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Jigsaw Jones Says . . . “Get a Clue!”

If it feels like I’m repeating myself — like we are caught in some “Groundhog Day” time loop — it’s only because it’s true. 

I posted this piece of art, by the wonderful illustrator R.W. Alley, a year ago around this time. 

Then things were looking up for a while. But now? Here we go again. 

I’m encouraged by what I’ve read about Omicron. Highly contagious but, hopefully, not quite as devastating for most people. 

My wife is in the health field. She’s been wearing a mask all day at work for a long, long time. Often it’s one of those tight N95 jobs. When I want to complain, I think of what she goes through on a daily basis and shut my mouth. I slip on my cloth mask, zip into the hardware store, buy my duct tape, and I’m free. I do what I’ve been asked to do by public health officials. They know far more about this than I do. 

I do it to keep myself safe. My friends and family. And everyone else, too. It’s that simple. 

Have a happy holiday and a lovely winter. I know that some of us feel weary of it. Sick and tired. But we will get through this. After all, we’ve got our friends, our families, and books!

Lots and lots of books. 

I mean to say: thank you for coming around here. For the support. For the many kindnesses. The best gift you can give to an author is reading one of his or her books. 

Any one you want.

I am so very grateful for that. I don’t take it for granted, not for a single moment.

 

HAPPY HOLIDAYS, BIG & SMALL,

JOY TO YOU, ONE & ALL!

 

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My New York Mets Hat

As a diehard New York Mets fan, I’d first like to say this . . .

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Also: I sometimes wear baseball caps. Not always, but it happens.

I might throw it on because I haven’t washed my hair in a few days. Okay, in six days. Or because I’m a Mets fan, expressing my allegiance to the team.

But this week, I’m wearing my cap as a signal. I am saying to the world: “Be gentle with me. I’m fragile right now.”

My author photo for the book SIX INNINGS. I still own the same cap. Admittedly, both the cap and my face have experienced a little wear and tear over the years.

My author photo for the book SIX INNINGS. I still own the same cap. Admittedly, both the cap and my face have experienced a little wear and tear over the years, but we’re still hanging out together.