Category Archives: Daily Life

Intelligent Virus?*

Posted on November 30, 2020 by S. Eric Jackson

I debated whether to jump into the controversy surrounding the docudrama “The Social Dilemma.” After all, anyone with common sense understands that big tech, big pharma, Amazon, and Walmart, to name a few, are using artificial intelligence (AI) regularly. They … Continue reading →

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The Broad Brush

Posted on October 19, 2020 by S. Eric 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. Eric 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. Eric 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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Who’d A Thunk It?

Posted on June 15, 2020 by S. Eric 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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Oxymoronically Speaking: Medical Science

Posted on May 18, 2020 by S. Eric Jackson

Yes, you read that correctly. I am claiming the term medical science is an oxymoron. With that said, I am not attacking doctors, nurses, or most other health professionals. I am saying the chant “Follow the science!” as applied to … Continue reading →

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Still Stuck in the Middle

Posted on May 5, 2020 by S. Eric Jackson

At least one political cartoonist and I seem to have the same feeling. Much of America is, and has been, stuck in the middle of a political crisis that threatens the very fabric of our society. I originally wrote about … Continue reading →

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Traditionally Speaking

Posted on April 29, 2020 by S. Eric Jackson

Okay, the title is a bit of a play on words. This is not about how you, me, or anyone else speaks. Instead, it is a bit of musing over the impact the coronavirus crisis may have on time-honored traditions, … Continue reading →

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Collateral Tragedies?

Posted on March 20, 2020 by S. Eric Jackson

As I listened to the latest news on the national and local government response to the coronavirus invasion, old times came to mind. Unless you have been totally off the grid with no access to media of any kind, you … Continue reading →

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Intelligent Stupidity?

Posted on March 18, 2020 by S. Eric Jackson

If you think about it, human intelligence is a fascinating topic. For example, depending on the source consulted, there are eight to ten different ways of classifying one’s intelligence quotient. That is why some people can solve complex formulas in … Continue reading →

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