<h1>J. Alan Sharrer</h1>

J. Alan Sharrer

Alan is a writer, web designer, and media aficionado who loves God and thinks 'the box' is overrated. He lives in Bakersfield CA with his wife and three daughters. Follow him on Facebook at facebook.com/jasharrer or on Instagram @jasharrer.

Posts by J. Alan Sharrer:

Storks: Sticking to the Plan

Storks: Sticking to the Plan

The word stork brings to mind one of two things. One is a white bird with gangly legs living in tide pools and marshes worldwide.? The other is a bird who carries a white bundle in its mouth and delivers it to families?often with the phrase, ?Congratulations.? You?re...

Mars Ep. 6 – The Cost

Mars Ep. 6 – The Cost

Space travel is an endeavor that is not without risk.? As we?ve seen during the first five episodes of the Mars miniseries on the National Geographic Channel (Mondays, 9 PM/8 CT), the crew of the Daedalus endured a difficult landing, the loss of their mission...

Mars (Ep 1): The Journey Begins

Mars (Ep 1): The Journey Begins

There was a time not too long ago when it seemed children wanted to be one of three things when they grew up: a police officer, a fireman, or an astronaut.? I fell into the latter category.? Watching some of the early flights of the Space Shuttle on television made me...

Priceless: What’s A Person Worth?

Priceless: What’s A Person Worth?

As the father of three daughters, there?s always concern about their welfare?making sure they?re taken care of, providing a loving home for them to be raised in, and taking care of them when they?re sick, hurt, or simply need a hug or listening ear.? I certainly don?t...