Jack Ellison Biography

Jack Ellison is a retired graphic designer whose interests and hobbies have varied greatly over the years.

At different times in his life...
• he has designed and marketed board games
• played banjo in a successful folk group
• drawn approximately 1,200 portraits of famous people including 5 U.S. Presidents and had them autographed through the mail
• has played chess worldwide over the internet (usually 30 to 40 games simultaneously)
• is currently the layout artist and publisher of a quarterly 40-page community magazine
• now an enthusiastic and aspiring poet

 

Appreciation

Blog Posted by Jack Ellison: 11/26/2012 8:23:00 AM

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Yamin Avatar
October 17, 2013 at 8:52 PM
Welcome to poetry soup. The group has become richer after your entry. I read one of your poems and admire your style. You are a man with a variety of talents. I for one has much to learn from you.
Manassian Avatar
August 6, 2013 at 11:15 AM
Old Geezer???? Shame on you for saying that. Adorable gentleman...accomplished too! What a sweet picture of you two! :) I'm smiling.....HUGS! :)
Eastman Avatar
July 30, 2013 at 2:48 PM
Jack, I just found out you have a blog... This is so cool... But then so are you for putting up with me. Love your poetry...
Gorelick Avatar
November 26, 2012 at 8:01 PM
Love your sense of humor..we need more of that in our lives! BG
Ellison Avatar
November 29, 2012 at 1:47 PM
Stay tuned, Miss Barbara... nothing much else comes out of this old noggin! Love and hugs, Jack xox
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November 26, 2012 at 2:13 PM
I'm pretty sure I have seen some of your poems and as I recall, I really liked them, Jack! welcome to Soup if I didn't say it already!!
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November 26, 2012 at 3:21 PM
Thank you dear Andrea! Keep smiling and stay happy... love and hugs, Jack
Roberts Avatar
November 26, 2012 at 12:07 PM
Jack, I find your poems hilarious, please keep me smiling.......Seren
Ellison Avatar
November 26, 2012 at 1:25 PM
I didn't post this blog to garner praise or kudos but thank you dear Seren! My main intent was to thank you all and let everyone know how I value each and everyone's friendship! I can't imagine a day without the Soup! Love and happy thoughts, Jack xox
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November 26, 2012 at 9:04 AM
back at you Jack I think you have put into words what we all think, keep writing ole geezer xx
Ellison Avatar
November 26, 2012 at 10:06 AM
You are the sweetest Miss Mandy! Hugs and much love! Jackeroonie xox
Williams Avatar
November 26, 2012 at 8:30 AM
Jack you keep writing them just the way you do, I like them...David
Ellison Avatar
November 26, 2012 at 10:08 AM
Thank you David, your encouraging words are much appreciated! Jack

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