wp-spamshield domain was triggered too early. This is usually an indicator for some code in the plugin or theme running too early. Translations should be loaded at the init action or later. Please see Debugging in WordPress for more information. (This message was added in version 6.7.0.) in /home/ii5ad04abu2u/public_html/downjotter.com/wp-includes/functions.php on line 6131Humanity In War…Stories War is not glamorous. War is not something to be used as a first response, but rather as a last resort. War does not create heroes, but it does bring out the hero in certain men and women. Believe it or not, humanity can still exist in the midst of war. For example, as I write this, I am looking at pictures taken during wartime. In one, World War One British and German soldiers are tending to…
Lessons From My Grandson I have been blessed with a couple grandsons—one of which still has that new baby smell—and they mean more to me than almost anything in the world. The oldest is close to 3 years-old and he amazes me every single day. He can work the DVD player, find videos on the smart TV, and pull up his games and apps on an iPhone. He knows his colors, his shapes, and can identify the letters of the…
“The best time to plan a book is while you are doing the dishes.”–Agatha Christie
“I write by hand, making many, many corrections. I would say I cross out more than I write. I have to hunt for words when I speak, and I have the same difficulty when writing.”–Italo Calvino
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The Big 5-0 In just over a week, I will hit the half-century mark, the BIG 5-0, 50 years-old. Anytime anyone or anything survives that long, people see it as a major milestone and, on most occasions, feel the need to celebrate the event. In my case, it was done with a surprise birthday party. The key word is “surprise.” I grew up on a healthy diet of Sherlock Holmes and Batman, so when things are not quite the way…