More Than A Hug – JDV

May 14, 2010, 6:52 PM... It is the last night of a week-long art exhibit that featured some of her work. She [JDV] is with her husband, son and other artists discussing their work with guests and patrons. I slip away from the mingling crowd to prepare a video presentation. I don't think anyone notices. …

Just a Reflex – LS

May 14, 2015... Looking for someone I enter a room occupied by women working on art projects. On her way out of the room, one of the women [LS] stops next to me. She runs her hand along my exposed left arm, slowly... LS: "I want to see you smile." Jack: "I don't smile; I …

Over Exaggeration

May 14, 2014, 11:25 AM... An overly emotional foreign exchange student tells someone... "Jack saved my life about eighteen times last week!" But all I did was show him more efficient ways to complete his tasks on his own. I was tired and wanted to go home.

Regular People

May 14, 2014, 3:09 PM - Lab... Having previously witnessed me taking apart several appliances and on seeing the touch/proximity sensitive musical machine I've constructed with the parts, the wife of a coworker tells me... "You know, regular people read books for fun."