Tag Archives: family values

My Story: An Outline

Posted on January 30, 2023 by S. Eric Jackson

To wrap up the month-long writing challenge Bloganuary, participants have been asked to list the chapter titles for their autobiographies. As a draft of my autobiography already exists, the hardest part of this assignment was copying and reformatting them. If … Continue reading →

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A Picture Loved

Posted on January 28, 2022 by S. Eric Jackson

According to my family, the picture to the right was my first photo. Of course, I was five or six at the time the picture was taken. I have no memory of taking it. What I have is a note … Continue reading →

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Of Gifts and Disappointment

Posted on September 20, 2021 by S. Eric Jackson

The following question was posed recently as part of a writing challenge. Was there a special gift or toy you wanted as a child but never received? My first thought was something akin to, “Duh!” Then my introspective side kicked … Continue reading →

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Of Respect and Decorum

Posted on March 16, 2021 by S. Eric Jackson

Believe it or not, some folks will read the title of this, scratch their head, and think, “Huh?” Their first problem will be the terms themselves. Oh, some may have an idea about respect, if they are old enough to … Continue reading →

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Eating an Elephant: The Media Circus

Posted on December 3, 2019 by S. Eric Jackson

Given the title of this piece, one might wonder if it will be another op-ed about the media and the Republican Party. If that is a concern, rest assured, that would be akin to carrying sand to the beach. No, … Continue reading →

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