Jarrett Smith
@js-wordsmith.bsky.social
I craft emotionally resonant stories for thoughtful readers, blending my love of technology, family, and travel.
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Greetings Bluesky peeps.
I’m a former teacher turns stay at home dad/ budding author looking to find fellow authors and readers.
I love sci-fi, fantasy, fictions, tennis, writing, and dad related content.
If you’re interested in any of my work, please check it out at https://jswordsmith.com
I’m a former teacher turns stay at home dad/ budding author looking to find fellow authors and readers.
I love sci-fi, fantasy, fictions, tennis, writing, and dad related content.
If you’re interested in any of my work, please check it out at https://jswordsmith.com
Annika's Thanksgiving is going worse than normal. Her mom is enraged because her sister didn't come home to be with them. But things will change with a simple call.
Here's my heart-warming #shortstory: Thanks
https://vocal.media/fiction/thanks-mkatx0l9d
Hope you have a good Thanksgiving
Here's my heart-warming #shortstory: Thanks
https://vocal.media/fiction/thanks-mkatx0l9d
Hope you have a good Thanksgiving
November 27, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Annika's Thanksgiving is going worse than normal. Her mom is enraged because her sister didn't come home to be with them. But things will change with a simple call.
Here's my heart-warming #shortstory: Thanks
https://vocal.media/fiction/thanks-mkatx0l9d
Hope you have a good Thanksgiving
Here's my heart-warming #shortstory: Thanks
https://vocal.media/fiction/thanks-mkatx0l9d
Hope you have a good Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving to those who celebrate, and a giant Thank You to the rest. I am so grateful for all the support I've been given. It means so much to me that anyone spends any time at all reading my work. I hope you have a great day.
https://jswordsmith.com/thank-you-2/
https://jswordsmith.com/thank-you-2/
November 27, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Happy Thanksgiving to those who celebrate, and a giant Thank You to the rest. I am so grateful for all the support I've been given. It means so much to me that anyone spends any time at all reading my work. I hope you have a great day.
https://jswordsmith.com/thank-you-2/
https://jswordsmith.com/thank-you-2/
Looking for an easy #shortstory to read? Check out my feel-good story, Offline about a son and a dad reconnecting through some playtime imagination games. Fans of #fantasy, #scifi, and feel-good stories should take a look.
#fiction
https://vocal.media/fiction/offline-defx0a4e
#fiction
https://vocal.media/fiction/offline-defx0a4e
November 26, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Looking for an easy #shortstory to read? Check out my feel-good story, Offline about a son and a dad reconnecting through some playtime imagination games. Fans of #fantasy, #scifi, and feel-good stories should take a look.
#fiction
https://vocal.media/fiction/offline-defx0a4e
#fiction
https://vocal.media/fiction/offline-defx0a4e
There probably won't be a black friday deal for #switch2 but I know it's going to be a hot item. Here's a non-gamer dad's opinion of the Switch 2 and if it's worth upgrading to.
https://jswordsmith.com/switch-2-review/
https://jswordsmith.com/switch-2-review/
November 26, 2025 at 4:04 PM
There probably won't be a black friday deal for #switch2 but I know it's going to be a hot item. Here's a non-gamer dad's opinion of the Switch 2 and if it's worth upgrading to.
https://jswordsmith.com/switch-2-review/
https://jswordsmith.com/switch-2-review/
My 5 simple tips:
1. Go when the park shuts down early
2. Bring Entertainment for your waits
3. a stroller with lots of storage
4. Snacks and a popcorn bucket
5. Don't plan too much
See why these tips will improve your trip to #disneyworld
https://jswordsmith.com/5-simple-disney-world-tips/
1. Go when the park shuts down early
2. Bring Entertainment for your waits
3. a stroller with lots of storage
4. Snacks and a popcorn bucket
5. Don't plan too much
See why these tips will improve your trip to #disneyworld
https://jswordsmith.com/5-simple-disney-world-tips/
November 25, 2025 at 10:01 PM
My 5 simple tips:
1. Go when the park shuts down early
2. Bring Entertainment for your waits
3. a stroller with lots of storage
4. Snacks and a popcorn bucket
5. Don't plan too much
See why these tips will improve your trip to #disneyworld
https://jswordsmith.com/5-simple-disney-world-tips/
1. Go when the park shuts down early
2. Bring Entertainment for your waits
3. a stroller with lots of storage
4. Snacks and a popcorn bucket
5. Don't plan too much
See why these tips will improve your trip to #disneyworld
https://jswordsmith.com/5-simple-disney-world-tips/
Had a story about thanks in the works, but my children are doing everything they can to keep me from working on it.
Hoping I can find a moments peace to get at least this first draft done.
