Hive profile

John Jackson

@ninong7

I am a Texan residing in the Philippines. I am proudly retired from the US Air Force. I have been married since April 1980, to the same Filipina. My short...

81 followers 336 following 668 posts Reputation 60.55

John Jackson
@ninong7 Dec 16, 2024, 11:26 AM UTC

The Right I Do

I wrote some more song lyrics. I'm sure they could probably be improved on, but if someone would like to write music to these, they are more than welcomed to do so. --- I finally did it right with th…

11 upvotes 0 replies $0.06
John Jackson
@ninong7 Dec 2, 2024, 2:56 AM UTC

A Few Couplets

If you're sitting in the shade, drinking a tea. Remember that someone planted the tree. -- Our time on Earth is not very long. So why can't we all just get along. -- Failure is just a brief stop. On…

15 upvotes 1 replies $0.34
John Jackson
@ninong7 Oct 11, 2024, 10:08 AM UTC

What's Going on with me these Days?

I’m still here in the Philippines and still trying to save enough money to head to Texas for a little while. I really need to see my parents soon. My dad is 89 now and my mom 86. They still would lik…

17 upvotes 0 replies $0.15
John Jackson
@ninong7 Oct 3, 2024, 9:36 AM UTC

Filipina Wife

I moved to the Philippines just to play. I liked it so much, I decided to stay. Most women here are still traditional. They tend to love you unconditional. -- They are devoted wives and are as sweet…

42 upvotes 16 replies $0.36
John Jackson
@ninong7 Sep 22, 2024, 3:04 PM UTC

Cheat and Die

I'm sitting here so sad and blue. Wondering what happened to you. We were in love, such a big thing. You were happy to wear my ring. -- Although we had no children. Our love was one in a billion. I p…

30 upvotes 1 replies $0.68
John Jackson
@ninong7 Aug 18, 2024, 11:03 PM UTC

I Want A Kitty

I have been told that I write some really dark poetry. It's just a poem. I have not and would not act on anything that comes out of my head. ----- See the girl, she is so pretty. She has a very nice…

8 upvotes 3 replies $0.20
John Jackson
@ninong7 Aug 14, 2024, 2:50 AM UTC

First Steps

Wobbling, trying so hard, with a soft shiny face. Doing his very best In this wide-open space. He keeps moving along at his very slow pace. Trying his very best to keep moving with grace. This precio…

27 upvotes 4 replies $0.25
John Jackson
@ninong7 Aug 13, 2024, 2:04 AM UTC

Online Shopping Mishap

--- I had something strange happen to me today. I received an order from one of the online shopping sites, Shopee. The price was P1375, but I've learned to check my product paying for it. In about 14…

36 upvotes 4 replies $0.24
John Jackson
@ninong7 Jul 26, 2024, 2:46 AM UTC

Workouts Will Work Out

Here I sit bored out of my mind. Something to do, I wish to find. I'm stuck in the same old routine. Most of it don't involve sunscreen. -- Next month I should get my chance. Finally, the right circu…

9 upvotes 2 replies $0.12
John Jackson
@ninong7 Jul 14, 2024, 12:21 PM UTC

Mango 4th of July Chili Cook-Off

Okay, this post is about a week and a half late, but I've been lazy again (that happens a lot). I can't even remember if I mentioned anything about this chili cookoff in my last rambling post. Here's…

10 upvotes 1 replies $0.14