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A Personal (And Mildly Painful) Story About A Fond Summer Memory

This has been a bittersweet summer, to say the least. This might be the first summer since college where I haven’t been able to go on a real, actual vacation. It’s disappointing and distressing. I badly want to go to the beach, hit up a beach bar, or just visit some friends or relatives out of state. I haven’t been able to do any of that this year, due to the goddamn pandemic.

However, I don’t just want to lament at how this has been a lost summer. I like to think I’ve made the most of it, despite being stuck at home for the most part. There are ways to enjoy summer without going to the beach. They aren’t always as fun or fulfilling, but they still work.

In lieu of bemoaning my lack of vacation travels this summer, I thought I’d share a brief personal story. It’s not entirely pleasant, but it’s not overly awful either. It’s just one of those memories that stands out more than most and for reasons that are sure to become abundantly clear. It involves the beach, sunburn, and how a simple oversight can cause plenty of discomfort.

This particular memory takes place a number of years ago around the 4th of July. That year, I decided to head up to the beach to celebrate the holiday weekend. The weather was perfect. The food was as delicious as it was unhealthy. There were no masks, social distancing, or angry fights that broke out when someone sneezed. Good times, indeed.

Needless to say, I was looking forward to a relaxing trip. On my first full day there, I was set to spend most of the day out on the sand with my dad. Since it was sunny and over 90 degrees out, we both made it a point to go heavy on sunscreen. For me, that’s somewhat challenging. I burn very easily and I’ve had many vacations undermined by nasty sunburns. At this point, though, I’d gotten pretty good at protecting myself.

On this day, I thought I did everything right. I lathered up as much as I could. I even used extra for good measure. I did not want to get burned. I wanted this trip to be memorable for all the right reasons. I thought I succeeded. The fact I smelled like a coconut for hours should’ve been proof of that.

Sadly, I was wrong.

I didn’t know it at the time, but there was one part of my body that I neglected. Trust me, it’s not the part your thinking. It was the top parts of my feet.

This may sound like a trivial oversight. Trust me, it isn’t and I had to learn that the hard way. I didn’t know it at the time, though. I just went about my day of surf, sand, and relaxation. My dad and I had an awesome time. We just lofted about without a care in the world, enjoying the summer sun at the beach. It was pure nirvana.

I only started to realize my oversight shortly after we got back. I realized the top parts of my feet were stinging. I wasn’t sure why until I kicked off my flip-flops. That’s when I saw it. A distinct pattern of red sunburn had formed all over the top of my feet. At the time, I just thought it was a mild inconvenience. I didn’t get burned anywhere else, so I thought I had avoided the worst.

Again, I was wrong.

It turns out that getting sunburned on the top of your feet is one of the worst places to get it. It’s not just that it makes wearing socks and shoes a lot more painful. The simple act of taking a shower, stretching your legs, or sleeping under the covers at night became a test in pain tolerance. At least on your back and arms, you can apply ointment or creams to alleviate the pain. It’s not as easy on your feet.

I won’t say this ruined my trip. I still had fun. It just complicated it. I had to be a lot more careful when it came to putting on socks and wearing flip-flops. I had to take lukewarm showers for a while. I also couldn’t go in any hot tubs. It was a bummer, but I got through it.

Thankfully, the pain only lingered for a few days. However, once my skin started peeling, it made for some interesting challenges with laundry. I’m pretty sure I had to throw away at least three pairs of socks after that trip. It was not a pleasant experience, but it did teach me a valuable lesson.

When it comes to applying sunscreen, do not skip the tops of your feet. You do not want to get burned there.

For those lucky enough to still have access to a beach, I hope you heed this advice. For those stuck in place, like me, try to remember it when this crisis is finally over. Next summer, we’ll have a chance to make up for all the time we’ve lost this year. Just be careful. You don’t want to get burned in the wrong place.

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Jack Fisher’s Sexy Sunday Thoughts: Quick Fling Edition

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Every love story is unique. It’s even more so for the sexier kind of love stories. As an aspiring erotica/romance writer, I’ve come to appreciate the broad spectrum of those stories. Some are more dramatic than others, but not every love story, sexy or otherwise, needs to involve fairy tale endings that involve life-long romance.

Every once in a while, a quick fling that lasts only a few days, if that, can be just as meaningful. It’s not the same kind of romance you get with stories involving star-crossed lovers, but it can be just as compelling. I’ve seen real people experience brief, but passionate flings that barely last a few days. Even though it doesn’t work out long-term, it still has a profound impact.

