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Tag Archives: John R. Clark
Who Loves Ya Baby?
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
Fatigue…And Not
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
Cabin Fever, Supply Chain Woes and The ASS
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
With Sufficient Frosting, Even a Shoe Looks Like Cake
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
Posted in John Clark
Tagged Aroostook County, Boston, Family loyalty, Insanity, John R. Clark, Leeches, Lewd and Laschivious, Obscure phrases, Short fiction, Word play
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Why I Review
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
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Tagged Amazon reviews, book reviews, Goodreads, John R. Clark, Librarything, Timothy Hallinan, Wolf Moon Journal, Young Adult Fiction
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Cover Story
John Clark playing around with cover possibilities for several YA books. What do you think? What happens when a somewhat shy teenager discovers an injured eagle, then finds out it’s really the god Thor who has been trapped by other … Continue reading
Getting A ‘Read’ on Young Adult Fiction-Early Spring Edition
John Clark sharing some of the great young adult fiction titles recently published. There have been so many, I can’t keep up with them, although not for lack of trying. Here are thumbnail reviews of recent reads that impressed me. … Continue reading
Like A Birch Tree
John Clark sharing recent contemplations in this strangest of years. Like most of those blogging on MCW, I’ve had to look at events and circumstances on almost a daily basis in order to stay safe and sane. Unexpected changes have … Continue reading
Posted in John Clark, Uncategorized
Tagged Absentee voting, Coping strategies, ebay, John R. Clark, Pandemics, Recovery
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Playing Virtual Detective/Absentee Makes the Vote Grow Stronger
John Clark on an extremely important issue right now. While Brenda stole a bit of my thunder on Friday, this issue is too important not to keep up the reminders. I’ve never missed voting in an election since I became … Continue reading
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Tagged 2020 election, Absentee voting, Civic involvement, Detective work, John R. Clark, Political activity
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