Category Archives: Daily Life

Childhood Lost

Posted on October 25, 2023 by S. Eric Jackson

I was challenged the other day with the following question. When was the first time you really felt like a grown up (sic) (if ever)? Questionable spelling and snarky implication aside, the question is something I’ve pondered before. The problem … Continue reading →

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Chief Disappointment

Posted on October 11, 2023 by S. Eric Jackson

Science and medicine have come a long way since sage smoke was used to help heal and ward off evil spirits. In most cases, advances have been beneficial and productive. Still, there are times when even the most well-intentioned advancements … Continue reading →

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Speaking of Brands

Posted on September 27, 2023 by S. Eric Jackson

I’ve been asked a lot of questions in my life. They ranged from the rather petulant ” Just who do you think you are?” to the whiney “Are you really going to arrest me, officer?” Until this week, no one … Continue reading →

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Monday Musings: A Lesson Learned

Posted on September 18, 2023 by S. Eric Jackson

Have you ever had the experience of wishing you’d learned something earlier in life? I do not mean knowing the Theory of Relativity or not making the mistake the character below made. I’m talking about life lessons. Something like how … Continue reading →

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Friday Follies: Another Humpday Night

Posted on September 15, 2023 by S. Eric Jackson

It is so nice that people I’ve never met and probably never will meet are interested in my life. Yes! My little online muse posted a note wanting to know what I was doing that evening. That is so sweet! … Continue reading →

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Monday Musings: Nice Butt Bubba

Posted on August 28, 2023 by S. Eric Jackson

Well, I guess I should have expected it. In some ways, it began with the attack on Boomers. It wasn’t an all-out assault, but it was an attack. Posts began appearing on social media with titles such as “50 Things … 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: 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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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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