The Dual Value of Taste and Smell
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Have you ever thought about what life would be like if you lost your senses of taste and smell? I can, and I can't wait to get them back! Find out why in my weekly blog post...
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Jaz Got His Geekinomicon On!
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On Saturday, I attended Geekinomicon 2016 in downtown Oklahoma City. I knew it would be a momentous day when I woke to an earthquake. Now, let’s talk about what I saw, what I did, and…what I purchased!
Read MoreA Recent Scare for Patches the Miracle-Kitty
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Patches is my very beloved “Miracle-Kitty” and we both recently received a scare, requiring a hasty trip to the veterinarian. While that was bad enough, the ensuing waiting that proceeded nearly killed me.
Read MoreA Rock-N-Roll Experience: Jaz and Alice Cooper
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People tell me they’re repeatedly surprised at how eclectic my tastes are. Hey, I’m a dynamic guy. But did you ever expect me to attend an Alice Cooper concert? Well, surprise, surprise…
Read MoreDefining Oneself
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Have you ever tried to define yourself using a mere handful of words? After some consideration, I attempted to, and I found the results of my honesty and self-reflection surprising. Who would have thought I'd come up with this...?
Read MoreA Tumble-Down Suicide Squad Weekend
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As if plummeting to the tiled kitchen floor on Friday morning wasn’t exciting enough, my weekend with Suicide Squad capped off a weekend of pain and pleasure.
Read MoreRomantic Relationships: Humanity's Twilight Zone
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I recently considered the merits of coupling. When it comes to human romantic relationships, I realized they are often strange and complex arrangements between two people. Essentially, romantic relationships are humanity's Twilight Zone.
Read MoreMy Latest Binge-Watch: Mr. Selfridge
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In recent years, I’ve happily become a binge-watcher. There’s nothing quite like falling in love with a new series and being able to immerse myself in it for extended periods for days on end until a season is complete. My latest fixation is: Mr. Selfridge.
Read MoreJaz’s Inspirations: From Whence They Came?
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One of the most frequently asked questions that authors, poets, and all walks of creative talents receive is: Where do you get your inspirations or ideas from? It’s such a marvelous question. Yet, the answers vary from person to person because inspiration is a deeply personal experience.
Read MoreThe Time I Have Left
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Why is it that epiphanies often take their sweet ass time appearing in your life? It makes me want to respond, “Hey, that’s profound. Where the hell have you been all these years?”
But then, epiphanies aren’t sentient, so it would be a moot point. But I digress...
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