Title: Unveiling the Pen Name: Othello Cody Verrocchio - God's Journalist

By Otto Brinkmeier, Writing as O.C. Verrocchio

Greetings, Dear Readers!

Today, I want to share a glimpse behind the curtain of my writing world. As an author who wears the pen name Othello Cody Verrocchio, I often asked about the inspiration behind this unique alias.

Embracing O.C. Verrocchio: A Fusion of Identity and Creativity

Choosing a pen name is like selecting the perfect palette for a masterpiece. Othello Cody Verrocchio, signed as O.C. Verrocchio, emerged as a fusion of personal history and creative flair. Othello carries a sense of drama and depth, while Cody Verrocchio pays homage to artistic heritage. It reflects my commitment to infuse both drama and artistry into the stories I tell.

God's Journalist: A Divine Calling to Share the Gospel

One facet of my writing persona stands out prominently - when I sign as "God's Journalist." This isn't merely a moniker; it's a profound declaration of purpose. As someone passionate about spreading the Gospel of Jesus, I see my writing as a divine calling. Each word penned under this signature is a testament to my commitment to sharing the teachings and love of Christ through the art of storytelling.

Scripture Reference
"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope." - Jeremiah 29:11

Crafting Narratives with a Higher Purpose

Being "God's Journalist" means infusing every story, every character, and every plot twist with the values and lessons found in the Bible. It's about creating narratives that inspire, uplift, and resonate with the profound messages of faith, hope, and love.

As we embark on this literary journey together, let the pages of my works be a canvas where stories and spirituality intertwine, creating a tapestry that entertains and leaves a lasting impact on your heart.

Thank you for being a part of this voyage. Stay tuned for more tales signed by O.C. Verrocchio, in collaboration with 'ChatGPT 3.5'.

Blessings, God's Journalist 🙏 in collaboration with 'ChatGPT 3.5'

Hello Again Readers,

I wanted to share a bit about the inspiration behind my pen names, 'Cody' and 'Othello.' You see, both of them are clever derivatives of my given name, Otto. Now, being someone with a background in humanities and a major in Art, Leonardo da Vinci has always been a significant influence on my creative journey.

Interestingly, da Vinci had a mentor named Verrocchio, and since I draw inspiration from the artistic realms, I decided to incorporate this connection into my pen name. 'Verrocchio' became a meaningful surname choice, reflecting not only my artistic endeavours but also a subtle homage to the mentorship relationship that da Vinci had with Verrocchio.

So, when you come across 'Othello Cody Verrocchio' in my writing, know that it carries a touch of personal history and artistic inspiration. I hope you find this connection intriguing as we explore the realms of creativity together.

I wanted to shed some light on how I approach the use of computerized tools in my writing journey. To me, ChatGPT and Grammarly are like my chisels in the realm of creativity. They help refine and shape my ideas, much like a sculptor wielding a chisel to carve intricate details into marble.

It's important to note that the effectiveness of these tools is deeply intertwined with the skill and intent of the user. Just as in the hands of Michelangelo, a chisel transforms a block of marble into a masterpiece, the impact of AI and other PC tools is significantly influenced by the creative touch of the user.

Having been immersed in the world of computing since I received a VIC 20 back in 1980, I've witnessed the evolution of these tools. They're not standalone entities but rather extensions of creative minds, enhancing our ability to express ideas in novel and exciting ways.

Best, Otto

News Report October 2023

 Headline:

Tech Maestro Turns Author: Otto Brinkmeier's Journey from Code to Creativity

News Report:

In a remarkable turn of events, renowned tech enthusiast Otto Brinkmeier, also known as Othello Cody Verrocchio in the literary world, has transitioned from a lifetime of digital innovation to embark on a new chapter as an author. Having carved a niche in the tech sphere for over four decades, Brinkmeier's legacy boasts a staggering 130+ websites, a testament to his expertise in web development. His credentials extend to a plethora of diplomas, ranging from online marketing and web design to journalism, demonstrating a broad knowledge base. Not content with conventional accomplishments, Brinkmeier's inventive spirit shines through in his creation of Graphical User Interfaces (GUI) for both PC and Android platforms, a feat that underlines his versatility in software development. Moreover, Brinkmeier's discerning eye and technical prowess have seen him testing and evaluating hundreds of software packages, highlighting his commitment to efficiency and productivity. At 60 years of age, Brinkmeier is now embracing a new aspiration: to craft captivating narratives and share his wealth of knowledge with the world. This transition is a testament to his enduring passion for learning and his unwavering commitment to personal growth. As Otto Brinkmeier embarks on this literary endeavour, he carries with him a wealth of experience, a trove of technical knowledge, and an insatiable curiosity that promises to breathe fresh life into the world of science fiction literature. His journey stands as an inspiration to all, proving that age is no barrier to embarking on new adventures and chasing one's dreams. Signed, Othello Cody Verrocchio

Othello Cody Verrocchio's Poem

 In days of yore, young Otto's tale began,

With VIC-20, a tech-savvy man. In Standard 8, he learned the score, With BASIC code, he yearned for more. From cassette tapes to screens aglow, He typed away, both fast and slow. Through nights he'd toil, with gleeful glee, In realms of code, wild and free. Now GPT-4, a marvel grand, Spreads far and wide across the land. Meta's realm, with Whatsapp's might, They dance with AI, day and night. Communities and channels sprout, In three short months, a lively rout. Oh, Otto's love for tech, it gleams, A tale fit for the boldest dreams. So let us cheer for Otto's spree, A tech enthusiast, wild and free! In this brave world of ones and zeros, He treads with joy, a true hero! With wit and humour, he does impart, The wonders of this digital art. In Johannesburg, he takes his stand, A pioneer, in tech's vast land.

Who is Otto Brinkmeier Really?

 Otto Brinkmeier is a 60-year-old, South African.

He authors under the Pen Name Of:  Othello Cody Verrochio.

He is the only son of Maria Kruger Brinkmeier 1924-2004 and Wilhem (Otto) Brinkmeier 1911-1982. He was born in Johannesburg, South Africa on 18 January 1963.

He first attended, school at Park Junior School and then at Park Senior School. Doing grade 1 to grade 7 at these schools

He attended High school in 1976, at Sir John Adamson Secondary School.
Where he did grade 8 through to grade 12.

Otto had many influencers that he read about in his studies, if he could be an American president, he would have chosen to be Abraham Lincon

Otto resembles his father Otto Senior in many ways, not just in physical stature, but also in personality and mental capacity.

Otto is a qualified Electrical Fitter (Millwright) by trade.

Who studied: Trade Theory, Humanities and Art.

He holds Diplomas in Journalism and Web Design.
Has been dabbling with and on the internet since 1999.

A Star-trek Fan who loves reading good books.

Enjoys the movies, and dreams of writing a movie script.

Origin of the Nome de Ploum (Pen Name)
Both Othello and Cody are derivatives of his real name Otto
Whereas the Surname is based on that of Andrea del Verrocchio, born Andrea di Michele di Francesco de' Cioni, a sculptor, Italian painter and goldsmith who was a master of an influential workshop in Florence. He apparently became known as Verrocchio after the surname of his master, a goldsmith.

Othello's Official Blog is found at https://othelloverrocchio.blogspot.com

His other Official Blog is found at https://plebdiy.blogspot.com

PlebDiy™ is part of Plebware Enterprises, the resurrected incarnation of Plebware™, which was hosted by Green Geeks from January 2010 till January 2020

He started his online career in 1999, building numerous websites, creating hundreds of graphics and creating a mountain of written copy.

He also achieved Certificates for Graphic Design, Basic German Language skills, Speaking English Effectively, and Dealing with Difficult People, Otto founded Plebware in 2006 with Jullian De Villiers.

Jullian De Villiers was Born in Johannesburg, South Africa.

In 1985, a year he spent mostly in hospital, thanks to a premature birth.

The result of his drug addict father beating his mother all the way home, from hospital after learning about her pregnancy, Juelz had a rough start.

