Jim Shere

Over my life so far I have written a wide variety of material, from the rustic poetry of my youth near the coast in rural Northern California, on through the more experimental writings and theatrical work of the subsequent years as a student and young man in Berkeley, and then, finally, the more reflective and seasoned writings that came after my eventual return to build and raise my family in a Sonoma County much changed from my own childhood there. What follow below are examples of all these, and more. Select the title to view what I have written.

Running with the Cajun Mardi Gras
“They gather for an hour or so late in the morning—  all ages, and most of them in costume—  in a farmyard out near Church Point...”

We Do
This guide to writing your own wedding ceremony has been developed over many years.  

Selected Essays
These memories, thoughts and contemplations reflect general observations of the human condition, as I have experienced it, and present a few things I have learned in the mean time.

Clinical Commentary
These more technical articles address a variety of clinical issues, such as the psychodynamics of personality and relationships.

Understanding Astrology Matters
A collection of some of my writings on astrology— its legacy and its appropriate uses— can be found here.

Stories & Poems
Here you will find some of my more personal writings.