Author Archives: J. F. Booth

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About J. F. Booth

I am a writer and educator.

In praise of the sturdy “gladiola”

Posted on August 1, 2017 by J. F. Booth

Yes, I know the correct spelling is “gladiolus,” but I’m going for the pronunciation I heard as a child. Let me retrace my train of thought, if that’s possible, and you have the patience… Recently, a friend was arranging some … Continue reading →

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Four Fine, Feathered, Fledglings!

Posted on July 30, 2017 by J. F. Booth

Couldn’t wait ’til summer’s end to update you on our friends at the Naval Academy, Oscar and Opal Osprey.  They’re in the midst of fledging this year’s batch of chicks, (their 16th year) and it appears there are four healthy, … Continue reading →

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A recent interview with Jade & Winona for the podcast “And We Thought…”

Posted on June 9, 2017 by J. F. Booth
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Recent articles I’ve had published in What’s Up? Magazine.

Posted on June 9, 2017 by J. F. Booth

Here are two recent articles I’ve written on topics important to me, and to most of us, mental health and addiction.   http://www.whatsupmag.com/2017/05/10/141793/the-great-divide-what-do-we-need-to-keep-in-mind-when-faced-with-a-mental-health-situation-  http://www.whatsupmag.com/2017/06/07/146065/our-state-of-recovery-staunching-the-lethal-tide-of-addiction-in-maryland-and-the-united-states   

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Background: Oldies, but goodies.

Posted on May 3, 2017 by J. F. Booth

Forgive my lack of modesty, but I was gathering web links of my past articles for another purpose, and I thought it might be interesting to put these past article links on my blog. (The list is not exhaustive.  I … Continue reading →

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