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Category Archives: Ethics
A Christmas Saga: The Unforgotten Gift
For some reason, this Christmas season has my attention more than most. From sharing 1400 Hours after Thanksgiving to preparing to share “The Saga of Rosy and June” next week, I seem to be called to write about the holiday … Continue reading
Posted in Daily Life, Family Vaules, Holidays, Morality, Police, Uncategorized
Tagged @jacksonseric, bicycles, holidays, tragedy
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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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Speaking of Halloween
Halloween is such an interesting holiday/celebration, or whatever one wants to call it. I enjoy it immensely, most of the time. That’s because I’m a sucker for treats, especially dark chocolate ones, and I’m not opposed to a few tricks … Continue reading
Posted in Daily Life, Holidays, Humor, Manners, Uncategorized, Writing
Tagged @jacksonseric, goodies, Halloween, pumpkins, trick or treat
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Speaking of Stupidity
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
Posted in Christianity, Civility, Daily Life, Morality, social media, Uncategorized, Writing
Tagged @jacksonseric, end times, graphic content, jesus, sacrifice
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A Question of Grooming?
Grooming. For most people, grooming is what one does to prepare a horse or dog for a show or competition. Or, it’s the way someone dresses and fixes their hair. In fact, until the 1980s, the terms groom and grooming … Continue reading
Posted in Daily Life, family, Family Vaules, Morality, Uncategorized
Tagged @jacksonseric, incest, pedophiles, seduction, single mothers, teachers
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The Newest Pejorative: Community?
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
Posted in Civility, communication, Journalism, Manners, Uncategorized
Tagged @jacksonseric, current-events, discrimination, language games, racism, society, spicy nuggets
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Soylently Speaking!
Wondering what the heck the title means? It means you’re not an old sci-fi fan like me, and neither are your social media friends. Soylent Green was a 1973 sci-fi thriller starring Charleton Heston. It became a popular meme and … Continue reading
Posted in Daily Life, Ethics, Food, Medicine, Morality, Uncategorized
Tagged @jacksonseric, brain dead, brain-death, organ donor, Politics, soylent
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Speaking of Drivel
As I write this, I am waiting for the AI monitor to flag the word drivel. It flags so many words I use that I wonder if I’m losing my touch when it doesn’t. It will call me out one … Continue reading
Posted in artificial intelligence, Medicine, Morality, Political Extremes, Politics
Tagged @jacksonseric, abortion, brain dead, current-events, embalming, society
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Worldly Speaking
Changing the world? Now, that is an imposing thought for someone who, at the moment, has trouble changing his socks without at least 400mg of ibuprofen. Thankfully, after spending most of my adult life trying to make a difference, I … Continue reading
Posted in Daily Life, Ethics, Leadership, Writing
Tagged Bloganuary, changing the world, helping others, life changing, making a difference
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