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The Language War: Artificially Speaking

Posted on April 23, 2022 by S. Eric Jackson

This is not my first piece about the manipulation of language, and it probably will not be my last. The inspiration for this little diatribe was the information in the screenshot below. To me, it is an excellent example of … Continue reading →

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Lost Dogs and Tall tales

Posted on March 24, 2022 by S. Eric Jackson

We watched the movie Dog the other night. If you haven’t seen it, you should, especially if you are a dog or pet lover. It chronicles the trials and tribulations of two disabled veterans. One was human and the other … Continue reading →

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That Last Hundred Meters!

Posted on January 31, 2022 by S. Eric Jackson

Okay! If you’ve ever watched a foot race of any length, you’ve likely seen more than one runner straining to make that last hundred meters. Whether it is to better their own time, catch the runner in front of them … Continue reading →

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Stargazer

Posted on January 31, 2022 by S. Eric Jackson

Okay, if I complete this piece, I will have kept my commitment to myself concerning the WordPress Blogaunary challenge. If I don’t, you won’t be reading it. The question of the moment is, “How do you feel when you look … Continue reading →

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The Best of Me?

Posted on January 31, 2022 by S. Eric Jackson

Okay, I posted the prompt for today (on the left) to make certain anyone seeing this knows I am responding to something, not simply touting my attributes. So, my favorite part of me is certainly not my waistline. Nor, is … Continue reading →

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Lee, Fact or Fiction

Posted on January 29, 2022 by S. Eric Jackson

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 →

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Playlists and Instagram

Posted on January 29, 2022 by S. Eric Jackson

First, let me admit, I am just as addicted to the digital world as anyone else. I just handle my addiction differently. Take playlists for example. Playlists serve a specific purpose in my life, and it is generally a seasonal … Continue reading →

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Of Dreams and Reality

Posted on January 29, 2022 by S. Eric Jackson

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 →

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Of Strength and Weakness

Posted on January 29, 2022 by S. Eric Jackson

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 →

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Speaking of Time Travel

Posted on January 28, 2022 by S. Eric Jackson

Time travel is a fantasy, a reality, and a potentially fantastical reality. As a diehard science fiction fan in my youth, I have considered the possibility and challenge from many angles. For example, would I want to travel to see … Continue reading →

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