Category Archives: Manners

Words Matter!

Posted on June 21, 2017 by S. Eric Jackson

Many people in OneOldCop’s generation grew up hearing,“Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me.” This, or some variation of it, was a standard response from parents and others when a child came home crying … Continue reading →

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Jokers and Clowns Abound

Posted on March 13, 2017 by S. Eric Jackson

The bulk of this piece was originally published as “Stuck in the Middle” in 2012. It is being posted again in honor of several prominent, and long serving, politicians who would be vying for joker and clown of the year … Continue reading →

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What Would You Do?

Posted on October 1, 2014 by S. Eric Jackson

Has anyone ever asked you the question used as the title of this piece? If so, did you feel they were looking for validation, or were testing you in some fashion? Sometimes OneOldCop wants to ask the person, “How many folks have … Continue reading →

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To Bucket or Not to Bucket?

Posted on September 5, 2014 by S. Eric Jackson

During the last week of August this writer posted the following on online: Let’s see. We were supposed to do Random Acts of Kindness. Then, we were supposed to Pay It Forward. Then, we were supposed to Pass It On. … Continue reading →

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A Little Sanity Please*

Posted on May 31, 2014 by S. Eric Jackson

I’ve noticed several posts and comments on Facebook today concerning the announcement that a number of restaurants have asked patrons not to openly carry firearms. The comments have been from folks who chose to take offense at that decision, with … Continue reading →

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A Morality Conundrum?

Posted on January 2, 2013 by S. Eric Jackson

One can shrug off some items posted on-line for any number of reasons.  However, a post reading, “You don’t need religion to have morals. If you can’t determine right from wrong then you lack empathy, not religion,” simply begs for … Continue reading →

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Stuck in the Middle

Posted on May 16, 2012 by S. Eric Jackson

Politics, the news, and life today remind me of a song from the early 1970s. “Stuck in the Middle With You” by the group Stealers Wheel made about as much sense as any popular song from that era, which is … Continue reading →

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The Dance in the Doorway

Posted on March 6, 2012 by S. Eric Jackson

Periodically talk radio and other news sources erupt with discussions of the lack of civility and morality in society today. The impetus for these discussions may be anything from a security guard being trampled to death by shoppers stampeding into … Continue reading →

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