Jack's Smack

I recently attended a scotch-tasting event, graciously hosted by a friend of a friend in Chicago.  Little did I know...

Last week’s Jack’s Smack, for those who missed it, was one of my more courageous essays. I exposed myself –...

I posed nude, in my late 50s–twice. Five years ago this month I found myself in the heart of New...

What is that old saying we all used to say in elementary school? “Sticks and stones may break my bones...

As a tech enthusiast, I am fascinated by artificial intelligence (AI). The idea of machines that can think and learn...

It's that time of the year – Father's Day. And while the world celebrates the special bond between fathers and...

As a big believer in gratitude, I co-host a weekly Clubhouse room – Cup of Joy. As our Host and...

A few years back, I embarked on a Marie Kondo-like house-cleaning spree within my relationships. Have you ever experienced the...

A couple of nights ago, as I was mindlessly moving through my bedtime routine, a revelation struck me like a...

A few weeks ago I was enjoying my, almost daily, early morning phone call with my best friend. She drives...