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Category Archives: Family Vaules
Are You Kidding?
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
Posted in Daily Life, family, Family Vaules, Humor, Uncategorized, Writing
Tagged #bloganuary, @jacksonseric, Autumn, procrastination, sarcasam, yard care
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Mach 2; Hair on Fire
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
Posted in Family Vaules, Leadership, Police, Uncategorized, Writing
Tagged #bloganuary, @jacksonseric, Cops, pilots, police, racing
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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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Memories…Aromatically Speaking
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
Posted in communication, Family Vaules, Humor, Uncategorized, Writing
Tagged #bloganuary, @jacksonseric, devils, garlic, memories, vampires, werewolves
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What if a fortune?
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
Posted in Daily Life, family, Family Vaules, Higher Education, Humor, Uncategorized, Writing
Tagged #bloganuary, @jacksonseric, Billionaires, charity, Lotto
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Of Chores and Other Irritants
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
Posted in aging, Daily Life, family, Family Vaules, Humor, Uncategorized, Writing
Tagged #bloganuary, @jacksonseric, chores, honey-dos, honeydos, household chores
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A Joy to Behold
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
Posted in Daily Life, Family Vaules, Holidays, Humor, Uncategorized, Writing
Tagged #bloganuary, @jacksonseric, helping others, joy, joyous, spreading joy
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A Christmas Saga: Dealing with the Dark Side
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
Posted in family, Family Vaules, Uncategorized, Veterans, Vietnam
Tagged @jacksonseric, funeral, Killed in action, Vietnam Wall
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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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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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