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Category Archives: Commitment
A Question of Involvement
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
Posted in Commitment, Daily Life, Family Vaules, Police, Uncategorized, Writing
Tagged @jacksonseric, dailyprompt, dailyprompt-1931, Public Service, volunteerism
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Rule 39: Yes, or No?
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
Posted in Christianity, Commitment, Humor, Uncategorized, Writing
Tagged @jacksonseric, coincidences, dailyprompt, dailyprompt-1925, Jethro Gibbs
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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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Something Learned?
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
Posted in Commitment, family, Journalism, Law Enforcement, Writing
Tagged Bloganuary, challenging yourself, dreams, learning, life coaching, personal goals
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Of Life and Limb
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
Posted in Commitment, Ethics, Law Enforcement, Leadership, Morality, Police
Tagged bravery, compassion, illegal immigrants, law enforcement, memories, police, rescues
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Badge Heavy
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
Posted in Commitment, Law Enforcement, Police
Tagged alcoholism, cancer, family, heart disease, law enforcement, police, Stress
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Don’t Blink
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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