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Speaking Of Attribution

Posted on September 26, 2022 by S. Eric Jackson

I’m writing this on a Saturday and the end of a busy week. The active part did not end until noon today, when we wrapped up a three-hour orientation and rehearsal for this year’s Christmas Cantata.1 Now, I’m back home, … Continue reading →

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The Newest Pejorative: Community?

Posted on September 19, 2022 by S. Eric Jackson

If you do not pay attention to the click-bait and so-called news links on your browser’s home page, you may find yourself out of the loop on so many things you might as well become a monk. Take my experience … Continue reading →

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Soylently Speaking!

Posted on September 9, 2022 by S. Eric Jackson

Wondering what the heck the title means? It means you’re not an old sci-fi fan like me, and neither are your social media friends. Soylent Green was a 1973 sci-fi thriller starring Charleton Heston. It became a popular meme and … Continue reading →

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Falsely Speaking?

Posted on August 8, 2022 by S. Eric Jackson

Like many of you, I have friends who regularly share quotations, significant dates, or other information they feel is interesting or informative. Being the analytical type, I often investigate those piquing my curiosity. The one showcased here got my attention … Continue reading →

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Nostalgically Speaking: Blood, Sweat and Beer

Posted on July 22, 2022 by S. Eric Jackson

I wrote Blood, Sweat, and Beer just over ten years ago. It was a tribute to some of the best years of my life and the ragtag bunch of guys who helped make it so great. Yes, as I said … Continue reading →

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Inane Wisdom?

Posted on July 14, 2022 by S. Eric Jackson

The image to the left is a bit of “wisdom” making its way around social media. As with many such posts, it is intended to be a pithy way of making a point. In my mind, a similar-sounding word might … Continue reading →

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Groupthink and Social Media

Posted on July 7, 2022 by S. Eric Jackson

There was a time when the term groupthink brought something like the image below to mind. Everyone went along to survive. Sadly, that image is as antiquated as the floppy disk operating system. Today, groupthink might be more appropriately associated … Continue reading →

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The Language War: Confusing the Issue?

Posted on June 23, 2022 by S. Eric Jackson

A few weeks ago, I posted a blog criticizing a grammar program’s caution that I might offend someone with my narrative. It suggested I change the wording of a sentence to be more inclusive. If you’re interested in the details … Continue reading →

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Conspiratorially Speaking

Posted on May 16, 2022 by S. Eric Jackson

Recently someone responded to a blog I wrote admonishing me for assuming a conspiracy where none existed. My response was to apologize for not being as clear as possible. I was not proposing a conspiracy but rather a “go along … Continue reading →

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Who Gives a Poop?

Posted on May 9, 2022 by S. Eric Jackson

Social Media and the twenty-four-hour news cycle have seriously affected society in the 21st Century. Okay, this is not news to anyone with half a brain and the ability to pay attention to anything more than their smartphone. Still, the … Continue reading →

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