Jack’s Smack

It’s Way More Than Skin Deep: My Clientele’s Skincare Review

Typically, my weekly Jack’s Smack essays are inspired by “life” – in particular mine. If [...]

The Date That Will Live In Infamy

After months of denial and head-in-the-sand behavior, it happened. My son received his official move-in [...]

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What Grade Do You Give Yourself In Life?

Interestingly enough, my Jack’s Smack day happens to fall on my birthday this year. This [...]

Can We Get A Body Dashboard Installed?

Ever have your “CHECK ENGINE” light come on in the car? I have. I was [...]

How One Pair Of Pajamas Awakened Me To My Self-Harming Delayed Gratification

Near the beginning of the pandemic I cleared out and reorganized my closet, like many [...]

Finally, A Place Where “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” Thrives

This past Saturday I joined the ranks of women worldwide whose last (in my case [...]

The Look Of Resilience & Seven Ways To Get It

Two weeks ago, a musician friend of mine let me know he was playing a [...]

Procrastination Is NOT Necessarily A Dirty Word

Procrastination, in my opinion, gets a bad rap.  I know that I write my Jack’s [...]

The Dear John Letter That Must Be Written

Dear Pandemic, After 14 months, I realize I must break up with you. It finally [...]

I Just Touched A Strange Man And I Don’t Care

May 1st marked the end of the second full week after my final Pfizer prick. [...]