Jordan. Beauty beyond words and a night sky alive with tapestries of stars. Here we experienced many extraordinary moments.
September 2, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Some years ago I was fortunate to have an adventure in Wadi Rum, Jordan. Beauty beyond words and a night sky alive with tapestries of stars. Here we experienced many extraordinary moments.
An adventure from many years ago. We performed a waterski show for the town of Marina, along the northern coast of Egypt. Joined by local musicians and a talented DJ, I like to think that the audience was entertained. A fine time was had by the team.
August 28, 2025 at 2:19 PM
An adventure from many years ago. We performed a waterski show for the town of Marina, along the northern coast of Egypt. Joined by local musicians and a talented DJ, I like to think that the audience was entertained. A fine time was had by the team.
The simple enjoyment of the ocean, a pier, and a lovely sky. The shrimp from the restaurant at the end of the pier were tasty.
Here in Daytona Beach I found a fine sense of peace.
Here in Daytona Beach I found a fine sense of peace.
August 9, 2025 at 10:54 AM
The simple enjoyment of the ocean, a pier, and a lovely sky. The shrimp from the restaurant at the end of the pier were tasty.
Here in Daytona Beach I found a fine sense of peace.
Here in Daytona Beach I found a fine sense of peace.
My family and I thoroughly enjoyed Fantastic Four- First Steps. Brilliant use of the Kirby aesthetic and the optimism of the early comics by Stan and Jack. These charming young people were there as well!
July 25, 2025 at 1:04 AM
My family and I thoroughly enjoyed Fantastic Four- First Steps. Brilliant use of the Kirby aesthetic and the optimism of the early comics by Stan and Jack. These charming young people were there as well!
I did not sell any books on Amazon last month, or the month before. This morning I checked and was delighted to see that I sold three paperback copies of my most recent novel. This is not much, I know, but it means a great deal to me. I hope the readers enjoy the story.
July 24, 2025 at 7:43 PM
I did not sell any books on Amazon last month, or the month before. This morning I checked and was delighted to see that I sold three paperback copies of my most recent novel. This is not much, I know, but it means a great deal to me. I hope the readers enjoy the story.
Thank you, Ozzy, for the many years of entertainment. You were a big part of my life's teenage soundtrack. The afterlife just got louder.
July 22, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Thank you, Ozzy, for the many years of entertainment. You were a big part of my life's teenage soundtrack. The afterlife just got louder.
We enjoyed a concert last night performed by The Gaslight Anthem. The venue in St. Augustine, Florida, was a beautiful amphitheater. Great fun!
July 20, 2025 at 11:15 AM
We enjoyed a concert last night performed by The Gaslight Anthem. The venue in St. Augustine, Florida, was a beautiful amphitheater. Great fun!
We've managed to procure tickets to opening night of the upcoming "Fantastic Four" film at our local IMAX theater. I'm looking forward to a night out at the pictures. Should be great fun.
June 4, 2025 at 4:41 PM
We've managed to procure tickets to opening night of the upcoming "Fantastic Four" film at our local IMAX theater. I'm looking forward to a night out at the pictures. Should be great fun.
Here at the Musée Océanographique de Monaco I experienced the thrill of imagining deep sea dives in an vintage bell. Cuddling cuttlefish, fencing with swordfish, and cavorting with the legendary sea monkeys through canyons of coral. Great fun.
May 27, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Here at the Musée Océanographique de Monaco I experienced the thrill of imagining deep sea dives in an vintage bell. Cuddling cuttlefish, fencing with swordfish, and cavorting with the legendary sea monkeys through canyons of coral. Great fun.
We enjoyed the new film Thunderbolts* at the charming theatre in Sarlat. The popcorn was ample and properly prepared. Great fun.
May 1, 2025 at 6:52 AM
We enjoyed the new film Thunderbolts* at the charming theatre in Sarlat. The popcorn was ample and properly prepared. Great fun.
Here, in the Dordogne Valley, we were transported back in time. A profound and magical experience.
April 27, 2025 at 6:44 AM
Here, in the Dordogne Valley, we were transported back in time. A profound and magical experience.
Easter in the village was a delight. Eggs were hidden throughout for children to discover. Entertainment filled the square with music and excitement. We enjoyed the day.
April 22, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Easter in the village was a delight. Eggs were hidden throughout for children to discover. Entertainment filled the square with music and excitement. We enjoyed the day.
We are enjoying our stay in the fine village of Sarlat-la-Caneda. Here we ate dinner at a restaurant on the square as a hard rain fell.
April 15, 2025 at 7:35 AM
We are enjoying our stay in the fine village of Sarlat-la-Caneda. Here we ate dinner at a restaurant on the square as a hard rain fell.
Bordeaux is lovely.
April 12, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Bordeaux is lovely.
Never seek out a fight because that is the path of the bully and the fool. Be willing to fight, however, when alternatives are taken away. Then, you must fight hard, as if everything depends on that moment.
April 7, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Never seek out a fight because that is the path of the bully and the fool. Be willing to fight, however, when alternatives are taken away. Then, you must fight hard, as if everything depends on that moment.
We enjoy a good sunset. This was a good one.
April 7, 2025 at 11:27 AM
We enjoy a good sunset. This was a good one.
We had a nice morning strolling through Winter Garden, Florida's, Spring Fest. Here we purchased a beautiful avocado tree as well as three healthy blueberry bushes. There were a variety of food vendors, plenty of friendly dogs, and plants of all varieties to explore.
April 5, 2025 at 4:28 PM
We had a nice morning strolling through Winter Garden, Florida's, Spring Fest. Here we purchased a beautiful avocado tree as well as three healthy blueberry bushes. There were a variety of food vendors, plenty of friendly dogs, and plants of all varieties to explore.