Author Archives: J. F. Booth

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About J. F. Booth

I am a writer and educator.

Cookie Monster: Not Always Blue and Cuddly

Posted on June 21, 2012 by J. F. Booth

Cookies have been getting me into trouble all my life.  I love cookies – and cakes, and pies, and chocolate candy. But recently, the trouble is not the calories or pounds, not the missing cookie from the cooling sheet, not even the … Continue reading →

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Speak Memory

Posted on June 13, 2012 by J. F. Booth

Do you ever wonder how you came to enjoy peanut butter on hard-boiled eggs? Or why you like bicycling or wearing red? I do. Following that train of thought, I’ve found glimmers of how ordinary experiences have molded who I am … Continue reading →

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Refocusing the Conversation: Thoughts on E.L.James’s Shades of Grey Trilogy

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

Yes, I admit it, I too have eaten of the apple, devoured it and two more, actually. And those three juicy fruits were delicious – yes, that Fifty Shades Trilogy, designated “Erotic Romance” fiction.             I want to talk here about … Continue reading →

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Serendipitous Musings From a Casual Gardener

Posted on April 27, 2012 by J. F. Booth

I’ve enjoyed a lifetime of puttering among the weeds, annuals and perennials in my gardens.  At times I’ve loved working in the garden, and sometimes – not so much.  Motivated by requests from my dear friend, R, let me share … Continue reading →

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One of my articles published recently in Lancaster Farming

Posted on April 23, 2012 by J. F. Booth

Md. Farm Advocate Uses Planning, Perseverance and Patience – Lancaster Farming.        Here’s a recent article I wrote on a dynamic lobbyist for the Maryland Farm Bureau, Valerie Connelly [right], pictured here with State Delegate Kelly Schulz.  The article is … Continue reading →

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