by cjacks@cjacks.com | Oct 28, 2025 | Musing
Today we ask Google (Bing, Siri blah blah) for information instead of asking those with experience. My knee-jerk reaction is to ask my elderly folks (I am pre-Google, obviously). But I stop and think: I don’t want to bother them when I can get flooded by...
by cjacks@cjacks.com | Feb 21, 2019 | Musing, Writing
I am a big proponent of always learning to stay sharp, engaged and creative. There are so many learning opportunities online, either structured or self-guided. I discovered Coursera.org a few years ago and occasionally take a class, just because. Recently, I have been...
by cjacks@cjacks.com | Feb 5, 2019 | Painting, Poetry
It has been a while since I have done a painting, but after seeing the “Glass” trilogy (Unbreakable, Split, and Glass) I became a bit anamoured by the logo for Blinding Edge Pictures. The logo really struck a chord with me, reminding me a lot of Dargenhara...
by cjacks@cjacks.com | Jul 28, 2018 | Poetry
Maxfield Parish skies shine alive in bright light while cerulean and faded hues play out against a mediocre sky of pale blue. I look down to see the dirt, so dark, mud and washed out tan on this steel shovel, my sharpened spade. Hacking away through tears at yellowed...
by cjacks@cjacks.com | May 31, 2017 | Musing
Today I was rejected through the mail for a rebate on some vodka because I am evidently “not of valid age to participate.” Ok. That’s a first. I mean, a few years back I’d get carded here and there – and occasionally still do, I might...
by cjacks@cjacks.com | May 13, 2017 | Musing, Poetry
A Thank You Note to My Mom When I am sad, your tears share my pain. When I am happy, your joy echoes the same. In my mirrored eyes, I can see you there, reflected back at me. In many ways you are me as I am you and of this gift I strive be be worthy in what I do....
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