Author Archives: John Clark

DOES SILENCE IMPLY CONSENT?

Posted on May 5, 2022 by John Clark

John Clark sharing a very personal experience. By now you have seen the stories regarding the leaked documents from the supreme court regarding Roe VS Wade and the sense that the justices are leaning heavily toward abolishing that landmark decision. … Continue reading →

Tagged 1970s, Abortion, Choice, Fanaticism, John Clark, Personal freedon, Roe VS Wade, Supreme Court, women's rights | 14 Comments

Who Loves Ya Baby?

Posted on April 5, 2022 by John Clark

John Clark with his retired librarian hat on today. The following comment was posted on the Maine library listserv a week back in response to a job posting for a part-time masters level library position. I share it as a … Continue reading →

Tagged book groups, book sales, Business science and technology, Craft kits, John Clark, John R. Clark, Maine libraries, Maine library system, National Library Week, online resources, Reference resources, Waterville Public Library, Zoom | 7 Comments

Fatigue…And Not

Posted on March 28, 2022 by John Clark

John Clark with a split column today. Covid…Invective…Constant bombardment from everyone wanting your loyalty and your money. Welcome to 2022. I’ve been off social media for all but a very few instances for more than a year. I’ve survived the … Continue reading →

Tagged alternate universes, Civic involvement, John Clark, John R. Clark, Lisa Clark, Maine clean elections, Maine Politics, Social isolation, young adult science fiction | 2 Comments

Cabin Fever, Supply Chain Woes and The ASS

Posted on March 4, 2022 by John Clark

I knew it was time to go on a road trip when Mother threw her hair dryer through our big screen TV. Granted she’d taken a hammer to the radio in the kitchen the day before when her favorite program … Continue reading →

Tagged Cabin Fever, Farmington, John Clark, John R. Clark, Maine humor, road trips, Sandy Emerson, Supply chain issues, Word play | 8 Comments

With Sufficient Frosting, Even a Shoe Looks Like Cake

Posted on February 3, 2022 by John Clark

The following alert was issued on the morning of February 3rd by the Waterville police: “City police are searching for the sanity of a local resident. The wife of John Clark, age 73 of Waterville, hasn’t seen her husband’s sanity … Continue reading →

Tagged Aroostook County, Boston, Family loyalty, Insanity, John Clark, John R. Clark, Leeches, Lewd and Laschivious, Obscure phrases, Short fiction, Word play | 9 Comments

In the Beginning

Posted on January 13, 2022 by John Clark

John Clark playing with beginnings. I’m aware that many writers I know, or follow through online blogs are feeling the funk of an extended pandemic. I have no such problem, at least in terms of short stories. I’m particularly pleased … Continue reading →

Tagged Creativity during ther Pandemic, John Clark, John R. Clark, Magical realism, Maine fiction, short stories, suspense, Urban fantasy | 12 Comments

Brothers in Kind

Posted on December 24, 2021 by John Clark

They were passing acquaintances. The older man would nod when he saw him crossing the road, or when they met in the man’s orchard. He sensed an aura of sadness whenever they crossed paths and had once overheard the retired … Continue reading →

Tagged Christmas stories, Farmers, Foxes, Friendship, gratitude, Grief, John Clark | 5 Comments

Last Minute Reading Gifts, Anyone?

Posted on December 13, 2021 by John Clark

John Clark with a bunch of YA book suggestions in case you’re looking for a gift for a teen, or YA fiction-loving adult. These are some of the best out of the 237 I’ve read thus far in 2021. Monsters … Continue reading →

Tagged book reviewers, Christmas gifts, John Clark, Young Adult Fiction, Young Adult Mysteries | 2 Comments

We Got Outta Dodge

Posted on November 9, 2021 by John Clark

John Clark sharing tales and photos from our recent jaunt through six western states. When the dip in COVID cases came back in May, Beth and I decided it was time to take a vacation outside Maine. I was … Continue reading →

Tagged Blue Angels, Buffalo Bill Cody., Deadwood SD, Grand Teton, John Clark, National parks, vacations, Wild Bill Hickock, Yellowstone, YMT Tours | 1 Comment

Why I Review

Posted on October 12, 2021 by John Clark

John Clark on why I review books. I have no idea how many books I’ve read, but I’d be safe saying it’s above five thousand since I was able to read unassisted. To put things in perspective, the number I’ve … Continue reading →