Category Archives: Daily Life

Let Me Introduce You To Snoop Kitty

Posted on January 22, 2024 by S. Eric Jackson

At first, today’s challenge left me a bit cold. We no longer have pets and are unlikely to have them again. As I told a friend some time ago, we’ve outlived too many pets. Besides, we live in a neighborhood … Continue reading →

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Confusingly Me

Posted on January 21, 2024 by S. Eric Jackson

Today, I have been asked, or ordered, given the tone of the prompt, to write about my first name.* The instructions continued to include origin, etymology, significance, meaning, etc. The problem is, those things had no connection to my mother’s decision. … Continue reading →

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A Question of Clutter

Posted on January 16, 2024 by S. Eric Jackson

If someone asked you, “Where can you reduce clutter in your life,” what would you think? Many people reading this were asked that question recently. I received the prompt just before I went to bed last night. Somewhere between reading … Continue reading →

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Animalistically Speaking

Posted on January 15, 2024 by S. Eric Jackson

I’m not certain I have ever been asked the question, “What is your favorite animal?” However, the challenge today is to answer that question, and unlike some such questions, there was no hesitation when I thought, humans! The funny thing … Continue reading →

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Materially Speaking?

Posted on January 10, 2024 by S. Eric Jackson

The writing challenge for people like me today left me a bit perplexed. In some ways, it is a simple prompt to get us thinking and writing if our internal muses are taking the day off. Then again, it seems … Continue reading →

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Mission Impossible: Thankfully No!

Posted on January 9, 2024 by S. Eric Jackson

If you’re old enough to remember hearing the phrase below on your black-and-white television, you’re like me and getting a little long in the tooth. “Your mission, should you choose to accept it . . .” I know! Whether we’re … Continue reading →

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Ponder This

Posted on January 5, 2024 by S. Eric Jackson

When you wake up in the morning, what are some things that first come to mind? Okay! Forget thoughts about hitting the snooze button on the alarm or checking your smartwatch to see if your headache is from a lack … Continue reading →

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Of Gifts and Gratitude

Posted on January 4, 2024 by S. Eric Jackson

If you’re new to my world, I am one of the most analytical people you will ever meet. Even if something I do or say seems spontaneous, you can bet I have thought about it at some point. Or, in … Continue reading →

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Playfully Speaking

Posted on January 2, 2024 by S. Eric Jackson

I have been challenged to answer two questions. First, do I play in my daily life? Second, What says playtime to me? I always find questions of this nature amusing. I don’t care if the person asking the question is … Continue reading →

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Speaking of Challenges

Posted on January 1, 2024 by S. Eric Jackson

Well, the WordPress powers that be have again initiated the Bloganuary challenge. The program is designed to trigger a writer’s thinking and challenges the writer to share those thoughts with others. This helps keep us moving forward and developing our … Continue reading →

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