Category Archives: Family Vaules

Are You Kidding?

Posted on January 27, 2023 by S. Eric Jackson

I hope I am not the only one to see the irony of a daily writing challenge on procrastination. I mean, “Give me a break!” What’s next, a prompt on how many resolutions you’ve managed to keep so far this … Continue reading →

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Mach 2; Hair on Fire

Posted on January 24, 2023 by S. Eric Jackson

For years, I wanted to be an Air Force pilot. My dad worked in the aircraft industry, and I was regularly around pilots, airplanes, and military bases. I could see myself climbing into the cockpit of a jet fighter and … 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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Memories…Aromatically Speaking

Posted on January 16, 2023 by S. Eric Jackson

Talk about a loaded question. I was just asked if I had a memory linked to a smell. One would hope the person posing such a question was looking for an answer like one of these. “Yes, baby powder! It … Continue reading →

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What if a fortune?

Posted on January 13, 2023 by S. Eric Jackson

Years ago, a group of administrators and senior faculty at the University of North Texas were involved in a team-building exercise. We were there to discuss various topics and issues affecting the campus. Of course, part of such a get-together … Continue reading →

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Of Chores and Other Irritants

Posted on January 12, 2023 by S. Eric Jackson

Do you ever wonder if someone asking a question thought about it much before asking? Unless a question is straightforward, there is an obvious answer, and a reason I should be able to answer it, my mind goes into analyzer … Continue reading →

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A Joy to Behold

Posted on January 5, 2023 by S. Eric Jackson

Joy is an interesting word. Merriam-Webster online lists fifty-one synonyms or similar terms for joy, ranging from happiness to jocundity. Wow! Jocundity! If you know that word already, I am humbled by your knowledge. But, on to the assignment at … Continue reading →

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A Christmas Saga: Dealing with the Dark Side

Posted on December 24, 2022 by S. Eric Jackson

If you read Finding the Value, Unforgotten Gift, and Cops, Kids, and Bicycles, you may have too much time on your hands. Hopefully, that is not the case, and you are hanging in to see if I have something intelligent … 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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A Christmas Saga: The Unforgotten Gift

Posted on December 22, 2022 by S. Eric Jackson

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 →

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