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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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Speaking of Distractions

Posted on December 8, 2022 by S. Eric Jackson

Okay, it is mea culpa time. I let my ego overload my to-do list and am behind on publishing some of my work. Specifically, I ended Wish Carefully with a stay-tuned note in the middle of November. So far, the … Continue reading →

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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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Ecclesiastes and The Byrds

Posted on January 18, 2022 by S. Eric Jackson

Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 and Pete Seger’s “Turn! Turn! Turn!” preach there is a time for everything. From a time to be born to a time to die, both the Holy Bible and the 1960s folk singer’s work make that point. And, … Continue reading →

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Up, Up and Away

Posted on January 17, 2022 by S. Eric Jackson

All right! Fantasy land time! If I could have just one superpower, it would be the ability to fly. Sadly, my parents were humans, not aliens from the planet Krypton. “Up, up and away” is merely a line stolen from … Continue reading →

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Red Flags and Paradoxes

Posted on January 16, 2022 by S. Eric Jackson

My sense of irony was triggered when I read this daily challenge prompt: I am currently working on a blog discussing accountability as it should apply to people passionate enough about a cause to become an activist. Now, I am … Continue reading →

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Speaking of Apologies

Posted on January 15, 2022 by S. Eric Jackson

Boy, this was a tough one. Assignments such as this are a real problem for over-analyzers like me. Thankfully, my subconscious works overtime while my conscious self tilts at windmills. So, the day’s topic is life lessons that would benefit … Continue reading →

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Emoji This, or Not

Posted on January 12, 2022 by S. Eric Jackson

Doing a bit of quick research on the term “emoji” I discovered the first icons called emojis were created by a Japanese engineer. Perhaps that explains the inscrutable nature of some of the little suckers. Take the “halo” emojis. Half … Continue reading →

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Boldly Speaking

Posted on January 11, 2022 by S. Eric Jackson

Ah, the question of living boldly is on the table today. And, as one might expect if they have a cynical mind such as mine, one of the first comments posted was by someone who confused risk-taking with boldness. Others … Continue reading →

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A Little Ambiguity?

Posted on January 8, 2022 by S. Eric Jackson

The prompt for today’s blogger’s challenge is, “What do you like most about your writing?” Those friends and colleagues who know me well will not be surprised to read, the reaction in my head was something akin to, “whaaaaaat?’ Do … Continue reading →

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