Tag Archives: #bloganuary

Of Chores and Other Irritants

Posted on January 12, 2023 by S. Eric Jackson

Do you ever wonder if someone asking a question thought about it much before asking? Unless a question is straightforward, there is an obvious answer, and a reason I should be able to answer it, my mind goes into analyzer … Continue reading →

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Speaking of Success

Posted on January 11, 2023 by S. Eric Jackson

I know. You and I were not speaking of success. And we’re still not speaking of success, but I’m going to rattle on about it for a few hundred words. I hope you’ll stick around and let me know what … Continue reading →

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The Written Word, Fading Away?

Posted on January 10, 2023 by S. Eric Jackson

What do you think if someone says that reading this or that book changed their lives? Sometimes, it may depend on the book or what they say about it. In other cases, you may wonder what they were smoking or … Continue reading →

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Gifts: Memorable, Precious, and Maybe Not?

Posted on January 9, 2023 by S. Eric Jackson

Once upon a time, the question, “What was the most memorable gift you ever received?” would barely raise an eyebrow. Those days are long past, whether it is someone close to you asking or a Social Media post offering to … Continue reading →

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Of Lightning, Rain, and Life

Posted on January 8, 2023 by S. Eric Jackson

My Bloganuary prompt yesterday, January 7, 2023, was to write a short story or poem about rain. I tried a poem, but it didn’t seem to work, so I wrote Rogue Storm. Today after writing and publishing Ancestry: Myth, Rumor, … Continue reading →

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Ancestry: Myth, Rumor, Darkness

Posted on January 8, 2023 by S. Eric Jackson

You do not know what you’ve missed if you’ve never jumped into the ancestry discovery pool. Take my genealogy experience as a cautionary tale unless, of course, you enjoy confusion and voids. To keep this as clear and concise as … Continue reading →

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Rogue Storm

Posted on January 7, 2023 by S. Eric Jackson

Nope! If you’re a Marvel fan, this story is not about a couple of Marvel characters. It is the true story of some folks in Texas who had an amusing experience with what you might call a rogue thunderstorm. At … Continue reading →

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Writing, Gift, or Burden?

Posted on January 6, 2023 by S. Eric Jackson

Has anyone ever asked you why you write, other than your writing coach, perhaps? When someone asks such a question, it’s often hard to tell if they mean, “Why do you write” or “What makes you think you can write?” … Continue reading →

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A Joy to Behold

Posted on January 5, 2023 by S. Eric Jackson

Joy is an interesting word. Merriam-Webster online lists fifty-one synonyms or similar terms for joy, ranging from happiness to jocundity. Wow! Jocundity! If you know that word already, I am humbled by your knowledge. But, on to the assignment at … Continue reading →

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A Lost Treasure?

Posted on January 4, 2023 by S. Eric Jackson

Looking for lost treasure? From parables in the Bible to blockbuster movies, the tales of lost treasure have been told repeatedly. Whether speaking of precious metals, gemstones, or ancient artifacts, the quest is ongoing today as it was centuries ago. … Continue reading →

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