Article Archives: Words with Woods

We Are The World

December 19, 2019 | by CJ Woods III

“We are the world / We are the children…” “How many languages are you teaching her?” My youngest daughter’s best friend bopped into our home, gathered up my granddaughter, and posed that question to Lauren and me. I loved the sound of that because I am an advocate of listening … Read More

Fashion Intervention

December 12, 2019 | by CJ Woods III

One morning, I reached into the top drawer of one of my dressers and selected a black pair of extended leg boxer briefs; in the drawer below it, I picked out a gray t-shirt, which I paired with a gray Henley. I stood for a moment with the Henley and … Read More

The Circle Of Water

December 5, 2019 | by CJ Woods III

Some years ago, I went through a period of time when I had difficulty falling asleep. I did not seek medicinal remedies, but tried various relaxation techniques, mostly involving breathing exercises that I learned when taking Lamaze Prepared Childbirth classes with my first bride. After tossing and turning and breathing, … Read More

Thanks, Again

November 28, 2019 | by CJ Woods III

My brother, who is in a rehabilitation center in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, was scheduled to be released on November 23rd, and I made arrangements to go to Pittsburgh to prepare his apartment for his return, and to help him get in-home care as he continues to recover from surgery. I … Read More

Drawing Inspiration

November 21, 2019 | by CJ Woods III

“Do you mind,” the artist asked me, “if I draw you?” I was sitting at the counter of my favorite cidery, sipping pomegranate cider and listening to the live jazz being delivered by the Ortwein Jazztet. I declined her request because I am painfully shy… wait, you say? Not me? … Read More