Gary, Billy and the duck jansmatters.com, October 6, 2024December 16, 2024 Gary was seated at the bar, in his usual spot. It was a little bit early to be happy hour, as his sour expression reinforced. His third beer of the afternoon sat untouched, as he contemplated his surroundings. This neighborhood bar had been both his refuge and prison for many…
Finding Commonality jansmatters.com, September 27, 2024October 6, 2024 Standing under the overhang, watching the rain pour down, I contemplated my trip back to my vehicle. On the way into the store my umbrella turned dramatically inside out, never again to turn right side out. I knew I would soon be chilled and wet. There were several others waiting…
Essays, Flash Fiction, Poetry still Perfectly ImPerfect book launch jansmatters.com, June 28, 2024 Hi.. I have a chapter in this inspiring book. “still Perfectly I’Mperfect” anthology, launched yesterday, reached #1 International Best Seller status in USA, Japan and Canada this morning! Feels like being Queen for a Day. I wrote my chapter with the hope it provides inspiration to my readers who seek…
Dearest Judy, jansmatters.com, May 6, 2024May 6, 2024 When I gaze at the black and white photo of you, at four years old, I find your personality so perfectly framed. You sit at the kitchen table in our childhood home. Sun comes in from the window behind you, lighting up your hair and creating a sort of halo…
Waiting jansmatters.com, March 9, 2024March 9, 2024 As Brendan waited for the A train, the shabby old man on the subway platform caught his attention. Brendan noticed him, not because he was mumbling; not because of his shambling gait; not because of his disheveled and slightly soiled clothes. These are relatively normal for New York City homeless….