Category Archives: Verbal Communication

Relatively Painful

Posted on March 29, 2023 by S. Eric Jackson

In Seriously Doc, I shared some of my thoughts on the practice of medicine. At the time, I was focused on the subjective pain rating system used universally by the medical profession. You know what I mean. The ambulance crew … Continue reading →

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A Question of Focus

Posted on November 7, 2022 by S. Eric Jackson

Okay, you may not be to the age of turning down the volume so you can see street signs. But, it is likely, if you play the radio, stereo, or whatever in your car, you experience another little trick of … Continue reading →

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Speaking of Pain

Posted on April 29, 2022 by S. Eric Jackson

A bit over two years ago, I wrote a piece titled “Seriously Doc?!.” It was my take on modern medicine’s way of assessing pain or having a patient assess pain. Yes, I am speaking of that tired old question, “On … Continue reading →

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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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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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At The Moment

Posted on January 22, 2022 by S. Eric Jackson

No, the title is not a quote from someone. It is my semi-sarcastic way of saying most of us have our favorite quote of the moment, of the month, of our lives, or that we can remember. The other side … Continue reading →

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When Wisdom Isn’t

Posted on December 31, 2019 by S. Eric Jackson

Don’t you love these little bits of wisdom that Anonymous1 and others publish to help us find our way? Of course, one cannot forget the friends and associates who help spread these so-called truths in one way or another. Take … Continue reading →

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Simplistically Speaking

Posted on April 4, 2017 by S. Eric Jackson

If only the woes of the world could be solved with a meme! It would be grand if one could post a meme, a symbol or a photo-shopped miracle cloud formation that would magically inspire people to see the error … Continue reading →

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So, Are You Sick of It Yet?

Posted on October 23, 2014 by S. Eric Jackson

No! I am not asking if you are sick of An Old Cop’s Place. I am wondering if anyone else is sick of one of the newer gimmicks, speech impediments or habits in the public speaking arena. So, are you? … Continue reading →

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