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Category Archives: Holidays
Monday Musings: A Question of Beauty
Inspiration comes in all shapes, sizes, and formats. This little piece was inspired by a friend commenting on a post asking people to share the most beautiful place they’ve visited. Being the analytical nerd I am, I read a few … Continue reading
Posted in Holidays, Travel, Uncategorized
Tagged @jacksonseric, alaska, cruises, Glacier Bay, icebergs, icebregs
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Memorially Speaking*
I have been hard-pressed not to editorialize over Memorial Day this year. Instead, let me say simply it is a holiday with a disputed history and an often misunderstood focus. Currently, we designate the last Monday in May as Memorial … Continue reading
Posted in Holidays, Patriotism, Veterans, Vietnam
Tagged @jacksonseric, Army, Coast Guard, holidays, Korea, Marines, memorial day, Military, Vietnam, war
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Speaking of Travel
Our January muse sent out a question today, asking about our preferred mode of travel. My mind immediately went to a meme that makes me smile whenever I see a version of it. My second, more rational thought was, “First … Continue reading
Posted in Holidays, Humor, Journalism, Travel, Uncategorized, Vacation, Writing
Tagged #bloganuary, @jacksonseric, cruise ship, Hawaii, Kauai, motorcycle
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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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Christmas Sagas and Bad News
Christmas 1400 Hours introduced the idea that holidays are not always joyous affairs. At least they are not great for everyone. That thought morphed into a series discussing that reality. This is a continuation of that same train of thought … Continue reading
Posted in Cancer Survivors, Daily Life, Holidays, Medicine, Uncategorized
Tagged @jacksonseric, Breast Cancer, holiday grief, holiday suffering, tragedy
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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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Speaking of Distractions
Okay, it is mea culpa time. I let my ego overload my to-do list and am behind on publishing some of my work. Specifically, I ended Wish Carefully with a stay-tuned note in the middle of November. So far, the … Continue reading
Posted in communication, Daily Life, Holidays, Humor, Journalism, Uncategorized, Writing
Tagged @jacksonseric, blogging, current events, distractions, overwhelmed, Thanksgiving
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Christmas: 1400 Hours
Okay! The holiday season has kicked off in the good old U. S. of A. Thanksgiving Day is in the rearview mirror, and Christmas is on the horizon. Not to be outdone, New Year’s Day will be firing up after … Continue reading
Posted in Daily Life, family, Family Vaules, Holidays, Law Enforcement, Police, Uncategorized
Tagged @jacksonseric, domestic violnece, family disputes, grieving, holiday grief, tragic holidays
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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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Standoff on the Cul-de-sac
T’was the day after Christmas, and all along the street, The kids were exhausted and most still asleep. The parents were quietly savoring the peace. Little did they know that in the next yard, Two locals in a standoff were … Continue reading
Posted in Daily Life, family, Family Vaules, Holidays, Humor, Uncategorized, Writing
Tagged cats, Christmas, fox, wildlife
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