#writers
Hoping I can find a moments peace to get at least this first draft done.
#writers
November 25, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Had a story about thanks in the works, but my children are doing everything they can to keep me from working on it.
Hoping I can find a moments peace to get at least this first draft done.
#writers
Hoping I can find a moments peace to get at least this first draft done.
#writers
I never remember to use these gestures to control my #applewatch but they can be so helpful. Here's what double tap and wrist flick can do on watchOS 26 and how to use them.
Send it to someone that might need to learn these features.
https://jswordsmith.com/how-to-use-apple-watch-gestures/
Send it to someone that might need to learn these features.
https://jswordsmith.com/how-to-use-apple-watch-gestures/
November 25, 2025 at 4:02 PM
I never remember to use these gestures to control my #applewatch but they can be so helpful. Here's what double tap and wrist flick can do on watchOS 26 and how to use them.
Send it to someone that might need to learn these features.
https://jswordsmith.com/how-to-use-apple-watch-gestures/
Send it to someone that might need to learn these features.
https://jswordsmith.com/how-to-use-apple-watch-gestures/
I'm still loving my #iPhone17pro. If you're still looking at upgrading this year, check out my review.
Ask me any questions you have!
#apple #iphone
https://jswordsmith.com/iphone-17-pro-impressions/
Ask me any questions you have!
#apple #iphone
https://jswordsmith.com/iphone-17-pro-impressions/
November 24, 2025 at 9:01 PM
I'm still loving my #iPhone17pro. If you're still looking at upgrading this year, check out my review.
Ask me any questions you have!
#apple #iphone
https://jswordsmith.com/iphone-17-pro-impressions/
Ask me any questions you have!
#apple #iphone
https://jswordsmith.com/iphone-17-pro-impressions/
Here's a little feel good story I wrote a while ago about a boy trying to reach his goals to become more attractice to girls. The goal he tries to reach, isn't the thing he ends up getting.
Check out my short story Goals.
#fiction #shortstory
https://vocal.media/fiction/goals-b81ux0gll
Check out my short story Goals.
#fiction #shortstory
https://vocal.media/fiction/goals-b81ux0gll
November 24, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Here's a little feel good story I wrote a while ago about a boy trying to reach his goals to become more attractice to girls. The goal he tries to reach, isn't the thing he ends up getting.
Check out my short story Goals.
#fiction #shortstory
https://vocal.media/fiction/goals-b81ux0gll
Check out my short story Goals.
#fiction #shortstory
https://vocal.media/fiction/goals-b81ux0gll
I'm no expert with my 1 trip to Disney World, but here are my top 5 basic and practical tips to help you have a better time at the happiest place on Earth. I cover everything from lines with toddlers, storage, snacks, and ponchos.
https://jswordsmith.com/5-simple-disney-world-tips/
https://jswordsmith.com/5-simple-disney-world-tips/
November 21, 2025 at 10:01 PM
I'm no expert with my 1 trip to Disney World, but here are my top 5 basic and practical tips to help you have a better time at the happiest place on Earth. I cover everything from lines with toddlers, storage, snacks, and ponchos.
https://jswordsmith.com/5-simple-disney-world-tips/
https://jswordsmith.com/5-simple-disney-world-tips/
Read Robin, my modern short story inspired by Robin Hood.
Inspired by a quick and informal writing contest, I spun out this tale of greed getting set right. I didn't know how reflective of the world it would become.
#fiction #adventure #robinhood
https://vocal.media/fiction/robin-0xf80jj1
Inspired by a quick and informal writing contest, I spun out this tale of greed getting set right. I didn't know how reflective of the world it would become.
#fiction #adventure #robinhood
https://vocal.media/fiction/robin-0xf80jj1
November 21, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Read Robin, my modern short story inspired by Robin Hood.
Inspired by a quick and informal writing contest, I spun out this tale of greed getting set right. I didn't know how reflective of the world it would become.
#fiction #adventure #robinhood
https://vocal.media/fiction/robin-0xf80jj1
Inspired by a quick and informal writing contest, I spun out this tale of greed getting set right. I didn't know how reflective of the world it would become.
