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The Good Lawman and Other Western Stories

The Good Lawman and Other Western Stories

Pursued by a gang of ruthless outlaws, a good but harsh deputy must take his loving wife to a town where she will almost certainly be hanged.

2022

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About Me — John Douglas Porter

I manage my family’s cattle ranch, and I write stories, essays, and screenplays

2 min readJun 6, 2022

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On the Road

I could get a job of work, or I could step into a saloon

7 min readMay 11, 2022

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On the Road

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You Don’t Know What You’ve Done

An old baker looks at his life and tries to find some value in it

3 min readNov 10, 2021

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Writers’ Blokke

“In Terms Of”

Why does anyone speak and write in terms of something else?

2 min readMay 8, 2022

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“In Terms Of”

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The Shortform

Poor Eyesight

It’s a wonderful gift

1 min readApr 12, 2024

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Poor Eyesight

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Crackers and Cheese

A birthday gift

2 min readApr 3, 2024

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Crackers and Cheese

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Supermarkets

They offer a lot of choices

1 min readMar 30, 2024

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Supermarkets

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Long. Sweet. Valuable.

George Orwell

A tribute

2 min readMar 28, 2024

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George Orwell

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Talking to Yourself

You can say almost anything

1 min readMar 28, 2024

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Talking to Yourself

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Unconditional Love

What it is, and what it isn’t

1 min readMar 24, 2024

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Unconditional Love

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John Douglas Porter

John Douglas Porter

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John Porter manages his family’s cattle ranch in California, where he also writes screenplays, essays, and stories.

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