Here's A Thought
A blogcast for people who overthink. I'm Jan M. Flynn, a writer who thinks way too much about all kinds of things, so I know what that's like. Sometimes you need a little break from your brain — so here's a chance to get out of your own head for a bit, by getting into mine. Short, weekly episodes give you a glimpse into what's been on my mind: thoughts about life, the universe, and the weird or wonderful things people do. Occasionally I'll share some short fiction or poetry. Think of this as recess for your mind. Join me on my website at www.JanMFlynn.net, where you can leave a comment or suggestion on my blog page, and join my email list and receive a free download of my audio short story, "The Collector". Music courtesy of lesfm at pixabay.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 11 minutes
- Episodes
- 117
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2024
What Horses Can Teach Us About Teenagers (and Writing)
In this 97th (!) episode of Here's A Thought, I offer the lessons that horses have taught me about adolescent humans (they have a surprising amount in common), and why I write for them …
Meet the Man Who's Not Worried About Death -- Because He's Never Going to Die
Here's hoping you and yours enjoyed a lovely Halloween! This episode is going live on November 1, traditionally the Day of the Dead: so I've been overthinking about a news article I rea…
October Story Time, Week 4: "Turn"
There's a lot of thought and discussion about the three aspects of the feminine: the Maiden, the Mother, and the Crone. All three have their positive and negative aspects, but in our yo…
October Story Time, Week 3: "Imp"
For the third installment in our Halloween-ish story series — all written by yours truly — we consider the question: do devils and demons ever take a day off?
And if they do, how do the…
October Story Time, Week 2: "Sweet Boy"
It's the haunting season, which makes this a suitable time for another short, twisted tale written by yours truly — in one of my darker moods.
This one is a tale in rhyming verse. That …
October Story Time, Week 1: "Corpse Pose"
To honor the fall of the year — the time when the veil between the worlds of the seen and unseen grows ever thinner with each passing, lengthening night — Here's A Thought offers a seri…
Nobody Put the Fun in Funerals (But We Go Anyway)
There are some things in life that are just the thing to do, even when we don't relish the thought of doing them. Going to funerals probably ranks below even paying taxes. And in a lot …
My Embarrassing Confession
I've developed a strange compulsion. Maybe telling you about it will help.
And maybe, just maybe, you've got a compulsion not all different from this one. All I ask is that you don't …
I'm Not Trending And That Makes Me Happy
With the turn of the seasons, it's time to revisit my wardrobe, which leads me to consider fashion (intimidating), and then fashion trends (mystifying), and from there, trends in genera…
Going On Safari Changed Me Forever (and I'm Glad)
Welcome back! I've been on hiatus, and I've had some adventures to share.
My trip to Kenya was a lifelong dream. I came home with a perspective that will never be the same — and question…
Rewind: A Meditation on Marigolds and Meaning
While I'm taking a break to do some traveling, research, and writing, I'm revisiting an older post from the first season of Here's A Thought — and with autumn now approaching (even if i…
Rewind Story Time: On The Wrong Track
Maybe you've heard this one before, and maybe you haven't: it's a short, weird little story I wrote in response to a contest prompt. Think trains, think time travel, think Twilight Zone…
Rewind: Whatever You're Worrying About, It's Probably The Wrong Thing To Worry About
While I'm taking a few weeks to do some traveling and finish up some writing projects, I'm revisiting some of the Here's A Thought episodes from the first season. This one, I think, is …
Rewind: Ch-ch-ch-changes, or The Big M
While I'm taking a few weeks off to do some traveling and tackle some writing projects, I'm revisiting some episodes from the first season of Here's A Thought. This one in particular, b…
Rewind: Your Name Escapes Me (Don't Be Offended; Everyone's Does)
While I'm taking a few weeks off to finish up some writing projects and do some traveling, I'm revisiting an episode recorded during the first season of Here's A Thought. If you missed …
Rewind: Finding Out You're White in America
While I'm taking a hiatus — working on another novel draft and doing some traveling — I'm revisiting a former episode from 2022. Given some of the recent Supreme Court rulings, this one…
Don't Believe What My Face Is Telling You
As I waltz happily into another decade, it seems part of me doesn't look as contented as I feel. It's developed a default expression that I don't agree with, and now I'm worried the god…
Scaling Up: My Journey Through Body Shaming
Ozempic might be all over the news and the noxious term "heroin chic" may be seeping back into the culture, but body shaming is nothing new. Here's my own journey, and what it took to c…
It's My Birthday! I Get A Gift! You Get A Gift! Everybody Gets A Gift!
Just because July 4 has come and gone, there's no reason to stop celebrating now. Need a reason? I offer my birthday, with some virtual gifts to go around. You're invited!
Opening Music …
There's A Trip We've All Got To Take One Day, So Let's Talk Packing Tips
With a milestone birthday and an overseas trip coming up, I'm putting some plans in place. Not the fun kind, but I think of it as a gift to my peeps who outlast me. And there are more o…