#fiction #adventure #robinhood
https://vocal.media/fiction/robin-0xf80jj1
The new #applewatch is excellent, but is it that much better than the last model? It has the same processor, style, and doesn't add any new sensors that the Series 10 doesn't. Here's what I think of upgrading to last year's model.
https://jswordsmith.com/apple-watch-series-10-in-2025/
https://jswordsmith.com/apple-watch-series-10-in-2025/
November 20, 2025 at 9:01 PM
The new #applewatch is excellent, but is it that much better than the last model? It has the same processor, style, and doesn't add any new sensors that the Series 10 doesn't. Here's what I think of upgrading to last year's model.
https://jswordsmith.com/apple-watch-series-10-in-2025/
https://jswordsmith.com/apple-watch-series-10-in-2025/
I'm not an expert, but I have put together my top 5 practical #DisneyWorld tips to improve your trip (for first timers).
https://jswordsmith.com/?p=5340
https://jswordsmith.com/?p=5340
November 20, 2025 at 4:04 PM
I'm not an expert, but I have put together my top 5 practical #DisneyWorld tips to improve your trip (for first timers).
https://jswordsmith.com/?p=5340
https://jswordsmith.com/?p=5340
Had a rough drop off today with my kids, but I also had a good chat with a friend online about how fortunate I am to be a #stayathomeparent
If you'd like to know about how I ended up as a stay-at-home dad, read my story.
#parenting
https://jswordsmith.com/i-never-meant-to-be-a-stay-at-home-dad/
If you'd like to know about how I ended up as a stay-at-home dad, read my story.
#parenting
https://jswordsmith.com/i-never-meant-to-be-a-stay-at-home-dad/
November 19, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Had a rough drop off today with my kids, but I also had a good chat with a friend online about how fortunate I am to be a #stayathomeparent
If you'd like to know about how I ended up as a stay-at-home dad, read my story.
#parenting
https://jswordsmith.com/i-never-meant-to-be-a-stay-at-home-dad/
If you'd like to know about how I ended up as a stay-at-home dad, read my story.
#parenting
https://jswordsmith.com/i-never-meant-to-be-a-stay-at-home-dad/
There's an M5 iPad Pro out now that's a beast of a machine. But I'm still over here rocking my M2 iPad Pro and it's going fine. Read to see why I upgraded to the M2 last year instead of going with the M4.
#ipadpro #apple
https://jswordsmith.com/the-m2-ipad-pro-late-review-still-a-mighty-machine/
#ipadpro #apple
https://jswordsmith.com/the-m2-ipad-pro-late-review-still-a-mighty-machine/
November 18, 2025 at 10:01 PM
There's an M5 iPad Pro out now that's a beast of a machine. But I'm still over here rocking my M2 iPad Pro and it's going fine. Read to see why I upgraded to the M2 last year instead of going with the M4.
#ipadpro #apple
https://jswordsmith.com/the-m2-ipad-pro-late-review-still-a-mighty-machine/
#ipadpro #apple
https://jswordsmith.com/the-m2-ipad-pro-late-review-still-a-mighty-machine/
Check out my #shortstory Robin, a modern-day Robin Hood. Robin combats corporate greed by taking from those who have harmed others. This is the first Robin story, with more in the editing bay.
It's short and sweet, so let me know if you like it.
https://vocal.media/fiction/robin-0xf80jj1
It's short and sweet, so let me know if you like it.
https://vocal.media/fiction/robin-0xf80jj1
November 18, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Check out my #shortstory Robin, a modern-day Robin Hood. Robin combats corporate greed by taking from those who have harmed others. This is the first Robin story, with more in the editing bay.
It's short and sweet, so let me know if you like it.
https://vocal.media/fiction/robin-0xf80jj1
It's short and sweet, so let me know if you like it.
https://vocal.media/fiction/robin-0xf80jj1
welp, I've gone one week without caffiene and chocolate and I'm miserable. lol.
Not really, I'm okay, my stomach is feeling better everyday, but I sure do miss the taste of my coffee in the morning. Actually I miss all the drinks, water has become so boring.
Drink up 4 me everyone
Not really, I'm okay, my stomach is feeling better everyday, but I sure do miss the taste of my coffee in the morning. Actually I miss all the drinks, water has become so boring.
Drink up 4 me everyone
November 18, 2025 at 4:20 PM
welp, I've gone one week without caffiene and chocolate and I'm miserable. lol.
Not really, I'm okay, my stomach is feeling better everyday, but I sure do miss the taste of my coffee in the morning. Actually I miss all the drinks, water has become so boring.
Drink up 4 me everyone
Not really, I'm okay, my stomach is feeling better everyday, but I sure do miss the taste of my coffee in the morning. Actually I miss all the drinks, water has become so boring.
Drink up 4 me everyone
Pining for another chance to guest on a podcast. Anyone need a guest to talk tech, writing, travel, or being a stay-at-home parent?
November 17, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Pining for another chance to guest on a podcast. Anyone need a guest to talk tech, writing, travel, or being a stay-at-home parent?
Looking for a heartwarming #shortstory about a dad and son reconnecting through play? After playing " floor is lava with my son one day, I came up with this story, which I hope touches you. It's one I'm super proud of.
