Category Archives: Commitment

A Question of Involvement

Posted on May 10, 2023 by S. Eric Jackson

Ah, another week, another writing challenge. Yes, my little online muse touched another nerve recently. At first glance, the prompt was simple enough, “What do you do to be involved in the community?” My mind races when I read something … Continue reading →

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Rule 39: Yes, or No?

Posted on May 10, 2023 by S. Eric Jackson

One of the muses in my online life posed a writing prompt the other day. “Do you have a quote you live your life by or think of often?” My first thought was something along the lines of, “Are you … Continue reading →

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Suddenly, a Relevant Jesus?

Posted on February 16, 2023 by S. Eric Jackson

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 →

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Something Learned?

Posted on January 5, 2022 by S. Eric Jackson

The challenge posed today touched my are-you-kidding-me-nerve. One reason is that I have done many things in three-quarters of a century. I have also decided that many things were just not worth the effort and moved on. Then, of course, … Continue reading →

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Of Life and Limb

Posted on September 2, 2019 by S. Eric Jackson

An online dialogue between some old cops reminded this old cop of an incident from the early days of my law enforcement career.  This particular episode of my time in the field was dangerous, amusing, and are-you-kidding-me all in one … Continue reading →

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Badge Heavy

Posted on January 23, 2017 by S. Eric Jackson

Badge heavy was not a complimentary term when OneOldCop worked the streets. It normally meant an officer who was carried away with the power behind the badge, using it inappropriately. That is not the way the term is being used … Continue reading →

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Don’t Blink

Posted on September 6, 2012 by S. Eric Jackson

Kenny Chesney does a great version of the song, Don’t Blink.  If you’ve never heard it, at least check out the lyrics.  It is a poignant commentary about the way life seems to fly by, in the blink of an eye.  … Continue reading →

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