Jim’s Jottings

Time is running out on our Detroit Tigers, and not just in the race for the American League pennant. The Tigers have had a night for the Latinos and a night recognizing Negro league teams. There are many nationalities among the nines who deserve a night. So, let’s salute the Italians, Irish and even the […]

I turned my head, and … What happened?

I think this phrase came from a Broadway show Stop The World I Want To Get Off: ‘I just want it to slow down so I can get a handle on it.? It was hard enough to follow our own three kids become adults, but watching the grandkids grow has been nothing short of turning […]

A look at 10 biggest threats to men’s health

Sitting in a doctor’s waiting room recently, I scanned Crittenton Hospital Medical Center’s ‘Wellspring? magazine. The headline read, ?10 biggest threats to men’s health.? Since I’m one of them, I paused to read, ‘Maintain your health through smart choices. Simple changes like becoming more active and eating more fruits and vegetables increases your chances of […]

Late gift ideas to be ignored (reprint from the first week in 2006)

It’s been over three weeks since Jottings has been live, and in a way that’s good. Had we been live recently, chances are we would have offered two gift ideas that would lighten your change drawer, while being totally unnecessary. Some days before Christmas, Hallmark’s Holiday Gifts folder came in my mail. Not having been […]

Jim’s Jottings

Sitting in a doctor’s waiting room recently, I scanned Crittenton Hospital Medical Center’s ‘Wellspring? magazine. The headline read, ?10 biggest threats to men’s health.? Since I’m one of them, I paused to read, ‘Maintain your health through smart choices. Simple changes like becoming more active and eating more fruits and vegetables increases your chances of […]

Happy New Year from The Grandkids

When we first started this Jim’s Jottings holiday tradition, the two grandchildren Dan and Karen Offer (inset picture) were small enough to fit on my knees. It was 1988. Dan was 3-years-old and Karen was four-months-old. In that first picture, Karen had no hair, I had more and I still wore a suit and tie […]

Merry Christmas from the grandkids

When we first started this Jim’s Jottings holiday tradition, the two grandchildren Dan and Karen Offer (inset picture) were small enough to fit on my knees. It was 1988. Dan was 3-years-old and Karen was four-months-old. In that first picture, Karen had no hair, I had more and I still wore a suit and tie […]

Just Jotting

‘For what seems like a couple lifetimes, we’ve been exposed to thoughts of two men seeking the highest office in our land. Both seem unqualified for the title they seek. Each gives conflicting, even opposite statements on numerous topics, such as an energy plan, economic goals, illegal immigration, Social Security, offshore drilling, etc., etc. We […]

A personal letter to my dog, Shayna

A personal letter to my dog, Shayna Dear Shayna, I have come to the conclusion that you have selective hearing, so I’m going to see if your reading would bring better results. When I say move, in either a mild or forceful voice, it means putting your whole body someplace else, not rolling your eyes […]

Jim’s Jottings

‘For what seems like a couple lifetimes, we’ve been exposed to thoughts of two men seeking the highest office in our land. Both seem unqualified for the title they seek. Each gives conflicting, even opposite statements on numerous topics, such as an energy plan, economic goals, illegal immigration, Social Security, offshore drilling, etc., etc. We […]

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