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Category Archives: Police
Acacia and Me
When reading the prompt for today’s writing exercise, my first thought was, “hardheaded.” Then I realized the prompt was to describe myself as a tree, and trees do not have heads. However, the hardheaded tag continued to resonate in my … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Police, Writing
Tagged Acacia, Bloganuary, hardhead, hardwood trees, thickheaded
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Lee, Fact or Fiction
Hello! If you’ve been following me, you know I am trying to complete a writing challenge and post a piece on a random topic daily. As luck would have it, I was also part of the first effort, of which … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Police, Uncategorized, Writing
Tagged pontiac police cars, red lights and sirens, redlights and sirens
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Of Dreams and Reality
As a teenager, I lived in two worlds. One was what you might call reality, and the other was created for me by the likes of Isaac Asimov, Robert Heinlein, and Arthur C. Clark. Both worlds gave me dreams, even … Continue reading
Posted in Police, Uncategorized, Writing
Tagged daymares, dead child, fatal accident, fatality accident, nightmares
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Of Strength and Weakness
When someone suggests, “Write about something that makes you feel strong,” what would come to your mind. In my mind, the questions began. Physically strong? Mentally strong? Emotionally strong? Please give me a little help here. What do you mean … Continue reading
Posted in Ethics, Higher Education, Police, Uncategorized
Tagged campus cops, handling complaints, law enforcement, police officers, professionalism
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Assuming I Care
Today’s writing prompt is, “What do people incorrectly assume about you?” The title of this piece clearly states my first reaction to the question. And, while the title is a bit tongue in cheek, there is some truth in it. … Continue reading
Posted in Civility, Daily Life, Family Vaules, Humor, Journalism, Manners, Police, Writing
Tagged Bloganuary, discernment, humor, memories, society
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Of Comfort Zones and Old Friends
Today I have been challenged to write about the last time I left my comfort zone. When I say challenged I must admit I would not have expressed my first thought in polite company. With a background such as mine, … Continue reading
Posted in Daily Life, family, Higher Education, Law Enforcement, Police, Uncategorized
Tagged Bloganuary, law enforcement, memories, police, society
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Sacrificially Speaking
A Knock on the Door was my response to the murder of thirteen members of our military in Afghanistan, August 26, 2021. I tried to share how hard it can be for those on both sides of the door when … Continue reading
Posted in Daily Life, family, Leadership, National Defense, Patriotism, Police, Uncategorized, Veterans, Vietnam
Tagged Afghanistan, gold star family, murder, sacrifice, veterans, Vietnam, warfare
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Of Red Lights, Sirens, and Old Friends*
I was asked to interview some old-timers recently for a history book of sorts on police cars. At first, I wasn’t certain how I would handle it. Then I found one of my old squad cars was owned by a … Continue reading
Of Heroes and Unicorns
How would you respond if someone asked, “Who is your hero?” When the question was posed to me, my first thought was, I don’t have one. Then my analyzer side kicked in, and I wondered why that was the case. … Continue reading
Posted in family, Family Vaules, Law Enforcement, National Defense, Patriotism, Police, Politics, Uncategorized, Veterans, Vietnam
Tagged heroes, law enforcement, memories, Politics, purple heart, sacrifice, Vietnam
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A Knock on the Door
A knock on the door might seem a strange title in the days of doorbells and motion-activated door cameras. Still, there are times when a knock might be more appropriate, even more attention-getting, than a push of a button or … Continue reading
Posted in National Defense, Patriotism, Police, Uncategorized, Veterans, Vietnam
Tagged Afghanistan, KIA, poiltics, police, terrorists, veterans, Vietnam
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