Category Archives: Humor

Rule 39: Yes, or No?

Posted on May 10, 2023 by S. Eric Jackson

One of the muses in my online life posed a writing prompt the other day. “Do you have a quote you live your life by or think of often?” My first thought was something along the lines of, “Are you … Continue reading →

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Friday Follies: The Joy of Camping

Posted on May 5, 2023 by S. Eric Jackson

I, and a slew of other bloggers, were challenged to write something based on the question, “Have you ever been camping?” My first reaction was to go on about my business of the day and see if anything more exciting … Continue reading →

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Friday Follies: Stranger Danger?

Posted on April 7, 2023 by S. Eric Jackson

Many, many years ago, as a relatively young police officer, I was part of one of the best municipal police pistol teams in the country. I was not the best shot, but I could hold my own well enough to … Continue reading →

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Friday Follies: One Hazy Night

Posted on March 31, 2023 by S. Eric Jackson

Being a street cop in Denton, Texas, in the 1970s was quite an experience in some ways. In the late 1960s, if I remember correctly, Denton became known as the party capital of North Texas. That reputation was partially due … Continue reading →

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Memory Lane: Alaska or ICU?

Posted on March 15, 2023 by S. Eric Jackson

In case you are not a regular here, my life recently has been quite exciting or frightening, if you prefer. From a near-crippling back injury a year ago to an early morning ambulance ride to the emergency room a few … Continue reading →

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Friday Follies: Upon Falling

Posted on March 10, 2023 by S. Eric Jackson

A lot of things fall. Whether one is thinking of leaves in the fall chunks of space debris or Chinese spy balloons, things fall or get knocked down. My wife has several decorative items she hangs on windows with suction … Continue reading →

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Friday Follies: Off To A Rocky Start!

Posted on March 3, 2023 by S. Eric Jackson

The idea of a Friday Follies series came to me late last year. At the time, I envisioned it as a place where I could have a bit of fun, share an apology occasionally, and explain myself when I felt … Continue reading →

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Friday Follies: Rebellion at Bluff Springs

Posted on February 17, 2023 by S. Eric Jackson

Rebelliousness was not part of my childhood persona. Some friends, even my baby brother, seemed to have such a tendency, but not me. I am not certain why that was the case, but it was. Perhaps it was my sense … Continue reading →

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Deja Vu 2022

Posted on February 1, 2023 by S. Eric Jackson

Wow! I wasn’t even thinking of rhyming when I chose the title for this piece. I was thinking of the late and lamented Yogi Berra and his famous or infamous line, “It’s like de ja vu all over again.” For … Continue reading →

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Having Your Cake ….

Posted on January 28, 2023 by S. Eric Jackson

Finally! A prompt with some depth and potential for detailed analysis! Okay! I’m just kidding. What could be more meaningful to some of us than birthday cakes? I know, I know! I’m carrying the sarcasm thing on a bit too … Continue reading →

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