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If You’re Not Dead, You’re Not Done!
Hi, I’m Jim. Welcome to Agers Anonymous. This is my brand-new support group, based on my brand-new book, If You’re Not Dead, You’re Not Done. I’m so glad you’ve joined …
Nathan Watkins illustrator
Nathan Watkins is a talented illustrator whose work spans from the whimsical “Zac,” the cartoon pill bottle from Praise the Lord and Pass the Prozac to full-color illustrations for Puppy …
Writers’ resources
Writing is the hardest way of earning a living, with the possible exception of wrestling alligators. Olin Miller Writing for publication is hard, but it is possible. So, here’s some …
Ten best–and worst–Christmas movies
I have in my right mitten, direct from my home office in wintry northern Indiana, tonight’s Top Ten Best—and Worst—Christmas Movies. First, let’s get the bad out of the way. …
A Christmas tree called Shrek
I’ve been known to name my cars, and even my guitar (“Lois”), but never a Christmas tree—until last year. Christmas 2001 featured “Shrek” lurking in our living room. I think …
Thanks for nothing
As we approach Thanksgiving Day here in the States, you might be thinking Thanks for nothing! And you wouldn’t be alone! The prophet Habakkuk writes: Even though the fig trees …
Thanksgiving turkey trivia
Do you enjoy playing “Jeopardy” from your La-Z-Boy (“I’ll take ‘Fowl Friends’ for $1,000”)? Would you like to talk about something other thank the pandemic and politics at Thanksgiving dinner? …
Thanksgiving memes
Wishing you a wonderful time of Thanksgiving with family and friends. Here are my favorite memes for this wonderful time of the year: Feel free to right click and save …
Hope and humor and Halloween
Hi, I’m Jim Watkins: author, speaker, and—for my grandkiddos—”Corn Stalker.” (It’s what we do in Corn Borer, Indiana!) Welcome to my annual look at really creepy stuff. Don’t read alone! …
If You’re Not Dead, You’re Not Done
Live with Purpose at Any Age James Watkins (Author), Jonny Hawkins (Illustrator), Cec Murphey (Foreword) Your personal odometer may be showing a bit of wear and tear: balding tires, dented …
If You’re Not Dead, You’re Not Done!
Hi, I’m Jim. Welcome to Agers Anonymous. This is my brand-new support group, based on my brand-new book, If You’re Not Dead, You’re Not Done. I’m so glad you’ve joined …
James Watkins for president 2024
Hi, I’m author and speaker James Watkins, and I’m throwing my pen into presidential race. I’m too conservative to be a Democrat, too liberal to be a Republican and too …
Hope for friends in path of Hurricane Idalia
First, the deadly Hawaiian wildfires, then the deluge—and earthquake—in California. Now major huricanne in Flodia! Here are some posts you may find helpful Are natural disasters “acts of God”? Short …
Happy Mothers’ Day!
Here are my favorite columns and cartoons for these amazing people called “Mom.” Have a great day! • Faith of Our Mothers A modern twist on an old tune • …