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
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/
I’m 3 days caffeine free because of stomach issues and I hate it.
November 12, 2025 at 7:58 PM
I’m 3 days caffeine free because of stomach issues and I hate it.
finally finished my #disneyworld post. It's a dozie.
it'll launch tomorrow so make sure you come back to check it out.
it'll launch tomorrow so make sure you come back to check it out.
November 12, 2025 at 7:32 PM
finally finished my #disneyworld post. It's a dozie.
it'll launch tomorrow so make sure you come back to check it out.
it'll launch tomorrow so make sure you come back to check it out.
The future is perfectly run by AI. Everyone is giving their education deemed best for them and no one is allowed to create. But one boy dares to tell stories. This is my #scifi #shortstory Elephant Trunks.
https://vocal.media/futurism/elephant-trunks
https://vocal.media/futurism/elephant-trunks
November 12, 2025 at 5:05 PM
The future is perfectly run by AI. Everyone is giving their education deemed best for them and no one is allowed to create. But one boy dares to tell stories. This is my #scifi #shortstory Elephant Trunks.
https://vocal.media/futurism/elephant-trunks
https://vocal.media/futurism/elephant-trunks
Website views are growing, but not many people are checking out my #fiction. If you are looking for a short story to get away from reality for a little bit, check out my collection of fiction
#writer #writersofbluesky
vocal.media/authors/jarr...
#writer #writersofbluesky
vocal.media/authors/jarr...
Jarrett Smith | Vocal
Discover stories by Jarrett Smith on Vocal. A former teacher and coach turned stay-at-home dad and writer. As a full time dad, he gets to explore the world a little more through the stories he writes...
vocal.media
November 12, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Website views are growing, but not many people are checking out my #fiction. If you are looking for a short story to get away from reality for a little bit, check out my collection of fiction
#writer #writersofbluesky
vocal.media/authors/jarr...
#writer #writersofbluesky
vocal.media/authors/jarr...
Happy Birthday #iPod. While I didn't get into the iPod for a long time, it was the device that sucked me into the #apple ecosystem. Here's that story of one of the best devices I ever bought.
https://jswordsmith.com/the-ipod-farewell/
https://jswordsmith.com/the-ipod-farewell/
November 11, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Happy Birthday #iPod. While I didn't get into the iPod for a long time, it was the device that sucked me into the #apple ecosystem. Here's that story of one of the best devices I ever bought.
https://jswordsmith.com/the-ipod-farewell/
https://jswordsmith.com/the-ipod-farewell/
As we head into holiday gift-giving season, I'm sure the Nintendo Switch 2 is going to be a hot item. I've had one since launch, and so check out my review to see if it's worth the upgrade.
#nintendo #nintendoswitch
https://jswordsmith.com/switch-2-review/
#nintendo #nintendoswitch
https://jswordsmith.com/switch-2-review/
November 10, 2025 at 10:04 PM
As we head into holiday gift-giving season, I'm sure the Nintendo Switch 2 is going to be a hot item. I've had one since launch, and so check out my review to see if it's worth the upgrade.
#nintendo #nintendoswitch
https://jswordsmith.com/switch-2-review/
#nintendo #nintendoswitch
https://jswordsmith.com/switch-2-review/
Okay, I've cut almost 500 words as I've started editing my #DisneyWorld write-up. It's still way too long, but I'm not even half way through this editing pass yet.
It's giving me all the feels as I think about the trip though. Good times
It's giving me all the feels as I think about the trip though. Good times
November 10, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Okay, I've cut almost 500 words as I've started editing my #DisneyWorld write-up. It's still way too long, but I'm not even half way through this editing pass yet.
It's giving me all the feels as I think about the trip though. Good times
It's giving me all the feels as I think about the trip though. Good times
Is chili a curry?
November 10, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Is chili a curry?
Anyone else having issues with messages getting marked unread between devices on appleOS 26 and 26.1 or is it just me?
November 8, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Anyone else having issues with messages getting marked unread between devices on appleOS 26 and 26.1 or is it just me?