Category Archives: Short Stories

At a Muslim Wedding

Posted on May 16, 2023 by Jacques Delacroix

I was on that free diving and fishing trip through Algeria. The French, who had seemingly deeply colonized the country, had been gone for a few years. They had left behind their language and many buildings in the big cities … Continue reading →

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How This Paris Boy Became an American Scholar (Plus a Disquisition on Language Learning)

Posted on March 6, 2022 by Jacques Delacroix

Here is another escapist story. If the autobiographical genre annoys you, I don’t blame you and don’t read this story. First of all, don’t wince or grimace. I just said “scholar,” not “eminent scholar,” nor “famous scholar,” not even “respected … Continue reading →

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A Bloody Hawaiian Paradise

Posted on March 3, 2022 by Jacques Delacroix

I have been away from this blog because I was busy with politics on Facebook (my bad). Also, I have been struggling to produce a new book. It’s a collection of stories:”Astonishing Women.” Wish me luck. Below is another story … Continue reading →

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Paris Islamophobia, 2019

Posted on May 14, 2019 by Jacques Delacroix

Here is a little story that may confuse you for a short while. At least, I hope it does. The story takes place in the eastern Paris neighborhood where I grew up. It used to be frankly working class. I … Continue reading →

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Muslim Welcome

Posted on July 16, 2016 by Jacques Delacroix

Here is a nice little story, I think. I was once a pretend hippie. It was only “pretend” because my drug consumption was moderate and limited and I never dropped acid. Also, I never dropped out as recommended. I attended … Continue reading →

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Life is Good Even During the Primaries

Posted on April 6, 2016 by Jacques Delacroix

    It’s a sunny airy day in Central California, where I live. I am standing not far from the wharf (“le debarcadère”), a pretty good single-shot dark roast espresso in one hand and a cigarette in the other. (I know, … Continue reading →

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Sweet Skateboard Tales

Posted on January 5, 2016 by Jacques Delacroix

The words “skateboard” and “sweet” are seldom found together. Skateboarders tend to have a bad reputation because they are mostly male, because they act too male, and because of their lamentable fashion sense. Yet, many or most are both athletes … Continue reading →

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I Like Jesus

Posted on December 24, 2014 by Jacques Delacroix

I like the central myth of Christianity and I like Jesus the man although I am not a believer. (The word “myth” implies neither truth or falsehood. It refers to any sacred story that seeks to explain something important.) First, … Continue reading →

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Happy December in Santa Cruz.

Posted on December 13, 2014 by Jacques Delacroix

There was a major storm recently and the surf is still up in Santa Cruz, California. It’s Saturday so, the surfers are out in force, not heeding dire warnings about the kind of water pollution that follows heavy rains. In … Continue reading →

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What Lurks in the Puerile Back of my Brain

Posted on August 4, 2014 by Jacques Delacroix

I am your atypical, traditional tough guy in these days of sensitive more or less male human beings. Why, I did not even moan during my colonoscopy! My wife did hear me groan in pain once or twice about ten … Continue reading →

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