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.

Me and my Big Mouse

Posted on August 15, 2010 by Jan C. Johnson

Normally I would take a day off on Sunday and not post anything. However, when you have goofed it is just as well to set the record straight ASAP. This is about yesterday’s post, “The Evil Chip-Sealers.” In my head … Continue reading →

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The Evil Chip-Sealers

Posted on August 14, 2010 by Jan C. Johnson

It’s Saturday, and I’m supposed to be cleaning floors and bathrooms, but I would much rather sit at the computer and complain about The Evil Chip-Sealers. In case you are fortunate enough to live in an area where chip-seal is … Continue reading →

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No Country for Old Bikes (Epic Potholes of Ellis County)

Posted on August 12, 2010 by Jan C. Johnson

They creep up on you, often hiding in the camouflage of shade as you pedal along. Or they might lurk just over the crest of a little rise, where you don’t see them until they rattle your teeth. Some are … Continue reading →

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The Dad I Am Losing

Posted on August 11, 2010 by Jan C. Johnson

Grief Anticipated, Part 3 (See also “Sitting on the Tracks” and “A Sweet Elderly Couple”) One Thursday in July, Dad’s brother-in-law Bill started driving down from Missouri just to visit him. I drove over that afternoon to see if I … Continue reading →

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Necessary Souvenirs

Posted on August 10, 2010 by Jan C. Johnson

Hi. My name is Jan, and I forget things when I pack for trips. Last week Brent and I were in the Turks and Caicos Islands celebrating our anniversary. I had been setting aside Beach Vacation clothes for weeks. I … Continue reading →

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Nest Status: 95% Empty

Posted on August 8, 2010 by Jan C. Johnson

I started writing this in 2009 before our younger son’s freshman year in college. He is now a sophomore at UNT and I am more proud of him than ever. Bridges, bridges, bridges. I lost count between Baytown and the … Continue reading →

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