Author Archives: S. Eric Jackson

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Monday Musings: A Question of Beauty

Posted on August 21, 2023 by S. Eric Jackson

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 →

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Once Again: Into the Breach

Posted on August 16, 2023 by S. Eric Jackson

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 →

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Monday Musings: Urban Nomads

Posted on August 14, 2023 by S. Eric Jackson

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 →

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Friday Follies: You Talking to Me?

Posted on August 4, 2023 by S. Eric Jackson

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 →

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Friday Follies: Confusingly Named

Posted on July 28, 2023 by S. Eric Jackson

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 →

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Monday Musings: Think First!

Posted on July 17, 2023 by S. Eric Jackson

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 →

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Oh! What A Weekend!

Posted on July 14, 2023 by S. Eric Jackson

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 →

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Memorably Speaking: Vacations?

Posted on July 12, 2023 by S. Eric Jackson

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 →

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Friday Follies: A Question of Fear

Posted on June 16, 2023 by S. Eric Jackson

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 →

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Monday Musings: Beep This

Posted on June 12, 2023 by S. Eric Jackson

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 →

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