My personal Substack for sharing what I know and making it obvious to the world what I don’t. Your assistance is required. I will never ask for money, just your thoughts.
I joined the Army at 17, flew helicopters in Vietnam, got 2 engineering degrees and a Policial Science one, was a civil servant for 34 years in DoD R&D, and now make furniture and cabinetry. Married, 2 children and 2 grandchildren.
My name is Jess and I was a high school Literature teacher for 16 years until I decided to run as a Democrat in a rural, red district in Missouri. I bring you news and politics from Missouri and beyond from a rural progressive point of view.
I'm publishing one of my poems or short stories about once a week. The writers on Substack are among the best in the world, so doing this is a bit terrifying for me. Still, I'm showing up afraid and doing it anyway. So far, it's been wonderful. ♥
I focus on politics, history, spirituality, women's issues, and features that interest me.