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Know Jack #68

This week I posted with a few groups I follow on Facebook asking for people’s stories of paranormal events from their lives. I want to make the offer here too. I have two goals in mind a book of actual encounters in sort of an “as told to” format and a book of “based on... Continue Reading →

Lost Crusader #10

“Your eyes shall be opened, and you shall be as gods, knowing good and evil.” I’ll bet you always thought a god complex was an attitude reserved for doctors, lawyers, and politicians. In a sense, you might be right, but that tends to let everyone else off the hook and that is just not fair.... Continue Reading →

The Colonel #6

   Since Washington’s Farewell Address, American politics has been a rough and tumble arena. Charges both true and fabricated have flown between political parties and their supporters as long as parties have existed. Some of the antics of the founding fathers and 19th century Presidents would make Bill Clinton blush (on second thought that man... Continue Reading →

No Girls Allowed #9

I had a bit of a battle with myself the other day…actually it went on for about three days. I think a lot of guys like me go through this intermittently. The battle was over the idea behind the old saying, “Nice guys finish last.” Like most old sayings, there is a grain of truth... Continue Reading →

Know Jack #67

I played hookey yesterday…my high school principal could never pin that particular crime on me. Now, I’m old enough to confess. Oh, wait, what’s the statute of limitations on that again? Too late now. On Saturday I went on an outstanding road trip to Pocatello. That may seem like an oxymoron but bear with me.... Continue Reading →

Know Jack #66

This year I gave up stethoscope and syringes for a new set of tools…words. The transition was fairly easy for two reasons. First, I was already familiar with words and had a little experience. The other reason is that with either set of tools in hand (mind), I’m pretty much BS’ing my way through. With... Continue Reading →

Know Jack #65

Back to work on Lady on the Edge again today. I have had to go back and expand some of the opening chapters to get the characterization in line. It’s over 40,000 words and 60,000 may not hold it all. It will be the longest thing I’ve written to date. I’m doing about a thousand... Continue Reading →

No Girls Allowed #8

“And the Lord God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and man became a living soul.” I am a believer in doing the best for the planet. However, you are not likely to find me tied to a tree to prevent someone from cutting... Continue Reading →

Know Jack #64

To what do you aspire? I dare say the most selfless soul among you has an unfulfilled desire. It need not be a great as world domination…it might be as simple as a kind word from a loved one. The point is not necessarily what we aspire to, only that we all, even those who... Continue Reading →

Know Jack #63

I’m going to do something today that I have never done before…support a corporate giant. Wal-Mart to be specific. I know, I know, they exploit the poor children of Asia and drive small business out of business and all that crap. I’m not denying that, but I do wish to qualify it…or you can just... Continue Reading →