Tuesday, March 10, 2026
actually
Monday, March 9, 2026
Saturday, March 7, 2026
dear diary
Sunday, March 1, 2026
Friday, February 27, 2026
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Big Pitch
Concluding argument in writ against insurer. Might go through a revision before filing, but content at this point.
Declaration
It is the duty of an insurer to investigate fraudulent claims against a client and if IEAC, upon Petitioner stating Claim in question was fraudulent, would have picked up a phone to inquire whether security cameras captured the incident as Petitioner presumed they would, none of this would be taking place and IEAC would not have had to pay out whatever it did for for two bodily injury settlements and an unescessary new vehicle door. It is a mystery to Petitioner not only why IEAC has never questioned the third party’s claim, but seemingly has done everything it could to substantiate it.
Petitioner believes that since October 15, 2025 IEAC has attempted to trick Petitioner into waiting too long to file a civil action while forcing Petitioner to conduct own investigation. Petitioner believes it would be unjust to rule Petitioner must first contemplate a lawsuit over a ministerial duty when evidence in Statement of Facts indicates IEAC is intentionally withholding Claim file specifically to sabotage Petitioner’s ability to prove bad faith in a suit. Petitioner has a beneficial interest and right to obtain Claim file and will gain a direct benefit from doing so and suffer direct harm if not. The denial Letter of January 26 is proof IEAC is violating a ministerial duty under Insurance Code § 2071. Petitioner formally requested Claim file with certified letter and was denied, and Petitioner has demonstrated plain, speedy, adequate remedies have been exhausted: In true and valid emails exchange Petitioner pleaded with IEAC to come to terms to make situation whole and Petitioner filed complaint with California State Department of Insurance and has never heard back.
If fact and law leaves a respondent with only one legal path—a ministerial act—a full trial would be a pointless waste of judicial resources. While a lawsuit is in 2026 the ordinary course of law the Court retains equitable discretion to grant a writ when a ministerial duty is being ignored and delay of lawsuit would be a miscarriage of justice. Petitioner has been treading water over this matter for months and continues to do so. Petitioner believes IEAC has acted and is acting unreasonably and without proper cause and has breached statutory law with reckless, outrageous conduct resulting in mental and emotional shock, distress, suffering, anguish, worry, and humiliation for Petitioner. Petitioner believes the ministerial duty must be performed now to halt ongoing damage looming towards severe and perhaps permanent mental and emotional damage for Petitioner. This case is an exception where the ordinary course of law fails. Is there any reason Petitioner should wait two or more years for a trial over a right the law states Petitioner is entitled to today? Petitioner believes this case, the failure of an auto insurer to carry out a ministerial duty affects a large class of people and the State Supreme Court has held that this Court can bypass the adequate remedy rule to provide a definitive ruling for the public good, that even if a lawsuit could eventually bring justice a writ may be granted if a case involves a legal issue of public importance that deserves an immediate and definitive answer. Petitioner believes the issue tendered in this petition is of widespread interest affecting a broad class of citizens and provides the Court opportunity to exercise its powers in the interests of any citizen in the State who purchases auto insurance.
Petitioner maintained a studio/gallery for almost fifteen years and has been accepted to numerous open calls for art. Petitioner is also a literary artist and has had multiple poems published by college journals and on-line literary establishments, published three books to date (two novels and a translation), and as playwright has had one play produced to date. Petitioner mentions this for an important reason, Petitioner has had their professional artistic capabilities de-habilitated for almost five months and situation is persistent, ongoing, and mounting. To create art of value requires focus and sound mind and Petitioner has been in constant state of distraction and rumination and distress. If Petitioner were a construction worker Petitioner’s particular situation here would be tantamount to working with broken bones. Petitioner estimates 90% less poems and 50% less visual works each month for months now, compounding injury and misery. Petitioner believes that requiring Petitioner to file suit without Claim file in hand would be unjust.
