Category Archives: Entertainment

Memory Lane: Alaska or ICU?

Posted on March 15, 2023 by S. Eric Jackson

In case you are not a regular here, my life recently has been quite exciting or frightening, if you prefer. From a near-crippling back injury a year ago to an early morning ambulance ride to the emergency room a few … Continue reading →

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Production Values and Worship

Posted on February 27, 2023 by S. Eric Jackson

One of my favorite churches to visit as a young man was a small Church of Christ in Fort Worth, Texas. It was a traditional Church of Christ for the day, with no paid staff, musicians, falderol, or gimmicks. Church … Continue reading →

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A Lost Treasure?

Posted on January 4, 2023 by S. Eric Jackson

Looking for lost treasure? From parables in the Bible to blockbuster movies, the tales of lost treasure have been told repeatedly. Whether speaking of precious metals, gemstones, or ancient artifacts, the quest is ongoing today as it was centuries ago. … Continue reading →

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Playlists and Instagram

Posted on January 29, 2022 by S. Eric Jackson

First, let me admit, I am just as addicted to the digital world as anyone else. I just handle my addiction differently. Take playlists for example. Playlists serve a specific purpose in my life, and it is generally a seasonal … Continue reading →

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A Little Ambiguity?

Posted on January 8, 2022 by S. Eric Jackson

The prompt for today’s blogger’s challenge is, “What do you like most about your writing?” Those friends and colleagues who know me well will not be surprised to read, the reaction in my head was something akin to, “whaaaaaat?’ Do … Continue reading →

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Of Red Lights, Sirens, and Old Friends*

Posted on September 17, 2021 by S. Eric Jackson

I was asked to interview some old-timers recently for a history book of sorts on police cars. At first, I wasn’t certain how I would handle it. Then I found one of my old squad cars was owned by a … Continue reading →

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Language Games

Posted on January 14, 2020 by S. Eric Jackson

Honesty starts with language.  No! It does not start with the language used. It starts with the way that language is used. For example, one might send a colleague an email stating, “I cannot believe you are so ******* dumb … Continue reading →

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Eating an Elephant: The Media Circus

Posted on December 3, 2019 by S. Eric Jackson

Given the title of this piece, one might wonder if it will be another op-ed about the media and the Republican Party. If that is a concern, rest assured, that would be akin to carrying sand to the beach. No, … Continue reading →

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Seriously Folks?

Posted on February 9, 2019 by S. Eric Jackson

Whether one agrees with terms such as fake news, alternative facts, liberal bias, left-wing propaganda, right-wing propaganda, or fair and balanced, most people capable of comprehending the English language realize journalistic standards are a thing of yesteryear. It is unlikely … Continue reading →

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