Jackie Summers has a rousing middle-of-the-night romp that turns into his arch-enemy: Insomnia.
The Home Team
Jackie Summers explains that no matter how much you hate President Obama, rooting for the home team to fail simply doesn’t make any sense.
The Luxury of Invisible Privilege
Jackie Summers examines the way racism reproduces – and how well-meaning people feed the disease by denying their privilege.
The Most Racist Thing That Ever Happened
Jackie Summers has identified the most troubling thing about racism these days: no one ever admits to being racist.
Housecleaning
Jackie Summers, on letting go.
The Frequency
“You know that ringing in your ears? That ‘eeeeeeeeee’? That’s the sound of the ear cells dying, like their swan song. Once it’s gone you’ll never hear that frequency again. Enjoy it while it lasts.” ~ Children of Men
My Coffee Like My Women: Pequeño Pero Muy Fuerte
Jackie Summers remembers a past girlfriend who left indelible marks.
Waiting for Spring: a Winter Fairy Tale
Jackie Summers presents a parable of seasonal change.
F*ck Club
“The first rule about F*ck Club is: you don’t blog about F*ck Club.”
Sleepless Night: Waiting for Morning With a Girl on My Mind
Lying in bed and trying to sleep it off isn’t exactly the best way to get over an ex…
Memories of Messy Rooms: The Dust Was Once My Skin
As I clean my place, I realize that what I’m sweeping and wiping away used to be a part of me (literally).
The Ballad of Betty and Veronica, Part III: Stripped and Totaled
We were on our last lap, so close to the finish line…
The Ballad of Betty and Veronica, Part II: Life With a Stripper
This woman was NOT just some stripper…
The Ballad of Betty and Veronica, Part I: Falling for a Stripper
Strip clubs are straightforward: girls dance naked for money and guys pay to be chauvinists. Not exactly the best place to find yourself a date … right?
Trouble from the Start: A Retrospective
“Betty was the first woman I dated seriously after my marriage ended, and everything about her screamed trouble from the very start.” Jackie Summers goes to the Dominican Republic and gets more than he bargained for.
The Insomniac’s Club
Jackie Summers spends another night with Insomnia. It’s going to be a long one.