Personally, I haven’t had too many of those flings in my life. That’s more a side-effect of the poor social skills I wielded for the first half of my life than anything else. However, I’ve seen enough of them play out with others, including a few close friends and relatives, to appreciate their worth. In terms of romance, it may not be the most epic, but it can still be fun.

I know it’s hard to have a fling of any kind, given the current state of the world. One day, hopefully soon, it will be possible again. Given how isolated we’ve all been for the past several months, I think we all could use one. To that end, here are some Sexy Sunday Thoughts to get you in a romantic, fling-loving mood. Enjoy!


“Isn’t it counterproductive for a romantic evening to wear clothes that are hard to get out of?”


“A friendly divorce is as logical as a horny asexual.”


“Virtual sex is just a much more vivid wet dream.”


“How much porn someone has on their hard drive is not as revealing as what percentage of that drive is used to store it.”


“Hate sex is basically aggressive orgasm seeking.”


“There are remarkably few socially acceptable ways to compliment someone’s genitals.”


“Porn has completely misconstrued how sexy taking a shower actually is most of the time.”

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Jack Fisher’s Sexy Sunday Thoughts: Open Relationships Edition

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Love is a beautiful thing. If you can find that special someone you love with all your heart, more power to you. Monogamy definitely works for people in that situation. That’s certainly worth celebrating. I love stories about couples who have been together for 50 years as much as the next aspiring erotica/romance writer.

However, love takes many forms. The whole of history and the complexity of human relationships is a testament to that. Sometimes, those forms don’t involve monogamy. There are people who genuinely love each other, but their love is not restricted to one other person. Whether it’s romantic or sexual, it’s a form that can work just as well, if done responsibly.

I understand that the concept of open relationships is still taboo. Even though they genuinely work for certain people, there are plenty in this world who still see it as deviant or flawed. Most of those people have certain political or religious leanings that cloud their judgement. There’s no convincing them that sex, love, and relationships can manifest this form. I discourage anyone from trying.

Instead, celebrate those who do pursue this kind of relationship and do so successfully. Open relationships can be genuinely beneficial for many people. It can bring others closer while allowing people to realize their full sexual selves. Given that the average number of sexual partners is more than one, I think there’s a real benefit to that perspective.

Whether you’re in an open relationship or not, it’s a real thing that real people experience. It can be as fulfilling as it is sexy. To that end, here’s a round of my Sexy Sunday Thoughts to help celebrate the unique place these relationships have in the romantic world. Enjoy!


“Those who refuse to learn from their mistakes are into an indirect form of BDSM.”


“Divorce rates would be a lot lower if every marriage license required that a couple pass an oral sex test.”


“Being bisexual doesn’t mean you’re twice as horny, but it does mean you have a mathematical edge.”


“A short attention span does not bode well for those who enjoy extended foreplay.”


“The kinkiness of a fantasy is directly proportional to the amount of lube it requires.”


“Strip clubs are basically theme parks for your genitals.”


“A successful marriage isn’t built entirely on orgasms, but they are a major part of the foundation.”

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Jack Fisher’s Sexy Sunday Thoughts: Barry White Edition

Some kinds of sex appeal are timeless. Certain people, trends, and cultural phenomena will always give our collective libido a special spark. Everyone has their own idea of what turns them on and gets them going. It’s not always a kink. It’s just a little inspiration that makes us think, feel, and explore those sexy feelings.

In terms of timeless sex appeal, Barry White is in a class all his own.

I know most young people today don’t know much about him, let alone appreciate him. He even somewhat predates my generation. However, there’s a very good chance that you’ve met someone who was conceived because their parents listened to Barry White’s music. If you ever hear a deep, sensual, manly voice singing soul music, chances are it came from or was inspired by Barry White.

The man isn’t just a musical icon. This man’s voice and the music he made with it turned sex appeal into a vivid, audible form. The end result was so sexy that some actually attribute Barry White to a small baby boom in the mid-1970s. His sex appeal was just that strong. I honestly can’t think of anyone in the music world today who comes close.

Whether you know his music intimately or only know him as that deep-voiced soul guy who once guest starred on the Simpsons, his music is worth appreciating. If you get a chance, check out some of his songs. Just be sure your pants are loose and your panties are clean. As a tribute to the late maestro of soul, here are some Sexy Sunday Thoughts to help complement Barry White’s sexy deep voice. Enjoy!


