Author Archives: J. F. Booth

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About J. F. Booth

I am a writer and educator.

I’ve really tried to get along…

Posted on September 24, 2012 by J. F. Booth

After a recent aborted trip to Assateague Wildlife Refuge in Virginia, where mosquitoes both large and small drove us from the ponds and sea-shore,  I sat down to discover a way to make peace with the ruthless insects that swarmed … Continue reading →

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Thanks giving…

Posted on September 12, 2012 by J. F. Booth

Cooler evenings, sweeter breezes, a kinder sun… autumn arrives. My favorite season. September and October always quicken my heart and fill me with energy – plans for new projects, renewed interest in old ones.   For most of my life, … Continue reading →

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Crofton Library Talk

Posted on August 17, 2012 by J. F. Booth

September 18, 7pm  – speaking at the Crofton Library Jan Booth –  Tuesday, September 18 at 7 pm On the 10th anniversary of the opening of the Crofton branch, Jan Booth, the author of the book Crofton,an Images of America book … Continue reading →

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A Stitch… In Time

Posted on August 6, 2012 by J. F. Booth

Yes, here I go again… reminiscing.  This time I have a few thoughts on sewing, that waning art and craft. Now, sewing is a fairly general term. What I want to comment on is not hand sewing, which includes fancy … Continue reading →

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The Grand Old Osprey

Posted on July 18, 2012 by J. F. Booth

They’ve enjoyed 11 years in their little nest with a harbor view, through good times and bad – Hurricane Isabel in 2003, the hatching and departure of all those dear chicks over the years, the surveillance caper in 2010.  They’re … Continue reading →

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