Category Archives: Journalism

Monday Musings: Oops! I did it again!

Posted on September 4, 2023 by S. Eric Jackson

If the title of this piece has you humming a Britney Spears song for the rest of the day, good! I wish I’d had it running through my head the other day when I did something I promised myself I … Continue reading →

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Speaking of Prognostication*

Posted on April 5, 2023 by S. Eric Jackson

Not long after the election of 2016, I wrote Tweet This. It was a long-winded rant about the new president’s penchant for fighting back when attacked politically. That has often been a terrible strategy for someone in public office.1 They … Continue reading →

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Friday Follies: Artificially Speaking

Posted on March 24, 2023 by S. Eric Jackson

Recently, Artificial Intelligence has been a huge topic of conversation in some circles. This appears to result from the awakening sense of wonder, awe, and dread concerning the fantastic advances in Information Technology. Yes, just a few decades ago, the … Continue reading →

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Of Authors Old and New

Posted on January 24, 2023 by S. Eric Jackson

I hate being asked to name my favorite author, actor, musician; you name it. Invariably, I feel compelled to qualify my answer in some way. For instance, I might respond, “In which genre?” Yes, I have favorites in different genres … Continue reading →

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Speaking of Travel

Posted on January 14, 2023 by S. Eric Jackson

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 →

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Friday Follies:  Pete and the Kitty*

Posted on January 13, 2023 by S. Eric Jackson

For some reason, that little voice inside my head reminded me of a situation that might make for a good Friday Follies piece. Yes, I was reminded of Pete the Python, a serpentine escape artist from my youth. Of course, … Continue reading →

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The Written Word, Fading Away?

Posted on January 10, 2023 by S. Eric Jackson

What do you think if someone says that reading this or that book changed their lives? Sometimes, it may depend on the book or what they say about it. In other cases, you may wonder what they were smoking or … Continue reading →

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Writing, Gift, or Burden?

Posted on January 6, 2023 by S. Eric Jackson

Has anyone ever asked you why you write, other than your writing coach, perhaps? When someone asks such a question, it’s often hard to tell if they mean, “Why do you write” or “What makes you think you can write?” … Continue reading →

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A Goal on the Horizon

Posted on January 1, 2023 by S. Eric Jackson

It’s January, and in my little corner of the world, it’s time to jump back into the Bloganuary community of WordPress. Today’s first Bloganuary challenge is “What is something you want to achieve this year?” My answer is simple and, … Continue reading →

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Speaking of Distractions

Posted on December 8, 2022 by S. Eric Jackson

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 →

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