“Men who love eating pussy rarely stay single for long.”


“Necessity may be the mother of all invention, but loneliness is the mother of all sex toys.”


“True love is never having to explain the contents of your porno stash.”


“We’d probably have flying cars and jet packs if more beautiful women were attracted to scientists and engineers.”


“There should be a lot more trophies for those who give great oral sex.”


“Cutting the foreplay out of sex is like forgetting the frosting on a cake.”


“A cup of coffee and a blowjob will wake a man up, albeit through different methods.”

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Jack’s World: X-Men Supreme Reflections Jean Grey (Featuring DC-MarvelGirl 1997)

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The following is a video for my YouTube channel, Jack’s World. It’s similar to a video I did a while back that brings to life an excerpt from an old fan fiction project of mine, X-Men Supreme. For this one, I’m doing it in collaboration with my good friend and fellow YouTuber, DC-MarvelGirl1997.

I can’t thank her enough for doing this for me. Unlike me, she has voice acting talent. She kindly lent it to this video and I’m very pleased with the results. Please check out her channel for more videos like this. I hope this is the first of other similar collaborations. Enjoy!

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Jack Fisher’s Sexy Sunday Thoughts: Fancy Whiskey Edition

I haven’t always been a huge drinker. In fact, I didn’t come to appreciate alcohol until later in life. It’s like a lot of other acquired tastes. You don’t understand the appeal until you reach a certain stage in your life. Now, I enjoy a good cold beer on a hot summer day as much as anyone. However, when it comes to more potent forms of alcohol, I’m more selective.

I’ve tried various types of more refined, high-grade alcohol over the years. Most were forgettable. A few were downright disgusting. In the end, the hard liquor that won my heart was whiskey. There’s just something about the way it tastes and the way it feels as it goes down your throat that is just pure nirvana.

Now, I don’t consider myself a whiskey connoisseur. However, I feel like I’ve refined my taste enough to know good whiskey from bad whiskey. There is a difference. I question the honesty and sanity of anyone who says otherwise. Cheap whiskey will still get you drunk, but it won’t be an enjoyable process.

I’m not one to grossly overpay for a bottle, but there are a few occasions where splurging is worth it. If you want a quick guide, check this one out from Mens Journal. If you’ve got the money, try some of these unique spirits. Your inner Ron Swanson will thank you. Think of him and the special taste that comes with fancy whiskey as you enjoy these Sexy Sunday Thoughts. Enjoy!


“In terms of your love life, good oral sex is an integral part of your diet.”


“The first person to develop a clown fetish must have had a kinky sense of humor.”

 


“Whoever said that laughter was the best medicine probably wasn’t having enough orgasms.”


“Learning from mistakes will make you a better lover, but it can also reveal unexpected kinks.”


“Making someone else’s bed always carries the risk of touching their sexual fluids.”


“Children are basically living orgasms.”


“Logistically speaking, really horny supermodels have a much easier time staying in shape.”


Everybody has different tastes. When it comes to alcohol, there are many different ways to enjoy it. Whiskey is just my preferred path. There’s a time for the traditional stuff you find on sale at a liquor store, but there’s also a time for the good stuff. Those times are rare and fleeting, but a nice glass of whiskey only makes them more special.

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Going Back To The Gym: Relief And Realizations

I missed going to the gym.

Those are words my teenage self never thought I’d say, write, or think. That makes them all the more satisfying to say in the past tense.

This global pandemic has ruined a lot of things and disrupted a lot of lives. It’s also not done. It’s definitely going to get worse before it gets better. Many of us are already feeling nostalgic for a time when we didn’t have to wear masks, could go to a movie theater, and went out to eat on a whim. That was only four months ago. Let that sink in.

Coincidentally, that was also the last time I went to the gym before this week. Back in early March, I was told by the gym manager, who knows me very well after going twice a week for nearly a decade, that the gym was closing indefinitely. I thought it was only temporary. I’d hoped to be back in a few weeks. Weeks turned to months. We all know what happened during that time.

I was starting to lose hope. I still made an effort to stay in shape. If anything, I became more motivated. Being healthy during a pandemic is an objectively good idea. However, that wasn’t easy without the gym.

