My Sporadic Journal (Book) http://www.Writing.Com/main/books.php/item_id/865259-My-Sporadic-Journal Gradually, over the last several months, my emphasis in Writing.Com has begun to morph. Actually, it has morphed back towards where it was when I first joined the community. I have become more inclined to write short stories and less inclined to create blog entries. I have always been somewhat sporadic in my entries in my blog, but recently I have suc...[Read Full Post] Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:51:13 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/675636 OK, I know this is going to seem like whining. I can’t help it; it just frost my rear when I think about it. In fact, I thought I had gotten over the rating of my pieces in here a long time ago—apparently not. I’ve been a member of WDC almost five years. In that time, I have built quite a stable of stories, which are kept in my port...[Read Full Post] Sat, 31 Oct 2009 06:56:43 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/673996 There is an imbalance in our American culture. The media, as well as the mass communication potential of the Internet, has helped to deepen this condition. The imbalance I allude to is that of communication versus the silent majority within America. I believe America has a Voice and a Heartbeat. One is very visible and the other is only felt or p...[Read Full Post] Thu, 24 Sep 2009 09:52:47 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/669067 Title: Spam's Back Date: August 28, 2009, Friday Thought: Jog: Some of you may be familiar with my friend Spam Hummer. Spam is a character I created a couple of years ago. I was playing with the detective mystery genre and sort of backed into Spam. Well, over the years I've written fourteen short stories featuring Spam Hummer a...[Read Full Post] Fri, 28 Aug 2009 17:56:34 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/665531 Title: Breakfast at Tiffany's...er...The Porch Date: August 8, 2009, Saturday Thought: And, I’ve learned that not everyone likes catsup on their scrambled eggs. Harley says that is “yucky.” Jog: It isn’t quite as glamorous as Breakfast at Tiffany’s. In fact it isn’t that kind of romance. There a...[Read Full Post] Sun, 09 Aug 2009 19:48:07 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/662905 Title: Living With My New Tub-o-toilet Date: July 19, 2009, Sunday Thought: Oh, we’ve got new floors, which promise to be gorgeous. But, we are somewhat shell-shocked over the experience. Jog: I realize now a sixty-year old man can truly be naïve. That’s me, Mr. Naïve. I thought all I had to do was go into the tile store,...[Read Full Post] Sun, 19 Jul 2009 12:01:22 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/659876 Title: Carpet, Wood, or Tile? You Tell Me Date: July 18, 2009, Saturday Thought: I have been exiled to the second floor all week. I do not look forward to going even another day in exile. Jog: OK, you can tell me how we did? For the last twelve years we have lived in a totally carpeted house. A few years ago, our life was changed for...[Read Full Post] Sat, 18 Jul 2009 14:47:37 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/659725 Title: Cursing or Cussin'--It's still @#$% ! Date: July 17, 2009, Friday Thought: You will no longer hear those utterances from me, nor will you see it written in my work. Over the years, I have removed this colorful language from my written and spoken vocabulary. Jog: Like so many others, I have been spending some time on a d...[Read Full Post] Fri, 17 Jul 2009 18:18:48 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/659586 Title: The Specialness of the Fourth of July Date: July 4, 2009, Saturday Thought: I love this country and take pride in unfurling this flags down the streets of our town. The feeling I get when I see dozens of them waving in the breeze is one of deep appreciation and pride. Jog: It’s 5:30 A.M. and it’s dark outside. I s...[Read Full Post] Sat, 04 Jul 2009 11:36:59 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/657701 Title: Old Time Communication Date: July 2, 2009, Thursday Thought: I am concerned that the art of thoughtful and casual communication has been bullied out of favor. Jog: My good buddy [Link To User davidmcclain] has recently made the decision to rid himself of telephone, internet, and cable TV. His plan is a good one. He will be ab...[Read Full Post] Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:01:37 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/657498 Title: Shameless, Shameless Plug Date: June 26, 2009, Friday Thought: , I would propose that I have learned as much about writing in this community than I have in all the college I have attended. Jog: I belong to a writing community. That is no news to you, since you belong to it also. But, occasionally I have to remind myself the r...[Read Full Post] Fri, 26 Jun 2009 06:48:34 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/656272 Title: Jobs Date: June 25, 2009, Thursday Thought: I came to the conclusion that, regardless of how much I enjoyed manhandling that iron, it would be much easier to do it at twenty than at fifty. Jog: I’ve got a job. I’ve had one, of one sort or another, for almost forty-five years. I worked mowing lawns, hauling hay, a...[Read Full Post] Thu, 25 Jun 2009 11:24:17 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/656122 Title: Dad’s Day Date: June 21, 2009, Sunday Thought: I did not have a clue what it meant to be a dad. I stumbled through it for the first dozen years. Jog: Today is my day—Father’s Day. It has always been a very passive celebration in our family. Sometime during the day I will receive a couple of phone calls from my...[Read Full Post] Sun, 21 Jun 2009 06:44:32 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/655508 Title: Wall Street Roller Coaster Date: June 19, 2009, Friday Thought: I’ve never seen the thrill in being tossed from side to side and dropped vertically, leaving my stomach 100-feet behind me Jog: I’m one of those boring guys who doesn’t like roller-coasters. Yeah, I know, to some of you that seems down right un-Amer...[Read Full Post] Fri, 19 Jun 2009 05:43:54 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/655248 Title: Hot Summer Mornings and Cool Lake Water Date: June 8, 2009, Monday Thought: I’m surprised I don’t see folks walking around buck-ass nekid, soaping up and saving on their water bill. Jog: It’s June in Texas. Those who aren’t familiar with Texas will shrug and say, “So what?” Actually it really...[Read Full Post] Mon, 08 Jun 2009 10:43:54 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/653663 Title: D-Day Remembered Date: June 6, 2009, Saturday Thought: We live in a different age with different values as well as interests. The significance of that time in our history is now lost to the history books and to stories told by old folks to impatient young ears. Jog: Bill Clark was twenty years old when he died. He grew up in T...[Read Full Post] Sat, 06 Jun 2009 12:28:35 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/653393 Title: My Dog, Max—Again Date: June 1, 2009, Monday Thought: I suppose that’s just his way of reminding me that I belong to him. Jog: He’s not too far away. I can’t see him right now, but I know he’s there. He’s always there. Of course I’m talking about my dog, Max. Some of you who are parti...[Read Full Post] Mon, 01 Jun 2009 10:56:44 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/652589 Title: What’s Happening Below the Belt? Date: May 31, 2009, Sunday Thought: I’ve got to tell you, there’s a lot of pretty cool stuff happening below the belt. And, I would certainly want my doctor to know how to take care of all that area. Jog: OK, what if your doctor informed you that he was only going to treat you f...[Read Full Post] Sun, 31 May 2009 15:16:53 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/652426 Title: Losing the Tie Date: May 29, 2009, Friday Thought: I have nothing to prove—already done it. Jog: Have you ever put your feet up on our desk and just snoozed? I mean right in the middle of the work day? I’ve got to admit it is a great experience. In fact that is what I am going to do as soon as I finish this entry....[Read Full Post] Fri, 29 May 2009 16:24:55 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/652215 Title: In Defense of a Tree Date: May 26, 2009, Tuesday Thought: For some insane reason I seem to think the cottonwood has some kind of rights. I know that sounds terribly liberal of me. Jog: I’ve got this thing about trees. Although I am far from being some wacko tree lover who chains themselves to a tree to protect it from t...[Read Full Post] Tue, 26 May 2009 15:25:24 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/651711