Jack Ellison Poet Narrative

They Just Choke On Their Artichokes

Just about to launch a new career

Or maybe I should call it a hobby

Dani Spies has certainly caught my attention

With her mouth watering recipes

And easy step-by-step videos to help us along

I'm drooling all over the keyboard as I type

I'm always game to try something new

And of course the payoff at the end is the ultimate reward

Now I hear some of you saying...

"Are you nutso!!! Aren't you kinda old

To be firing off in a new direction?"

My answer to that is this, "I ain't dead am I?

I'm always ready for a new challenge!"

And man, what a rewarding hobby... yum, yum!!!

I'll keep you posted as to how much weight I gain

(ie. one of the annoying side effects!)

Wish me luck all you nice people!

Next thing you know, I'll have my own show on PBS

Entitled "Old Chefs Never Die

They Just Choke On Their Artichokes"



© Jack Ellison 2014

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Lindsay Laurie January 22, 2015 at 9:14 PM G'day Jack... The word in your title... artichoke got me in. If its Jeruselum artichokes you've written about the end result will be very interesting... in other words, you're never too old to cook, and never too old to play a prank. Thank you Jack - Lindsay Jack Ellison January 23, 2015 at 7:08 AM Hi Lindsay! Not familiar with artichokes of any kind... it was just a "grabber" of a title! LOL Love and joy, Jack xx

Dan Helppi November 25, 2014 at 11:01 PM Some folks said I shouldn't study to become a teacher at age 39, what's wrong with carpentry they asked? Maybe they are right in the wrong way, maybe I should wait to study to be a teacher, wait till I grow up! Jack Ellison November 26, 2014 at 6:44 AM Do we ever grow up??? I say go for it, my friend! I'm not letting age stop me... just hope I don't burn the house down! LOL

Brenda Meier-Hans November 25, 2014 at 2:41 PM There's no such thing as to old. You go Jack. Do whatever makes you happy. Jack Ellison November 25, 2014 at 2:54 PM Already cooked up some stuff and everybody's still alive!!! WOOHOO! That makes me happy... huggsies XXX

David Meade November 25, 2014 at 12:22 PM Never trust a skinny cook!! Here's to cooking up some good tasting food -- don't forget the beans -- baked beans, bean soup, bean salad . . . the favor and aroma -- I can almost smell it!! Here's to us old guys -- we ain't dead yet. Jack Ellison November 25, 2014 at 1:48 PM I'm partial to Italian and Tex Mex stuff! A good old traditional meat loaf also turned my crank! Basically I like food in any form!!! We ain't dead yet!!!!!

Carol Eastman November 25, 2014 at 11:57 AM If you get on PBS we here in Acorn Falls will ALL be watching! You bet! Go... Jack... Go... Go! Jack! Go! Jack Ellison November 25, 2014 at 1:44 PM I have become a very close friend of Chef Jamie Oliver! Now now no starting any nasty rumours... it's strictly long distant love affair with food! LOL XXX