Someone Thought Enough to Write About ALS, and It’s About Time
“The book I’m not reading is riveting The book I’m not reading keeps me up at night The book I’m…
Articles by Rick Jobus
Fighting the Predictable Unpredictability of Rare Disease
“Will you still need me, will you still feed me, When I’m sixty-four” Paul McCartney wrote the song “When…
Technology Blazes a Trail Out of the Wilderness
“Keep off the path, Beware of the gate, Watch out for signs that say ‘hidden driveways.’ Don’t let the chlorine…
The Soulful Benefit Arising From Punching a Clock
“‘There must be some way out of here,’ said the joker to the thief, ‘There’s too much confusion, I can’t…
Seeking Input for a Novel Idea
“Dear Sir or Madam, will you read my book? It took me years to write, will you take a look?…
The Unexpected Joy Emanating From Detective-watching
“Cellophane shrink-wrapped, so correct Red dogs under illegal legs … She is watching the detectives ‘Ooh, it’s so cute.'”…
Mirror, Mirror on the Wall, What’s the Fairest Resolution of Them All?
“Mirror in the bathroom Please talk free The door is locked Just…
Naughty Santa, a Rogue Reindeer, and Other Caroling Themes
“Catch a Cannonball, now, to take me down the line My bag is sinkin’ low and I do believe it’s…
The Glorious Domino Effect From a Toppled Landmark
“And I hope when I get old I don’t sit around thinking about it But I probably will Yeah, just…
In a Sea of Unanswered Questions, the Metaphorical Tide Ebbs
“In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida” Last week, my pastor humorously suggested I should challenge folks to put forth songs or lyrics they believed…