I don’t have a lot of exercise equipment of my own. My exercise routine was restricted to doing push-ups, sit-ups, and squats before running along the local trails. That definitely helped, but it wasn’t the same. Plus, I was at the mercy of the weather. If it was cold or rainy out, then I couldn’t do much.

It wasn’t the same and I felt it. I lost some muscle mass and gained some weight. It was frustrating, but that was the situation I had to deal with.

Finally, that changed this past week. I finally got word that my gym was re-opening, albeit to a limited extent. We can only go for hour-long chunks at a time and the capacity is severely restricted, but I can work within those constraints. After these past four months, I’m willing to jump through some extra hoops.

When I made it back, it wasn’t just a relief. It was cathartic. I almost forgot how satisfying it was to make it through a nice, rigorous workout. I also forgot how nice it was to have the luxury of doing something other than running in the blazing summer heat for cardio. I’ll never take that for granted again.

I also realized that I am definitely behind the curve. I still remember where I was, in terms of how many reps and sets I could do at a certain weight. When I tried to go back to where I was four months ago, my body did not cooperate. I had to turn the weight down to get through my sets. It was humbling. It also revealed that my efforts to duplicate the results of a gym were only partially successful, at best.

I know it sounds like I’m making a big deal about this, being able to go to a gym again. Believe me, if my younger self was reading this, he would’ve believed an impostor wrote this. However, the act of regaining part of my old routine, as trivial as it might be in the grand scheme of things, was nothing short of therapeutic.

The world is still in an awful, chaotic state. We’re nowhere close to being back to “normal,” as though that’s possible anymore. However, the fact that I can go back to the gym gives me hope that the effort, struggle, and persistence will pay off in the long run. We can’t regain the lives we lost, but we can push forward.

That will inspire me with future workouts. I hope it inspires others, especially those still living in a state of lock-down. There is a light at the end of the tunnel. It is worth enduring. Just hang in there. Like a good workout, this kind of strain will only make you stronger in the long run.

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Jack Fisher’s Sexy Sunday Thoughts: Sexy Barbecue Edition

A close relative of mine once said that every romantic evening begins with a delicious meal. The nature of that meal varied, but when it was the middle of summer, good barbecue often set the mood. I trust that relative’s advice. I won’t get into specifics. I’ll just say that the success they had in their personal life did plenty to prove that point.

Some foods work better during certain times of the year. I know it’s mostly a psychological quirk, but a good meal involves more than just taste. Like eggnog during the holidays, barbecue during the summer just feels right. Whether it’s burgers on the grill or my dad’s famous flank steaks, it just makes summer feel complete.

It also helps that, unlike other traditional summer activities, a global pandemic can’t cancel the joys of barbecue. You just need a grill, a heat source, and some meat. If you need to wear a mask, you can. It doesn’t make the food taste any less delicious when it’s done cooking. If I can do it in my kitchen with a grill pan, then anyone can enjoy its succulent fruits.

It helps even more when you can find someone special to share these meaty meals with. Good food inspires quality loving on all levels. That’s another lesson my relatives have impressed upon me. A good summer barbecue can make everyone feel fulfilled, among other things. In that spirit, here are some Sexy Sunday Thoughts to help work up an appetite. Enjoy!


“You know you’ve become a powerful man when sex is offered rather than requested.”


“The intensity of orgasms is only matched by the desire to achieve them.”


“When you think about it, sex in front of a mirror is the most primitive form of interactive porn.”


“Women either grossly underestimate or exceedingly overstate how much porn is on their lover’s computer.”


“We’ll never truly know the identity of the greatest faker of orgasms.”


“If love is a battlefield, then ex-lovers are the double agents.”


“When our toilet is clogged, we all have a plumber fetish on some levels.”


This summer has been a bummer in so many ways. I freely admit that. That’s exactly why we need to cling to the things that 2020 hasn’t ruined for us. We don’t have movies, baseball, water parks, or restaurants this summer, but we still have barbecue. If ever there was a year when we deserved some extra sauce on our ribs, it’s this one.

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Jack Fisher’s Sexy Sunday Thoughts: Heat Wave (And No Pool) Edition

As I write these words, it’s over 93 degrees out and it’s not even noon. It’s also the third day and a row we’ve had that kind of heat. In my book, that qualifies as a full-blown heat wave. That, in and of itself, isn’t too shocking. It’s July. It’s the middle of summer. It’s going to get hot out. Most people in my area expected that.

