Jack LaFountain's Blog, page 45
October 25, 2019
Know Jack #89
I’m beginning to feel like this writing business is taking over my life. This is my fourth blog post today (no, I haven’t posted the others yet, but kind of you to notice). I also wrote as chapter and edited another in Lady on the Edge, while fine-tuning my outline for The Chanteuse, my NaNoWriMo... Continue Reading →
October 24, 2019
Know Jack #88
It was a busy day in retirement land today. I got an extensive outline done for my NaNoWriMo story. I never outline stories so this was quite an accomplishment. I’m not as happy with the ending I have outlined so that may need some work. I’m going to try and get some character studies before... Continue Reading →
October 23, 2019
Know Jack #87
I am part of a group of writers that gets together every Wednesday evening to discuss various aspects of writing, do a little writing, and hopefully, to inspire one another. Tonight we did some prep for National Novel Writing Month which takes place in November. I do not normally outline stories before I begin to... Continue Reading →
No Girls Allowed #11
I am not ashamed to say that women are a mystery to me. Actually, I’m kind of proud of it. I don’t think I’d like living in the tangled web of thoughts that go on it a woman’s head. I’m a simple guy…and simple is just fine by me. Some women on Facebook like to... Continue Reading →
October 22, 2019
Know Jack #84-86
Know Jack #84 I went on an amazing adventure over the weekend with my housemate. It began with a bumpy flight through some heavy rain and wind, but we landed in Seattle safely after an hour delay. Many thanks for that go out to the men and women of Alaska Air. I also have to... Continue Reading →
October 18, 2019
Know Jack #83
I added another chapter to Lady on the Edge today, but no new pictures as the scene hasn’t changed much. It’s October 18th and I think there are maybe another 12,000 words to go. This puts me in a good position to be done by Halloween. That said I’m leaving for an extended weekend. I’ve... Continue Reading →
The Colonel #9
I am not one of those who believe the War Between the States settled the question of secession. All that war proved was that in order to exercise that right you must be able to defeat the federal government militarily. I admire the people of the Confederacy for their decision to resist the over-reach of... Continue Reading →
October 17, 2019
Know Jack #82
How important are words? Our words carry weight, they are powerful with potential for great harm or great good. The Bible likens God’s words to the honed edges of a sword and the same holds true for our words as well. “For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged... Continue Reading →
October 16, 2019
Know Jack #81
What is in a touch? It is nothing but one set of keratinized, dead, nerveless cells that meets another mass of the same lifeless cells. One person’s barrier to the world rests against the barrier on yet another person. One flesh meets another and passes on its way. There is no magic, just the bumping... Continue Reading →
Lost Crusader #14
I was listening to southern gospel music this morning when one of my favorite songs came on. The title and the most powerful line in the song say, “When he was on the cross, I was on his mind.” I love it so much because I know it is true. I know, sounds a bit... Continue Reading →
