Author Archives: S. Eric Jackson

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If That Old House Could Talk: 4217 Shadow Dr.

Posted on February 18, 2025 by S. Eric Jackson

It can happen to anyone. I just never thought it would happen to me. One day, you’ll be in a happy place filled with warmth, love, and people who appreciate you. The next, you’ll be the site of an estate … Continue reading →

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When Reality Strikes

Posted on September 10, 2024 by S. Eric Jackson

If you regularly follow my work, you may have wondered where I’ve been. Was I abducted by aliens or kidnapped by members of one political group or another? Some of you who have known me since my rugby days may … Continue reading →

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A Mountain Climbed

Posted on September 4, 2024 by S. Eric Jackson

If you follow me, you may wonder where I have been for the last few months. Hopefully, the title above gives you a hint. Yes, we were climbing, in a way. Okay! Maybe it wasn’t a mountain. Still, when you’ve … Continue reading →

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Friday Follies: Stranger Danger Revisited*

Posted on August 16, 2024 by S. Eric Jackson

Many, many years ago, I was part of one of the best municipal police pistol teams in the country. I was not the best shot, but I could hold my own well enough to compete at the National Police Pistol … Continue reading →

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Low Water: High Expectations

Posted on March 4, 2024 by S. Eric Jackson

In parts of the world, roads can become rivers, or at least large creeks, with little warning. This is s especially true in some areas known as flatlands. These roads can cause problems for the folks who live on or … Continue reading →

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Midweek Musings: Wasted Time and Ink

Posted on February 28, 2024 by S. Eric Jackson

If you read last week’s post, you know I let a lady go without a ticket because she claimed she was about to pee in her pants. So, I gave her a verbal warning instead of a speeding ticket. She … Continue reading →

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Midweek Musings: Influentially Speaking #1

Posted on February 21, 2024 by S. Eric Jackson

I keep thinking I’ll quit writing about the mess we’ve made of the United States. After all, there is little chance anything will change because one old, retired cop expresses an opinion. Still, maybe something I say will inspire someone … Continue reading →

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Fearfully Speaking

Posted on January 31, 2024 by S. Eric Jackson

The questions of the day are: What’s the thing you’re most scared to do? And What would it take to get you to do it? I pondered the first question for at least 30 minutes, with nothing coming to mind. … Continue reading →

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The Question of Complaining

Posted on January 30, 2024 by S. Eric Jackson

Words such as complaining are fascinating. Someone who complains is often thought of as a pain in the neck or toxic in some manner. Then again, others are chastised because they never complain. At least they don’t complain when others … Continue reading →

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Sportingly Speaking

Posted on January 29, 2024 by S. Eric Jackson

The suggested topic for today’s post is to share my favorite sports to watch and play. Given my age and physical condition, playing sports is not totally out of the question, but so far, I have not come under the … Continue reading →

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