However, most people didn’t expect to endure a heat wave in the middle of a goddamn pandemic. That does change things considerably in terms of how we handle it.

In the past, a heat wave was no big deal. It was just a valid reason for me to grab a stack of comics, put on my swim trunks, and hang out by the pool for an afternoon. If the pool was too crowded, I sometimes caught up with some friends, went to a movie, and ate ice cream while watching the latest summer blockbuster. Those were good times. They made you forget about the heat.

Now, very little of that is an option. Every pool in my area is either closed or operating at a limited capacity. Every movie theater is still closed. Most of the restaurants I go to are either closed, only doing delivery, or operating at partial capacity. I’m not saying there are no ways of beating the heat, but it is a lot harder now.

It’s just one of the many things that the pandemic has killed. At the very least, nobody has a right to judge you for walking around your home in your underwear or naked. If ever there was a time to give someone a pass, it’s now. Beating the heat is harder in 2020, but here are some Sexy Sunday Thoughts to help inspire that effort. Enjoy!


“High risks for high rewards tend to inspire the kinkiest kinks.”


“Thrill sex is basically a pop quiz for your genitals.”


“Unattractive people who aren’t rich, but still get laid are more talented than any professional athlete.”


“Any technology that makes sex safer is going to make couples kinkier by default.”


“The fact that idiots often have kids is proof that our genitals are more cunning than our brains.”


“A couple that regularly works on their oral sex skills is a couple who truly love each other.”


“Not wearing a mask during a pandemic is like wearing a mini-skirt without panties.”


Heat waves are a pain to deal with, even when you have air conditioning. There are still ways to manage. I’ve grown fond of getting a cooler full of beer, sitting out on my porch, and reading comics on my iPad. I encourage everyone to get just as creative. This heat wave will pace. This pandemic will pass. When it does, it helps us appreciate the simpler things in life that much more.

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Apologies For A Post That Did NOT Age Well

We all say, do, or write things that don’t age well and it’s not just because of cancel culture. Sometimes, you just do things that turn out to be dead wrong. It happens. It’s distressing, uncomfortable, and frustrating. It’s also unavoidable. We’re all fallible humans. We’re going to be wrong every now and then. It’s just a matter of degree.

To that end, I’d like to admit my own major error. I probably could’ve just casually ignored this, but I think it’s better that I confront this now rather than later. Back in late February, I wrote something about the coronavirus. Without getting into every detail on that piece, I’ll just say this. I was wrong. I was very, very wrong and I apologize.

For the full story and context, here’s a link and an excerpt.

A (Hopeful) Perspective On The Coronavirus

There’s another perspective worth considering when following the news of the coronavirus. Unlike the devastating plagues of the past, humanity has developed a decent infrastructure for medicine, technology, and research. Granted, it took us centuries of trial, error, and mass death and there’s still plenty of room for improvement, but that system is there. It’s better than nothing. Just ask Medieval Europe.

That system is already doing its job in combating the virus. Already, researchers at the University of Texas in Austin have mapped out critical portions of the virus. That sort of thing couldn’t have been done this quickly or at all just 30 years ago. This data is critical for the development of treatments and, ultimately, a vaccine.

The fact that this happened so quickly after the outbreak is something the news hasn’t reported on. Even if treatments develop and the virus is contained, as we’ve seen with other recent outbreaks, it probably won’t be a huge story within the ever-changing news cycle.

It almost seems quaint. I come off as so hopeful that this isn’t going to be a major issue. This isn’t going to utterly break the world and turn 2020 into a devolving mess of frustration, misery, and outrage. Usually, my optimism helps me navigate tough times, but optimism doesn’t do squat against a global pandemic.

This isn’t a renegade hashtag.

This isn’t some juicy celebrity scandal.

This isn’t even some horrific terrorist attack that brings out the best and worst and people.

Global pandemics are different. They don’t give a damn about politics, economic trends, social trends, or when baseball season is supposed to start. It’s a mindless disease and it’s killing us. Even at my most cynical, I never imagined it could cause this much suffering and death. Now, as a fresh spike in cases is starting to take hold, what I wrote in February only seems more foolish.

As such, I sincerely apologize. I was wrong. I had no idea it was going to get this bad. If you read that article and took comfort in it at the time, I’m very sorry.

I’m still trying to cling to some semblance of optimism. I do believe that this crisis, like many others before it, will pass. It’s just going to get a lot worse before it gets better.

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