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Author Archives: S. Eric Jackson
Sunsets: Location, Location, Location?
Someone on the WordPress Bloganuary team is waxing a bit poetic today. As the sun sets on Bloganuary 2023, the prompt asks participants to write about the best place to watch the sunset in our area. The request is also … Continue reading
Posted in Daily Life, Uncategorized, Writing
Tagged #bloganuary, @jacksonseric, nightfall, sunsets
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A Lesson Learned
One of my former professors told me, “You just like to learn.” He commented on my effort to earn a second graduate degree four decades after high school. At the time, I thought it was a compliment, but these days … Continue reading
Posted in aging, Daily Life, Medicine
Tagged #bloganuary, @jacksonseric, blood loss, hospitalization, medicine
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Having Your Cake ….
Finally! A prompt with some depth and potential for detailed analysis! Okay! I’m just kidding. What could be more meaningful to some of us than birthday cakes? I know, I know! I’m carrying the sarcasm thing on a bit too … Continue reading
Posted in Daily Life, Food, Humor, Uncategorized, Writing
Tagged #bloganuary, @jacksonseric, Black Forest Cake, Swiss Pastry Shop
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Are You Kidding?
I hope I am not the only one to see the irony of a daily writing challenge on procrastination. I mean, “Give me a break!” What’s next, a prompt on how many resolutions you’ve managed to keep so far this … Continue reading
Posted in Daily Life, family, Family Vaules, Humor, Uncategorized, Writing
Tagged #bloganuary, @jacksonseric, Autumn, procrastination, sarcasam, yard care
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Language
Since this blog went public in 2011, I’ve written about language and languages several times. I don’t remember writing about wishing I could speak a particular language, but I may have. However, in the last few decades, I’ve wondered if … Continue reading
Posted in Civility, communication, Daily Life, Uncategorized, Writing
Tagged #bloganuary, @jacksonseric, Brazil, portuguese, society
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Imagine
I love all kinds of music. From classical to old-time rock and roll, I have songs that can trigger memories and thoughts or keep me awake all night running through my mind. Few spoke to me, and only a handful … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, Daily Life, family, Uncategorized, Writing
Tagged #bloganuary, @jacksonseric, Contemporary Christian, faith, Mercy Me
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Showing Love
When I was asked to write about the question, “How do you show love?” I started down my normal analytical, academically oriented path of writing. So many thoughts, emotions, theories, and practices come to mind, processing such a question might … Continue reading
Posted in Civility, Daily Life, Manners, Morality, Uncategorized, Writing
Tagged #bloganuary, @jacksonseric, kindness, love, society
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Mach 2; Hair on Fire
For years, I wanted to be an Air Force pilot. My dad worked in the aircraft industry, and I was regularly around pilots, airplanes, and military bases. I could see myself climbing into the cockpit of a jet fighter and … Continue reading
Posted in Family Vaules, Leadership, Police, Uncategorized, Writing
Tagged #bloganuary, @jacksonseric, Cops, pilots, police, racing
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