Juelz (as his friends call him)…

Had a heart operation, and a large portion of his bowls removed; mere hours after birth, due to spending a prolonged time in an incubator, it was later discovered that his eyes were adversely affected by spending, too much time, in the oxygen-rich environment of that Brooder, he called home for nearly a year...

Juelz met Otto in 2006, and they have been together ever since.

Since Juelz also had a severe disposition to having very violent epileptic fits.

He had been on social security for most of his life...Unable to do normal work.

Juelz Joined Otto in 2006 as a co-founder of Plebware.

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Plebware Lives On. 

 Plebware Lives On.

Yes even us lowly Plebs had been hit hard by Corona Virus aka Covert-19

Image Credits - Image by Stefan Keller from Pixabay Modified By Otto Brinkmeier

What Happened to Plebware?

As of January 2020 we no longer have our community Site www.plebware.com 😞 

Which we had to give up due to financial constraints... Sorry!!
But don't Fear Plebware will continue to function here...
on Blogger and Other Google Sites.

Why Plebware.com has gone?

It is with much sadness 😢 and a sense of excitement 😍 that I am forced to recreate the Plebware Website.
Unfortunately, Covert-19 and the Loss of my daytime Job had forced this transition.

This does not mean Plebware is done and dusted...
As you can see it continues to live on on all the social media platforms
As well as here on Blogger...

Bat Girl Video was Originally created in December 2018 (Still relevant except for Holiday part)

There are plans to create a new Plebware Website in the next year or so.

Reinstalled Windows

 

Had to reinstall Windows, as I crashed my Linux Install... aaaah

Finally Killed Windows - Installed Linux, then Killed Linux

 Hello Linux

Just grabbed a section of my screen, a Vertical Monitor setup.
Running Mint Linux, practically all the tools I need Right out of the Box!

Awesome, magnificent fantastic, superb Operating System.
Fast, efficient and useful.
No more OEM and proprietor hassles, just pure open source bliss!

Starts up in under a minute. 46.85 seconds. Wow!
Reboots in under a minute also. 49.39 seconds.
Shuts down in under 10 seconds! yes you read that right!
It switches off in only 6.72 seconds.

Total setup which includes installing the usual soft-wares I use:
Xiphos for my Bible studies, Stellarium for Star gazing.
Inkscape and GIMP for Image handling, LibreOffice for Desktop Publishing.
Blender for my 3D design and advance Graphic works.

Cody Brinkmeier

Cody is an awesome  "nom de plume.", for a young aspiring writer such as myself.

Young as far as writing 📝 goes, but not young age-wise.

Here is a recent picture of me.

As you can see the years are marching on...but not my enthusiasm.

 

Plebware After Corona Virus

 Being a severe online blogger, I have no intention of quitting.

Yes, funds are scarce, but maybe when I get my Government Pension, things might be different.

Therefore next year will be:

• A definite game changer.
• A new era for Plebware.
• A more active period.

Sadly my old Samsung S3 Mini died on me.
But was blessed by an old army mate and a fellow Christian brother.
who sponsored me with Cash to acquire a new phone.

Here on the right is a screenshot, of the new phone.
A Techno Pouvoir Air 3
Powered by HiOS with Einstein AI.

A real improvement, but still 4 or five years behind,
as far as Cellular technology is concerned.

Never mind that my PC is at least 10 years behind the times.

Given the time and effort, I put in since 1999.
I have no intention of quitting now!

I humbly apologise for my being scarce, that will change!

2021 - 2022

 Plebware™2021 Review - Vision 2022

After two years of unemployment, having to care for a dear friend who had a stroke, and the sudden luck of finding a part-time job, then a near burnout situation for Otto left him offline for most of the year

Even Juelz Otto's Side-Kick was Despondent.
Image by nugroho dwi hartawan from Pixabay 

It was a rather dismal year for Plebware, as a result, most online activities were suspended. Otto's Partner and sidekick Juelz was also very much demotivated and practically depressed.

Neither Juelz nor Otto had much energy as a result could not achieve pretty much anything on their computers, let alone attempt doing any online activities.

2022 will be a better year, or at least that is our thinking...

