Jim KeattsThe Subject of my RuinationIt took me 41 years to say these words to you: “You ruined my life.”Nov 9, 2021Nov 9, 2021
Jim KeattsThe Road Goes On Forever“Sonny gave her all the money, and he blew her a little kiss,Aug 6, 2020Aug 6, 2020
Jim KeattsAnniversaries, Birthdays, and ConfusionAbout ten years ago, I gave up birthdays. No birthdays, no getting old. No getting older, no worries about dying. It was a good solution…Mar 18, 2019Mar 18, 2019
Jim KeattsShock to The SystemAll of a sudden, breathing was difficult. The drinking wasn’t. The all night card game wasn’t, and soon, I actually got the idea that…Aug 2, 2017Aug 2, 2017
Jim KeattsWhere’s the Red Dirt?I grew up in bar rooms…literally. Somewhere out there is a picture of a diapered lil’ boy crawling around on a pool table, with neon signs…Jul 11, 2017Jul 11, 2017
Jim KeattsShaping the Clay of LifeWhen I was a little boy, my grandmother told me stories of her life. She lived in the Great Depression era, and while her family didn’t…Jul 11, 2017Jul 11, 2017
Jim KeattsBeing in The “Friend Zone”I tell you what…this “friend zone” shit is for the birds!Jul 2, 2017Jul 2, 2017
Jim KeattsThoughts on Famous WordsI don’t know why, but I love famous quotes. I sometimes find quotes that were said hundreds (or thousands) of years ago, but are as…Jun 16, 2017Jun 16, 2017
Jim KeattsAre Men Intimidated by Intelligent Women? A Redneck’s Point Of ViewWhile reading an essay by Kitten Holiday titled “Are Men Intimidated by Intelligent Women?” I find myself wondering, “Is it true? Am I…Jun 13, 20171Jun 13, 20171
