memoir
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Best Case Name Ever (A Jacke Wilson Objectino)
Another day, another Objectino.* This one straight from the courthouse… A JACKE WILSON OBJECTINO Overheard at a legal proceeding: LAWYER 1: What’s the best case name you ever cited in a brief? For me, I figure it’s gotta be Lone Star Ladies v. Schlotzsky’s Deli. Or here’s one for you: Fattman v. Bear. New Jersey Continue reading
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Reader Comment: More Thoughts on the Foxes
My favorite part of running this blog, by miles and miles, is reading the comments. Sometimes they make me laugh, sometimes they make me think, and sometimes they are very moving. Often it’s all of the above. And then there are those that make me proud. Because they say flattering things about the writing (thank you, everyone!). Or Continue reading
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Writers Laughing: Garrett Hongo
A grainy photograph but the personality comes through nevertheless. Happy Tuesday, everyone! Continue reading
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A History of Jacke in 100 Objects #19: My Roommate’s Books
My roommate arrived before I did; I met his stuff before I met him. Meeting his stuff first was fine with me, because the truth was that I was a little afraid of him. Wilfred Carter Boiteaux III. From New Orleans. Or maybe of New Orleans? I had not known anyone with a name like Continue reading
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