Cartoons: A trip down memory lane

So this one is a little ambiguous and whimsical. I have to create the scene for you to fully understand this. My brother and my sister in law are in my parents family room with their 2 kids. She said hey I rented A Goofy movie. I was like, cute. She then goes on to …

A way out your Dark place

Ways I escaped my dark place

Why do you Hate me?

IS my color all that important?

A letter to the Past

Dear Lil J,     It is July, 1987, and you have just turned 5. I know for a fact 5 was/is a milestone age for you. I also know you know how to read by now (a little). I just want to say to you, have fun. No one is 5 forever and in your …

The Curious case of Donald Trump

Disclaimer: This is an opinion piece. Welcome to America where we have freedom of speech. Unless you have been living under a rock for the past 30 years the name Donald Trump would mean nothing to you. The self proclaimed millionaire/businessman turned president stunned us all at the 2016 presidential election. He actually won! A …

The Curious Case of our Education System

What happened to our education system? When I was a wee lad in school there were 6 basic academic concentrations we had to learn. English/Lang. Arts, Math, Science, History, Arts (art and music) and Physical education. A lot of emphasis was put on the first 4 but the arts and Phys ed were always put …

Shifting Age Norms

Age ain’t nothing but a number? 🤔 When I was growing up, I was asked a whimsical question. “What is old to you”? As I got older the answer (of course) has changed. As I creep up on my late 30’s I have noticed a big shift in age appropriateness and what’s “normal” for certain …

This is Me

The Intro to Me, JKR. In a world of repeated quotes, and in a time of so many opinions and voices. Why does mine matter? I mean any body with a laptop, cell phone, or ipad can write about anything. So again, why does what I say matter? Well to start I’m writing from the …