Author Archives: S. E. Jackson

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Factually Speaking: Oregon Drugs

Posted on November 23, 2020 by S. E. Jackson

We all know fact-checking is a bit of an oxymoron. Still, some of the stuff on FB these days is just nuts. Take the snarky little meme below for example. FB marked it as false and explained why they considered … Continue reading →

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The Broad Brush

Posted on October 19, 2020 by S. E. Jackson

The idea of painting with a broad brush is nothing new. Whether one is speaking of cars, watermelons, or movie genres, humans are prone to praise or condemn without specificity. For example, “Fords make the best pick up on the … Continue reading →

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Far East Frisco?

Posted on September 14, 2020 by S. E. Jackson

More years ago than I care to count, a rugby teammate and I traveled to the Austin Rugby Tournament. This tournament was the highlight of the Texas rugby season for many reasons. One of the biggest reasons was the location. … Continue reading →

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The Root of the Problem

Posted on July 28, 2020 by S. E. Jackson

Some mornings you wake up and wonder, “How did we find ourselves in this mess?” Depending on who you are, your circumstances, and quality of your sleep the night before, the question could concern your job, your marriage, or the … Continue reading →

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Traditionally Speaking: Of Kneeling and Protests

Posted on July 21, 2020 by S. E. Jackson

“Traditionally Speaking” discussed traditions or standard practices being threatened or modified by the coronavirus crisis.  There, I noted traditions often take centuries to evolve, though some forces may cause shifts more quickly. At the time, it seemed comments by highly … Continue reading →

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The De-escalation Myth

Posted on June 25, 2020 by S. E. Jackson

The word of the moment for the last few weeks has been de-escalation. From so-called experts to so-called journalists, to former Navy Seals transitioning into experts on everything, de-escalation is the key. It is the key to avoiding more officer-involved … Continue reading →

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Who’d A Thunk It?

Posted on June 15, 2020 by S. E. Jackson

Some may find the title of this piece a bit much. On the other hand, one or two of you may still have a sense of humor.  If so, that may be your most significant personal asset in the future, … Continue reading →

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A Promise Kept

Posted on May 30, 2020 by S. E. Jackson

I was introduced to a song, “After the War,” several years ago. The song is moving, especially to those who lost someone in Vietnam. It may be even more moving for those who visited the Vietnam memorial to find their … Continue reading →

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More Than a Name

Posted on May 29, 2020 by S. E. Jackson

David Charles Marshall Jackson was his name.  The poor kid was named after his great-grandfather, grandfather, and father. That’s the price one pays for being the second son whose older brother was not stuck with any ancestral names. You get … Continue reading →

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The Wall of Names

Posted on May 28, 2020 by S. E. Jackson

Monday I posted “Of Memorials and Remembrances.” It was intended to be a reminder that Memorial Day is not simply another holiday.  While I normally write something for Memorial Day, this piece was triggered by someone’s attempt at being current … Continue reading →

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