It was my high school. The above was my first literary group endeavor. My High School's annual magazine (Seed) during my senior year (1971). I'm the guy on the front left.

Since 1974, I've primarily pursued this:

Fast forward to the present, and I announced my retirement in September 2023. I needed a plan, things to keep me actively engaged. I've always enjoyed writing and focused on song lyrics until 2019 when I challenged myself to be more vulnerable. Coincidentally, the pandemic fostered that effort when everyone went to work-from-home mode. Suddenly, I was more accessible to my inner voice. Believe it or not, I became aware of my backyard and the neighborhood and began to realize that I am an integral, equal part of nature.

A collage representing a few of my favorite things!





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Joejohn Black

Joejohn Black

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Now dissecting thoughts and emotions, pinning words, then commentary to the facets, curating and sharing them as legends of my being. Then they’re on their own.