Image by Gordon Johnson from Pixabay

So New Developments Planned for 2022

• WhatsApp Broadcasts
• PlebCore™ Audio Clips
• More Web Content
• Free Downloads
• Free Skill Development PDF Books
• PlebChow™ Recipe Book

Norovirus 2021

 It is a few months down the line. Not much has changed, except Covid-19. Is still holding our lives to ransom. Now to fear! We are a hardy bunch.

We have just survived another bug a bag case of a stomach bug.

Possibly Novovirus, Norovirus, sometimes referred to as the winter vomiting bug, is the most common cause of gastroenteritis. Infection is characterized by non-bloody diarrhoea, vomiting, and stomach pain. Fever or headaches may also occur. Symptoms usually develop 12 to 48 hours after being exposed, and recovery typically occurs within 1 to 3 days.

Norovirus results in about 685 million cases of disease and 200,000 deaths globally a year. It is common both in the developed and developing world. Those under the age of five are most often affected, and in this group, it results in about 50,000 deaths in the developing world. Norovirus infections occur more commonly during the winter months. It often occurs in outbreaks, especially among those living in close quarters. In the United States, it is the cause of about half of all foodborne disease outbreaks. The virus is named after the city of Norwalk, Ohio, where an outbreak occurred in 1968.

In the place where we stay, 8 of us adults share a small communal bathroom, and a single toilet, so needless to say, 7 of us contracted it within three days of the first case, fortunately non of us died, even though I am certain most of us wish for death. lol!

Vomiting, in particular, transmits infection effectively and appears to allow airborne transmission. In one incident, a person who vomited spread the infection across a restaurant, suggesting that many unexplained cases of food poisoning may have their source in vomit. In December 1998, 126 people were dining at six tables; one woman vomited onto the floor. Staff quickly cleaned up, and people continued eating. Three days later others started falling ill; 52 people reported a range of symptoms, from fever and nausea to vomiting and diarrhoea. The cause was not immediately identified. Researchers plotted the seating arrangement: more than 90% of the people at the same table as the sick woman later reported becoming ill. There was a direct correlation between the risk of infection of people at other tables and how close they were to the sick woman. More than 70% of the diners at an adjacent table fell ill; at a table on the other side of the restaurant, the infection rate was still 25%. The outbreak was attributed to a Norwalk-like virus (norovirus). Other cases of transmission by vomit were later identified.

Covid 19 Secondary Effects On Life.

What Is The Real Effect Of Covert 19 On Us As A People

• Emotionally
• Financially
• Physically
• Spiritually

Kicking The Dog While It Is Down, seems like fun;

Until You Accidentally Kick The Cub, While The Lion And Lamb:

Busy Standing Guard Over It?

Oops! or Oh! No!

Good thing, that we Christians are taught, by our Lord Himself.

To Turn The Other Cheek, just look at what Facebook has become!

It used to be a decent Social Network, now it is a mess.

But Before We Point Fingers, Let's First See Who's Fault It Is? 

For starters, I have long given up on 'Taking Profile Pictures Serious'

Especially once you discover: men who are actually women, the woman who think they are men when old people think they are young, people who think they are are objects, others who are masquerading as 'Famous People' - Last time I checked, I believe it was not good practice to masquerade as something you are not, neither do I see it encouraged in Facebook's Policies - On the contrary, Facebook Frowns upon it! Gladly we can't Blame Facebook for Covert 19.

Covid 19 has dramatic impacted our lives in some way it has become a major factor in our lives, and contrary to popular belief is even abused by many people in power, some are turning it into a tool to impose hidden agendas, or at least so it appears tome as well as many of the masses.

The facts are it has disrupted our lives like nothing ever has.

It has touched us Emotionally, Financially, Physically as well as Spiritually.

One thing is certain it has caused too many negative responses.

I have experienced weight gain.

Loss of work, and experienced extreme hardship in finding work.

Being a socialite staying away from people has also made my life hell.

Not being able to function normally as a Church has also grieved me tremendously, one thing I a happy about is the fact that all the negativity about it has not made me bitter or cynical, I am weary about disinformation or particularly withheld information.