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Author Archives: S. Eric Jackson
Relatively Painful
In Seriously Doc, I shared some of my thoughts on the practice of medicine. At the time, I was focused on the subjective pain rating system used universally by the medical profession. You know what I mean. The ambulance crew … Continue reading
Posted in aging, Medicine, Uncategorized, Verbal Communication
Tagged @jacksonseric, Cardiac Rehab, dealing with pain, medicine, pain scales, second opinions
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Friday Follies: Artificially Speaking
Recently, Artificial Intelligence has been a huge topic of conversation in some circles. This appears to result from the awakening sense of wonder, awe, and dread concerning the fantastic advances in Information Technology. Yes, just a few decades ago, the … Continue reading
Posted in artificial intelligence, communication, Daily Life, Journalism, social media
Tagged @jacksonseric, current-events, fake news, Politics, tik-tok
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Memory Lane: Alaska or ICU?
In case you are not a regular here, my life recently has been quite exciting or frightening, if you prefer. From a near-crippling back injury a year ago to an early morning ambulance ride to the emergency room a few … Continue reading
Posted in Daily Life, Entertainment, Humor, Travel, Uncategorized, Writing
Tagged @jacksonseric, chest pains, dangerous mistakes, gallows humor, survival attitude
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Friday Follies: Upon Falling
A lot of things fall. Whether one is thinking of leaves in the fall chunks of space debris or Chinese spy balloons, things fall or get knocked down. My wife has several decorative items she hangs on windows with suction … Continue reading
Posted in aging, Daily Life, Humor, Medicine, Uncategorized, Writing
Tagged @jacksonseric, aging, asking for help, falling
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Production Values and Worship
One of my favorite churches to visit as a young man was a small Church of Christ in Fort Worth, Texas. It was a traditional Church of Christ for the day, with no paid staff, musicians, falderol, or gimmicks. Church … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, Daily Life, Entertainment, family, Uncategorized
Tagged @jacksonseric, church, Contemporary Christian, current-events, worship teams
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Friday Follies: Rebellion at Bluff Springs
Rebelliousness was not part of my childhood persona. Some friends, even my baby brother, seemed to have such a tendency, but not me. I am not certain why that was the case, but it was. Perhaps it was my sense … Continue reading
Posted in family, Family Vaules, Humor, Public Education, Uncategorized
Tagged @jacksonseric, ancient migration, country schools, history texts
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Suddenly, a Relevant Jesus?
If you consider yourself a believer, does the title above make you bristle or cringe? Does it make you wonder about my motives or faith system? If it does, great! If it doesn’t, read it again and parse it a … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, Commitment, Morality, Uncategorized
Tagged @jacksonseric, crucifixion, false prophets, he gets us, reimagining Jesus
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Deja Vu 2022
Wow! I wasn’t even thinking of rhyming when I chose the title for this piece. I was thinking of the late and lamented Yogi Berra and his famous or infamous line, “It’s like de ja vu all over again.” For … Continue reading
Posted in Daily Life, Humor, Medicine, Uncategorized, Writing
Tagged @jacksonseric, bad karma, destiny, hospital stays, medical emergencies
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