‘Behind Blue Eyes’: Awakening the Lively Art of Conversation
“I been one poor correspondent, and I been too, too hard to find But it doesn’t…
Articles by Rick Jobus
Giving Thanks for Righteous Moments in a Broken World
“You hold the key to love and fear All in your trembling hand Just…
Surviving the Threat of a Bomb With a Dose of Aplomb
“All our times have come Here but now they’re gone Seasons don’t fear the reaper Nor do the wind, the…
A Sign of the Times — Could They Be a-Changin’?
“All the Bush League batters Are left to die on the diamond In the stands the home crowd scatters For…
How Being ‘Stuck in the Middle’ Turned Into a Blessing in Disguise
“Well I don’t know why I came here tonight, I’ve got the feeling that something ain’t right. I’m so scared…
This Halloween, Read the Book Despite Its Off-putting Cover
“As I was walking down the street one dark and dreary day, I came upon a billboard, much to my…
Firing a Shotgun to Hit a Needle in a Haystack
“You say you got a real solution, Well, you know, We’d all love to see the plan. You ask me…
Requiem for a Heavyweight Trio of Souls
“And so castles made of sand Fall into the sea eventually.” — Jimi Hendrix From time to time, given…
Borrowing Pages From the Oktoberfest Playbook
“What you need, my son Is a holiday in Cambodia Where people dress in black.” Those lyrics from the song…
When the Reaper Comes A-Knockin’, We Must Get A-Rockin’
When I was in elementary school, my mom would occasionally take my brother and me to Woolworth’s, our local…