Author Archives: Jan C. Johnson

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About Jan C. Johnson

Welcome! If you like food, reading, laughing over life's little disasters, and maybe thinking about the bigger things of life, you have come to the right place. Besides blogging, I write humorous fiction, though real life tends to leave fictional humor in the shade. But I'm not a total goofball. No, really. I've also written a most riveting memoir--not mine, which would be boring, but rather the life story of an obscure pastor in Liberia, West Africa. His hair-raising memories of the Liberian Civil War years make for some suspenseful reading! Discover more under the "My Books" tab. I live in North Texas with my husband, Brent. We enjoy bicycling, Mexican food, and traveling to visit our kids and grandkids.

… People Too

Posted on October 8, 2010 by Jan C. Johnson

by Janice C. Johnson This nonfiction piece earned a place in the 2007 literary journal of UTA’s “Sigma Tau Delta” (English honor society) chapter. One is a sweet, gentle blonde, the other a spunky and affectionate redhead. My husband Brent … Continue reading →

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“Competitive”

Posted on October 6, 2010 by Jan C. Johnson

In my ongoing quest to be right (to have the right answers, the right actions and the right attitude), I ran across yet another foible in my character. To me, the idea of being “competitive” smacks of pride or even … Continue reading →

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Right Answers

Posted on October 4, 2010 by Jan C. Johnson

Middle-born children are supposed to be people-pleasers, and I have reason to believe it. As far back as I can remember, I tried to give people the right answer to any questions they might ask me, including questions about myself … Continue reading →

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It Takes a Village

Posted on October 1, 2010 by Jan C. Johnson

As a writer, one of my priorities is to encourage my readers — to put a positive spin on their day by adding a touch of humor, faith, helpful information, or any combination thereof. I do love to relate to … Continue reading →

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Redneck Traffic Jams

Posted on September 29, 2010 by Jan C. Johnson

Or, Murphy’s Laws of Cycling In The Boonies. Law #1 is that if you, the cyclist, are going to meet an oncoming motor vehicle on a narrow road, there is a 75% chance that it will be in a corner. … Continue reading →

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The Gift of Receiving

Posted on September 27, 2010 by Jan C. Johnson

If you’ve heard it once, you’ve heard it a hundred times: “It is more blessed to give than to receive” (Acts 20:35, NIV). And so we jockey for the position of “giver,” sidestepping everyone who tries to give to us. … Continue reading →

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