If you are a follower of the Smack, you know that my heart has been heavy with the loss of my furry companion, Fig. The absence of his soothing presence, […]
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It’s with a bittersweet heart that I share a profoundly intimate moment from my life, one that has left me contemplating the idea of a “perfect death.” Yes, you read […]
I was scheduled for my quarterly bio-identical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) treatment this week. My body was already registering its complaints last week, letting me know I was experiencing a […]
Recently while visiting Chicago, I had the pleasure of going on a lunch date with friends of a friend. What started as a casual meet-up and a very calculated way […]
I recently attended a scotch-tasting event, graciously hosted by a friend of a friend in Chicago. Little did I know that the evening would take an unexpected and alarming turn, […]
Last week’s Jack’s Smack, for those who missed it, was one of my more courageous essays. I exposed myself – literally. Posing nude weeks before my 59th birthday and sharing […]
Five years ago this month I found myself in the heart of New York City, nervously awaiting a unique experience. I had agreed to pose nude for Angelika Buettner, a […]
What is that old saying we all used to say in elementary school? “Sticks and stones may break my bones but….” I don’t think I have to finish it, do […]
As a tech enthusiast, I am fascinated by artificial intelligence (AI). The idea of machines that can think and learn like humans is both exciting and terrifying. On the one […]
It’s that time of the year – Father’s Day. And while the world celebrates the special bond between fathers and their children, my heart becomes a whirlwind of emotions. Eighteen […]