Author Archives: jackpelham

It might as well be endless, this body of work left by the ancient Hebrews—now exploded by numerous translations—each done by those who assumed too often that they understood what they were reading—who may have thought it certain that they … Continue reading →

I am in so many waysThe product of my choices—The aggregate of my decisions—And the consequences thereof.

It is regrettable to me in this moment,During which I am trying to relate to youSome new and useful informationFor the quest on which you have set out,That I cannot make you thinkWhile you listen—Or, to put it metaphorically, that … Continue reading →

Was Satan involved in the Cain and Abel story? I think so. Let me show you what I find in the various texts and you can judge for yourself. And you can read my poem about it here if you … Continue reading →

When you hold to a positionThat is demonstrably false,Whether in fact, in logic, or morality—And you know—Or should know,That it is flawed— This is an outcropping—This is a signal—This is an evidence—That you have mismanaged yourself—That you have misstepped in … Continue reading →

I look at the young guy and seeHis pride oozing from his pores,Plain as day for me to see. And which shall I do first?—Remember when I was like that myself,Or hope there are yet older guys than me,Who can … Continue reading →

Some of the best things I’ve ever createdWere created when I ought to have beenWorking on worthy, non-creative things.

I have to say right away that these words are quite convicting to me personally, and I share them for the good of all, myself included.

A Facebook friend was asking everyone how she should be kinder, and I realized I had a lot to say about this topic in general. So here’s my reply to her—edited to be more polished and thorough as a blog … Continue reading →

I wondered for a long timeWhy some have such disdainFor the fireman—do-gooder that he is—With his attitude of command and priority. But then I finally realized the surprising truth—That it’s because they don’t believe in fire.