If a writ proceeding is to exact justice unto a case and the Court has broad discretion in how it is adjudicated, perhaps a jury ought to be impaneled to decide questions of fact and law: Can an auto insurer in the State of California settle a claim however it decides and without question? Must an auto insurer note California Insurance Code Section § 2071 in an auto policy, and if not, why isn’t that omission an act of bad faith in and of itself? Presiding Judge or impanelled writ jury, Petitioner believes this case an opportunity to exact justice and like a bolt of lightning in the name of the people under CCP § 100 have its thunder resound for all insurers to hear.
Sunday, February 22, 2026
Saturday, February 21, 2026
raw poem
One of the purest instances of joy
for a human being, is when the island fox
you had been beaconing with
pieces of apple, eventually comes to you to take them and it becomes habit; to see such a beautiful creature make its way to you, sleek and shining, eyes the judgement of all the stars.
Thursday, February 19, 2026
things are gettin real
Sunday, February 15, 2026
Saturday, February 14, 2026
AI question
what are the three largest oceans on earth, and what are the three smallest oceans on earth?
1 minute ago
| Rank | Ocean | Approximate Area (sq miles) | Key Characteristic |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pacific Ocean | ~63 million | Covers more area than all the Earth's landmasses combined. |
| 2 | Atlantic Ocean | ~41 million | Known for the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, the world's longest mountain range. |
| 3 | Indian Ocean | ~27 million | The warmest ocean in the world, bounded by Africa, Asia, and Australia. |
- Arctic Ocean (~5.4 million sq miles): By far the smallest and shallowest ocean on Earth.
- It is mostly covered by ice throughout the year.
- Southern Ocean (~7.8 million sq miles): Encircling Antarctica, this ocean was formerly considered the southern portions of the Pacific, Atlantic, and Indian Oceans.
- Indian Ocean (~27 million sq miles): While it is the third
- largest, it is also the third smallest in a five-ocean system.
Play notice
Congratulations, John. Sapience has been accepted for presentation in the Play Lab at the thirty-fourth annual Valdez Theatre Conference, June 6-13. The full list of invitees is posted here.
To participate, you must be in Valdez for the reading of your play. Minimum attendance is four days, but the longer you’re with us, the more you’ll get from the experience and for the expense. You are responsible for your travel costs; we have limited free communal housing available. There will also be a 2:00 p.m. seven-hour bus shuttle from Anchorage to Valdez on June 6; the return shuttle arrives in Anchorage at approximately 3:00 p.m. on June 14.
Registration for the event is $250; registration will open by March 31. It includes daily lunch the closing gala meal, all Conference activities and classes, and a two-hour Stan Stephens Cruise to Shoupe Glacier.
I will host a Zoom meeting for Play Lab playwrights on Sunday, February 22, at 2:00 p.m. Alaska-time (3:00 PST; 6:00 EST). I’ll discuss our history, programming, processes, and philosophies; there will be lots of chances to ask questions. A recording will be available afterward for those unable to attend live.
Please let me know by March 15 if you plan to attend. If you know you won’t be with us, please tell me, as we have alternate playwrights waiting to find out if there’s room for their work. If you’re certain you’re coming, you can get a jump on the stuff we’ll need from you by filling out the Play Confirmation Form. This is where we gather info on your play like the synopsis, trigger warnings, and cast descriptions.
Readings in the Play Lab are mostly stationary. Scripts will be assigned a director by April 15 unless you tell me you’d prefer to direct your reading. Playwrights will be connected with both your director and lead responding panelist prior to the event to discuss the play. Readings will be cast by approximately May 7 by the Play Lab Coordinator, Ryan Buen, and emailed to the performers. In Valdez, there is one rehearsal the day prior to the reading. After the reading, there will be a response section with three panelists and audience comments. After that, writers will have a private half-hour one-on-one session with their lead panelist.
All of the readings stream live on YouTube; the recordings will remain available for a month after the Conference ends. There will be other opportunities to have your work presented through the Monologue Workshop, Ten-Minute Play Slam, and Valdez Theatre Fringe. Writers are also encouraged to be a part of the Play Lab cast and directing team if that’s in their wheelhouse.
