Category Archives: Civility

Monday Musings: Beep This

Posted on June 12, 2023 by S. Eric Jackson

The wonderful world of Baby Boomers can be a surprise, a minute or so boring; some pray to be called to the place prepared for them. John 14:2 I’m not part of the second group. I’ll go when it’s my … Continue reading →

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Friday Follies: Arguing Perceptions

Posted on May 12, 2023 by S. Eric Jackson

I love social media as much as I hate social media. Talk about a love/hate relationship. How could you not love keeping up with old friends from distant lands and ages past? Yes, it was fun decades ago to wait … Continue reading →

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Language

Posted on January 26, 2023 by S. Eric Jackson

Since this blog went public in 2011, I’ve written about language and languages several times. I don’t remember writing about wishing I could speak a particular language, but I may have. However, in the last few decades, I’ve wondered if … Continue reading →

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Showing Love

Posted on January 25, 2023 by S. Eric Jackson

When I was asked to write about the question, “How do you show love?” I started down my normal analytical, academically oriented path of writing. So many thoughts, emotions, theories, and practices come to mind, processing such a question might … Continue reading →

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Of Altitude and Attitude

Posted on January 24, 2023 by S. Eric Jackson

Finding your dream home can be an arduous and irritating task. Finding the right location, an acceptable view, and a floor plan that fits your current and future needs seems almost impossible at times. The real challenge, however, is often … Continue reading →

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A Christmas Saga: Cops, Kids, and Bicycles?

Posted on December 23, 2022 by S. Eric Jackson

I ended The Unforgotten Gift by referring to my eventual involvement in law enforcement. Between the bicycle Christmas and my first Christmas as a cop, a lot happened. Yep, nothing was boring about being a part of the Jackson family. … Continue reading →

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See Nothing, Say Nothing

Posted on November 9, 2022 by S. Eric Jackson

John Banner became famous for playing Sgt. Schultz on Hogan’s Heroes. His most famous line, in one form or another, was “I see nothing! I hear nothing! I know nothing!” Sadly, that response to questions or situations became a mantra … Continue reading →

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Under the Sun

Posted on November 2, 2022 by S. Eric Jackson

It seems almost everyone I know sees disaster just over the horizon. From those who believe or hope the Second Coming is just around the corner to those who worry Armageddon is creeping up on us as we sleep. Others … Continue reading →

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Speaking of Stupidity

Posted on October 17, 2022 by S. Eric Jackson

All Right! For all the end-timers out there, I may owe you an apology! The end may be nigh, in much less than a biblical time frame. Yes, I am probably overreacting. Still, the unmitigated stupidity I pulled up today … Continue reading →

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The Newest Pejorative: Community?

Posted on September 19, 2022 by S. Eric Jackson

If you do not pay attention to the click-bait and so-called news links on your browser’s home page, you may find yourself out of the loop on so many things you might as well become a monk. Take my experience … Continue reading →

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