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Jack's Verandah

The Musings of Jack H.H. Fenton, an Incompetent Writer

Author: jackhhfenton

Trump-speak: “I’ve asked them to contact London immediately”

“Americans are all praying for his recovery. He’s been a really good friend. He’s been really something very special. Strong, resolute, doesn’t quit, doesn’t give up. We… Read more “Trump-speak: “I’ve asked them to contact London immediately””

April 7, 2020June 10, 2022 by jackhhfenton

Open Letter to reddit: Hacker looks to help China, reddit becomes quite a bore.

To: reddit Re: User who asked for a hacker to help him hack Weibo. (this is apart from the obvious COVID-19 question) UPDATE: “Repressing the press.” China… Read more “Open Letter to reddit: Hacker looks to help China, reddit becomes quite a bore.”

March 24, 2020June 10, 2022 by jackhhfenton

As nCoV19 information spreads, Reddit needs a reality check. So does China.

RE: My open letter to Reddit From CNN: “At a news conference on Thursday morning, officials from China’s National Health Commission announced there had been just 34… Read more “As nCoV19 information spreads, Reddit needs a reality check. So does China.”

March 19, 2020March 24, 2020 by jackhhfenton

The Oval Office or the World’s Greatest Long-con?

With thanks to the fine folks over at Politico for their honesty, goodwill, and sarcasm. Ladies and gentlemen, The President of the United States: “I love Hispanics!”… Read more “The Oval Office or the World’s Greatest Long-con?”

February 7, 2020February 7, 2020 by jackhhfenton

Sneak Peek: The deconstruction of a wood shed

I related the story to her, from beginning to end, as I laid helpless, four walls and one roof pinning me to the ground, with just my… Read more “Sneak Peek: The deconstruction of a wood shed”

December 7, 2018June 10, 2022 by jackhhfenton

The tyranny of your local fish-wrapper

Local newspapers are just as damaging to individual lives as their bigger brothers (and sisters). Hear me out: A salacious story is published by the Shitkicker Evening Post… Read more “The tyranny of your local fish-wrapper”

July 27, 2018April 5, 2020 by jackhhfenton

The Table in My Den

              You Have the Right to Remain Innocent – James Duane – Little A In this book, James Duane, a law professer,… Read more “The Table in My Den”

May 22, 2018June 2, 2018 by jackhhfenton

Sneak Peek: A Silky Swim

Disclaimer:  Sneak peeks may include material that has not been sufficiently edited. Read at your own risk. All content in this category is copyright material. Where you… Read more “Sneak Peek: A Silky Swim”

May 11, 2018June 10, 2022 by jackhhfenton

The Book List (updated on occasion)

Books that should be in every new writers’ collection.

May 10, 2018March 22, 2020 by jackhhfenton

More Advice for the Budding Author

Yes, I realize that I capitalized nearly the whole title of this post. I feel really bad about it, if it helps. Young/new authors: I highly recommend… Read more “More Advice for the Budding Author”

May 10, 2018May 10, 2018 by jackhhfenton

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