Author Archives: S. Eric Jackson

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The Best of Me?

Posted on January 31, 2022 by S. Eric Jackson

Okay, I posted the prompt for today (on the left) to make certain anyone seeing this knows I am responding to something, not simply touting my attributes. So, my favorite part of me is certainly not my waistline. Nor, is … Continue reading →

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Worldly Speaking

Posted on January 31, 2022 by S. Eric Jackson

Changing the world? Now, that is an imposing thought for someone who, at the moment, has trouble changing his socks without at least 400mg of ibuprofen. Thankfully, after spending most of my adult life trying to make a difference, I … Continue reading →

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Acacia and Me

Posted on January 31, 2022 by S. Eric Jackson

When reading the prompt for today’s writing exercise, my first thought was, “hardheaded.” Then I realized the prompt was to describe myself as a tree, and trees do not have heads. However, the hardheaded tag continued to resonate in my … Continue reading →

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Lee, Fact or Fiction

Posted on January 29, 2022 by S. Eric Jackson

Hello! If you’ve been following me, you know I am trying to complete a writing challenge and post a piece on a random topic daily. As luck would have it, I was also part of the first effort, of which … Continue reading →

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Playlists and Instagram

Posted on January 29, 2022 by S. Eric Jackson

First, let me admit, I am just as addicted to the digital world as anyone else. I just handle my addiction differently. Take playlists for example. Playlists serve a specific purpose in my life, and it is generally a seasonal … Continue reading →

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Of Dreams and Reality

Posted on January 29, 2022 by S. Eric Jackson

As a teenager, I lived in two worlds. One was what you might call reality, and the other was created for me by the likes of Isaac Asimov, Robert Heinlein, and Arthur C. Clark. Both worlds gave me dreams, even … Continue reading →

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Of Strength and Weakness

Posted on January 29, 2022 by S. Eric Jackson

When someone suggests, “Write about something that makes you feel strong,” what would come to your mind. In my mind, the questions began. Physically strong? Mentally strong? Emotionally strong? Please give me a little help here. What do you mean … Continue reading →

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Of Solitude and Other Fantasies

Posted on January 28, 2022 by S. Eric Jackson

From what I can remember of my childhood, I always had that place. That place where everything could come to a stop, and I could be. Admittedly, that was not easy with an overly protective mother and pain-in-the-neck little brother. … Continue reading →

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Speaking of Time Travel

Posted on January 28, 2022 by S. Eric Jackson

Time travel is a fantasy, a reality, and a potentially fantastical reality. As a diehard science fiction fan in my youth, I have considered the possibility and challenge from many angles. For example, would I want to travel to see … Continue reading →

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A Picture Loved

Posted on January 28, 2022 by S. Eric Jackson

According to my family, the picture to the right was my first photo. Of course, I was five or six at the time the picture was taken. I have no memory of taking it. What I have is a note … Continue reading →

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