All of these elements will be the subject of future emails with more details, but any questions you have, please don’t hesitate to ask: communicating with playwrights and helping them have a great experience in Valdez is one of my favorite parts of the job. There’s a wealth of mostly current information on our website about how travel and housing work, the current draft of the schedule, artistic staffing, our history… you know, a website. Avoiding these update emails is another great reason to let me know if you’re not coming. =)
Again, whether you join us or not, congratulations on Sapience‘s selection. I’m excited about the line-up; you can see the full invitation list here. I look forward to hearing from you.
Dawson Moore, Coordinator
Valdez Theatre Conference
Thursday, February 12, 2026
dear diary
hmm--well?
political science, i've been state by state contacting political science chairs at colleges/universities, pitching them to let their students hold an open convention on their campus, some response too. started in maine and have been working down the east coast. nice you can use ai to identify them quickly.
the issue with the insurer has destroyed my natural life since oct 15 last year, and have subsequently documented/constructed foundation to writ and am now perfecting it. hope to file before two weeks are up.
i know i have some poems in the notes on phone but have not looked.
can't wait until legal matter is resolved one way or the other.
Saturday, February 7, 2026
Monday, February 2, 2026
Internet reply
Based on the latest data, the odds are extremely high - essentially 100% - that 3I/ATLAS will reach Jupiter's Hill sphere. Here's why:
Sunday, February 1, 2026
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Monday, January 26, 2026
Saturday, January 24, 2026
After asking if that poem was going to be published:
Hi John,
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Sunday, January 18, 2026
dear diary
Wow, world spinning faster than ever. So many things. Sometime back I had to tell the Malibu Art Association to knock it off regarding sales at Legacy Park, which lead me to attend the City Arts Commision monthly meeting to suggest a Malibu Art Walk. I have been in touch with a City Council Member about it an BCC them on emails. Early January I emailed the secretaries of the Commision if there had been any thoughts about an art walk, and should I bring it up at the next meeting. One secretary called within minutes telling me no, no, no, use and permitting issues are too much and that it's a no-go. Then, about two hours later, the City Council Member replies to the email saying they think it's a great idea, and that someone else thought there should be music too, and look forward to next meeting to discuss. So, the annoyance with the art association led me to dig deeper, and now looks like we have a good shot at inaugurating an art walk. Music and spoken word too, so I'll probably end up reading poetry.... When you go to an art walk it's all kinds of art all over the place, was thinking maybe the art walk should have sections--figurative/abstract/sculpture/photography/textiles/crafts. And think it should have a really need tip jar where folks can q-code tips for the people who make it happen. And, because a monthly art walk can get long in the tooth, maybe only have a spring/summer/fall/holidays art walk, so it's a little more heightened when it happens.
The thing with the insurance company processing a fraudulent claim against me has resulted in much drilling down on the issue (never thought I'd say thank the heavens for AI), and I've got all incoming/outgoing calls screenshotted, all voicemails, and a screen shot from the property manager and a jewelry store, both with front-center views of where the incident took place, texting they were not contacted by an insurance agent asking for content, and they failed many good-faith measures, so I'm not going after the guy who caused all this by filing a false claim, I'm going after the insurance company for failing statues regarding conducting investigations in good faith. I know I have them, going to start with an Interrogatory Filing followed by a Motion to Compel, and because they won't be able to show a good faith investigation that would be grounds, hopefully, for settlement. If not, part of me does want to tell a judge or jury what happened backed on a narrative of documented facts. Not fun; has basically derailed my life, but if I nail it down right the compensation ought to be substantial.
Have found a hidden little canyon across the street and have taken a machete and created a path back far enough to some shade beneath an oak next to a gurgling creak. You can't hear anything but nature. Very nice. Still gearing up for a big poison oak eradication day where I cover myself up and tape all cuffs.
