CJ Woods III’s Story Archive

Stop Please

November 16, 2023 | by CJ Woods III

From the great brown recliner in my living room, I can see through the sheers that cover the windows. On Monday, November 6th, I noticed an increase in the passage of cars along the sleepy street that lies to the south of my rented house. I walked to my west … Read More

Scam, Bam

November 9, 2023 | by CJ Woods III

Perhaps late to the party, I have noticed an increase in what I have termed “low key scam efforts” on a social media site. These efforts seem to be aimed mostly at women and the comments have a self-deprecating nature with subtle flattery toward the original poster. Here is one … Read More

Looking Out My Front Door

November 2, 2023 | by CJ Woods III

“Clop: Can we look out the front door?” My youngest granddaughter — now 5.5 years old — put that question to me on a recent visit to my house. Myah and her mother were my roommates until she was 4 ½ years old, and I had been her weekday caretaker … Read More

Cartwheels On The Lawn

October 26, 2023 | by CJ Woods III

From the American Cancer Society: In recent years, (breast cancer) incidence rates have increased by 0.5% per year. My youngest granddaughter spent some time with me recently while her mother ran errands. After completing some kindergarten homework — did kindergartners have homework in the 1950s? — Myah demanded that we … Read More

Midnight Music

October 19, 2023 | by CJ Woods III

From the American Cancer Society: In 2023, about 297,790 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in women. About 55,720 new cases of ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) will be diagnosed. About 43,700 women will die from breast cancer. The musical background to the late-night show that I … Read More