Author Archives: J. F. Booth

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About J. F. Booth

I am a writer and educator.

Among Friends…

Posted on November 23, 2013 by J. F. Booth

Thanksgiving seems an ideal time for me to share my gratitude for friendships both new and mature – avoiding that heavily weighted “old” adjective. There is little I need say about the following poem. It was sent to me by my … Continue reading →

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Gotcha!

Posted on October 15, 2013 by J. F. Booth

 I’m back! I’m lurching back from the brink of technological oblivion, dear Reader.  I’ve been hacked, malware loaded, threatened with a ransom and left to shrivel in a dark cave with my encrypted Microsoft files. One morning, two weeks ago, … Continue reading →

Posted in Life Lessons | 2 Comments

Birthdays Are Good For You

Posted on July 15, 2013 by J. F. Booth

Let me share with you a tiny gift, dear reader, penned by Dag Hammarskjold, UN Secretary General and Nobel Peace Prize recipient, If only I may grow: firmer, simpler-quieter, warmer. July is chocked full of birthdays, dates when I  celebrate … Continue reading →

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Apologies to a tiny turtle

Posted on June 10, 2013 by J. F. Booth

On my walk this morning, I came upon a tiny turtle,  brown and about the size of a silver dollar.  At first I thought it was just a dry leaf, and I nearly stepped on it.  But I paused to admire its … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventures, Life Lessons, Nature | 4 Comments

Name That Tune!

Posted on April 19, 2013 by J. F. Booth

OK, I admit it, I’m trying to keep myself connected to the current music scene, and it’s not easy.  I love listening to music, and I try to be receptive to unfamiliar beats, lyrics and instruments.  I can usually enjoy … Continue reading →

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