HoodFlorist.com
- Claude Thompson
- Dec 31, 2022
- 2 min read
Updated: 2 days ago
"Art Is Never Finished, Only Abandoned." - Da Vinci
HoodFlorist.com contains an anthology of Music and Stories, by Claude Thompson III. The word "anthology" is derived from the Greek "anthologia," meaning a "collection of flowers."
These fictional stories draw inspiration from The CLAWED Blogs, at HoodFlorist.com. The narrative follows the protagonist "Claude Neighbors" versus The Old CLAWED.
Story Overview: $weetest Day
The Story "$weetest Day" follows Claude Neighbors, CEO of "CAMflorist.com". He faces a crucial decision: to renew his lease in Eastpointe, or move operations back to Detroit.
CLAWED vs Claude
Claude pitches to his, Friends, to go legit, and open a Flower Shop, Uptown:
"Look, we know how to manage a crew, move product, and handle high-pressure deliveries. Why not do it with roses instead. The Feds won't touch us, the profit is pure, and the shop is a tax-paying fortress."
Claude couldn't hire his Hustling Friends, at CAM-Florist. So, he developed CLAWED, an AI agent, to manage his "Xstream" team, to operate a prospect flower shop Uptown.
At Career Day, at his alma mater, Claude & CLAWED clashed over Claude telling the Students that, they (likely), won't become a Millionaire, as a Florist. CLAWED, disagrees.
Tell Claude, I Thank You. Events
Claude respects his signed contract with "CAM-Florist", that contains a Non-Compete Clause, that prevents Claude from engaging with their competitors.
However, since CLAWED is presented as an art project, Claude takes a sabbatical during the summer, to attend Florist conventions, world-wide.
With his contract with "CAM-Florist", expiring at the end of The Year, Claude hires his daughter, to run "CAM-Florist", in his absence, and his son, to pose as CLAWED, in Detroit, and, revive this xSTREAM Team, at DetroitMyFlowers.com.
Claude Neighbors, is a key figure in Detroit's floral scene.
Claude Neighbors faces challenges at Camflorist.Com as he strives to become a "Certified Florist." He is encouraged by management, but, unsupported by coworkers. This rivalry creates tension, leaving him uncertain about his future.
Claude was "part of a rap duo" Scratch n' Clawed" in Detroit, leaders of a "Band Of Hood-Alums." Not willing to be a starving artist, CLAWED was retired to focus on CAM-Florist. Now, with grown Kids, Claude sets out to pass down CLAWED to PHANCIE,
Sweetest Day, The Movie
Claude Neighbors is contracted at "CAM-Florist" in Eastpointe. He oversees daily operations associated with a national franchise. Renowned for its quality and service, "CAM-Florist, Inc.", work to keep the franchisees happy. But, Claude doesn't like the restrictions.
Summary
Claude faces challenges in hiring staff due to franchise policies that prevent employing friends with criminal records.
This leaves him questioning his authority as a boss. Despite his belief in second chances, he can't help his Hood-Alums.
Claude expressed his frustrations to the CEOs, Chelsie and Chauncey.
Claude denies being the author of THE CLAWED BLOG and claims that CLAWED is someone else. Although he dreams of making a positive impact on his friends and community, his current focus is on trolling. He wants to renegotiate their CONTRACT.
Camille