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Author Archives: S. Eric Jackson
Monday Musings: A Question of Beauty
Inspiration comes in all shapes, sizes, and formats. This little piece was inspired by a friend commenting on a post asking people to share the most beautiful place they’ve visited. Being the analytical nerd I am, I read a few … Continue reading
Posted in Holidays, Travel, Uncategorized
Tagged @jacksonseric, alaska, cruises, Glacier Bay, icebergs, icebregs
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Once Again: Into the Breach
Okay! Maybe it isn’t into the breach, in the classic sense. I’m not stepping in to save the day for someone. I’m not volunteering to stand between society and the chaos some seem to seek. Been there, done that, got … Continue reading
Posted in aging, Daily Life, Humor, Uncategorized
Tagged @jacksonseric, ageing, cataracts, eye exam, getting old
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Monday Musings: Urban Nomads
When someone asks where I grew up, I sometimes respond, “How much time do you have?” At least, that is the first thing I think about saying. Usually, I only say that with someone I feel might have a sense … Continue reading
Posted in Daily Life, family, Uncategorized
Tagged @jacksonseric, home coming, scenic beauty, sunsets
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Friday Follies: You Talking to Me?
Last week I shared the beginning of a lifelong saga involving my identity. No, I was not confused about who or what I was. I was me, and I was happy with myself. At least I was as happy as … Continue reading
Posted in Family Vaules, Higher Education, Humor, Police, Uncategorized
Tagged @jacksonseric, current-events, nicknames, police, society
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Friday Follies: Confusingly Named
The thought for today began with the question, “What’s the story behind your nickname?” I initially thought, “Can I tell that story succinctly and interestingly enough to avoid readers moving on or falling asleep?” Oh, well! Perhaps you need a … Continue reading
Posted in family, Humor, Uncategorized, Writing
Tagged @jacksonseric, dailyprompt, dailyprompt-2010, nicknames, World War I, World War II
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Monday Musings: Think First!
Memes, wonderful memes, how we love them! Okay! Maybe we don’t love them all the time, but they can be amusing, informative, and highly questionable at the same time. You gotta love that, right?1 Take the one below, for example. … Continue reading
Oh! What A Weekend!
As weekends go, the July 4th weekend this year came close to being a bucket list kind of weekend. Oh, it didn’t start off that great. We left Fort Worth, heading for Oklahoma City before noon, and a week later, … Continue reading
Posted in family, National Defense, Patriotism, Uncategorized, Veterans
Tagged @jacksonseric, airshow, Blue Angels
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Memorably Speaking: Vacations?
The challenge inspiring this piece was to describe my most memorable vacation. At first, I bypassed the thought as I had many other prompts to spur me and hundreds of other bloggers to publish something. I’ve had so many great … Continue reading
Posted in Daily Life, family, Humor, Travel, Uncategorized, Vacation
Tagged @jacksonseric, BLT, dailyprompt, dailyprompt-1990, family trips, train rides
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Friday Follies: A Question of Fear
Today, I am responding to the question, “What fears have you overcome and how?” To be clear, I debated almost a week before starting this post. And to be perfectly honest, you could accuse me of being afraid to respond … Continue reading
Monday Musings: Beep This
The wonderful world of Baby Boomers can be a surprise, a minute or so boring; some pray to be called to the place prepared for them. John 14:2 I’m not part of the second group. I’ll go when it’s my … Continue reading
Posted in aging, Civility, Daily Life, Manners, Medicine, Uncategorized
Tagged @jacksonseric, heart failure, medical implants, society
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