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Category Archives: Civility
Midweek Musings: Influentially Speaking #1
I keep thinking I’ll quit writing about the mess we’ve made of the United States. After all, there is little chance anything will change because one old, retired cop expresses an opinion. Still, maybe something I say will inspire someone … Continue reading
Posted in Civility, Daily Life, Ethics, Humor, Law Enforcement, Writing
Tagged @jacksonseric, authority, control, influence, police
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The Question of Complaining
Words such as complaining are fascinating. Someone who complains is often thought of as a pain in the neck or toxic in some manner. Then again, others are chastised because they never complain. At least they don’t complain when others … Continue reading
Posted in Civility, Daily Life, social media, Uncategorized
Tagged @jacksonseric, Bloganuary, bloganuary-2024-30, dailyprompt, dailyprompt-1833
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Monday Musings: Beep This
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
Posted in aging, Civility, Daily Life, Manners, Medicine, Uncategorized
Tagged @jacksonseric, heart failure, medical implants, society
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Friday Follies: Arguing Perceptions
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
Posted in Civility, communication, Daily Life, Uncategorized, Writing
Tagged @jacksonseric, perceptions, social media, trolls, walk in walk in my shoes
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Language
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
Posted in Civility, communication, Daily Life, Uncategorized, Writing
Tagged #bloganuary, @jacksonseric, Brazil, portuguese, society
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Showing Love
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
Posted in Civility, Daily Life, Manners, Morality, Uncategorized, Writing
Tagged #bloganuary, @jacksonseric, kindness, love, society
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Of Altitude and Attitude
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
Posted in Civility, Daily Life, Family Vaules, Humor, Manners, Uncategorized, Writing
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A Christmas Saga: Cops, Kids, and Bicycles?
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
Posted in Civility, family, Family Vaules, Police, Uncategorized, Writing
Tagged @jacksonseric, Christmas, holidays, values
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See Nothing, Say Nothing
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
Posted in Civility, Political Extremes, Politics, social media, Uncategorized
Tagged @jacksonseric, conspiracy, democracy, nazis, propaganda
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Under the Sun
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
Posted in Civility, Daily Life, family, Family Vaules, Morality, Uncategorized
Tagged @jacksonseric, Armageddon, crime, Ecclesiastes, Holy Bible
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