Check out Offline
https://vocal.media/fiction/offline-defx0a4e
Check out Offline
https://vocal.media/fiction/offline-defx0a4e
November 17, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Looking for a heartwarming #shortstory about a dad and son reconnecting through play? After playing " floor is lava with my son one day, I came up with this story, which I hope touches you. It's one I'm super proud of.
Check out Offline
https://vocal.media/fiction/offline-defx0a4e
Check out Offline
https://vocal.media/fiction/offline-defx0a4e
My first time guesting on a podcast is out!
Check me out as I chatted about our time at Disney World.
I had so much fun, I hope I can come back on eventually, and I'm looking forward to my next podcast.
Check me out as I chatted about our time at Disney World.
I had so much fun, I hope I can come back on eventually, and I'm looking forward to my next podcast.
203. First-Time Disney Dad - Adventures and Mousecapades: A Podcast About Disney
A nervous dad, two small kids, and a head full of Six Flags memories walk into Hollywood Studios—and everything changes on Slinky Dog Dash. We invited fellow creator Jarrett to share the real story of taking a young family to Walt Disney World aft...
podcast.ourmousecapades.com
November 17, 2025 at 3:04 PM
My first time guesting on a podcast is out!
Check me out as I chatted about our time at Disney World.
I had so much fun, I hope I can come back on eventually, and I'm looking forward to my next podcast.
Check me out as I chatted about our time at Disney World.
I had so much fun, I hope I can come back on eventually, and I'm looking forward to my next podcast.
There's an updated #AppleVisionPro out in the wild now, so I might take another demo of it, but here's what I thought of my second demo, earlier this year. The device feels surreal when you use it, but that price point!
#apple
https://jswordsmith.com/2nd-apple-vision-pro-demo/
#apple
https://jswordsmith.com/2nd-apple-vision-pro-demo/
November 14, 2025 at 9:01 PM
There's an updated #AppleVisionPro out in the wild now, so I might take another demo of it, but here's what I thought of my second demo, earlier this year. The device feels surreal when you use it, but that price point!
#apple
https://jswordsmith.com/2nd-apple-vision-pro-demo/
#apple
https://jswordsmith.com/2nd-apple-vision-pro-demo/
Meltdowns, roller coasters, and Mickey Mouse. After getting intimidated planning a #disney trip, here's what it was like taking our 4 and 2 year old to Disney World, and my first time back in forty years!
https://jswordsmith.com/conquering-disney-world/
https://jswordsmith.com/conquering-disney-world/
November 14, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Meltdowns, roller coasters, and Mickey Mouse. After getting intimidated planning a #disney trip, here's what it was like taking our 4 and 2 year old to Disney World, and my first time back in forty years!
https://jswordsmith.com/conquering-disney-world/
https://jswordsmith.com/conquering-disney-world/
This year, there are so many choices in iPhones. If you've had the Pro model for years and are considering getting the #iphoneair Air or base model, check out my experience with downgrading for a year.
#iPhone #apple
https://jswordsmith.com/iphone-16-plus-review-a-year-in-use-and-no-regrets/
#iPhone #apple
https://jswordsmith.com/iphone-16-plus-review-a-year-in-use-and-no-regrets/
November 13, 2025 at 9:02 PM
This year, there are so many choices in iPhones. If you've had the Pro model for years and are considering getting the #iphoneair Air or base model, check out my experience with downgrading for a year.
#iPhone #apple
https://jswordsmith.com/iphone-16-plus-review-a-year-in-use-and-no-regrets/
#iPhone #apple
https://jswordsmith.com/iphone-16-plus-review-a-year-in-use-and-no-regrets/
I don't remember going when I was 3 and I was intimidated to return. But we went. Here's my breakdown and story of returning to Disney World after 40 years
Conquering Disney World— My First Visit in Almost 40 Years
Going to Disney World intimated me, but I did it anyway. Here's my recount of my first trip in almost fourty years plus my opinions of the two parks we visited.
jswordsmith.com
November 13, 2025 at 4:02 PM
I don't remember going when I was 3 and I was intimidated to return. But we went. Here's my breakdown and story of returning to Disney World after 40 years
If you have an #iphone with Apple Intelligence, make sure you have this feature turned on to make your battery last longer. Here's what it is, how to turn it on, and what will happen after.
https://jswordsmith.com/what-does-adaptive-power-do/
https://jswordsmith.com/what-does-adaptive-power-do/
November 12, 2025 at 9:01 PM
If you have an #iphone with Apple Intelligence, make sure you have this feature turned on to make your battery last longer. Here's what it is, how to turn it on, and what will happen after.
https://jswordsmith.com/what-does-adaptive-power-do/
https://jswordsmith.com/what-does-adaptive-power-do/