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Tag Archives: family
Nostalgically Speaking: Blood, Sweat and Beer
I wrote Blood, Sweat, and Beer just over ten years ago. It was a tribute to some of the best years of my life and the ragtag bunch of guys who helped make it so great. Yes, as I said … Continue reading
Posted in Family Vaules, Humor, Rugby, Uncategorized
Tagged @jacksonseric, family, humor, pubs, rugby, teammates, wales
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Of Gifts and Disappointment
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
Posted in Civility, family, Holidays, Manners, Uncategorized
Tagged family, family dynamics, family values, gifts, memories, sibling rivalry
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Eating an Elephant: The Media Circus
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
Posted in Daily Life, Entertainment, Ethics, family, Family Vaules, Morality, social media
Tagged current-events, family, family values, societal decline, societal subversion, society
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Once Upon a Time . . . special deputy
Writing “Once Upon a Time . . . the news” reminded me of something only other old cops might fully appreciate. Still, I thought sharing might be fun, as it highlights a bit of Fort Worth history and politics. My … Continue reading
Posted in family, Law Enforcement, Old Fort Worth, Police
Tagged family, law enforcement, memories, Politics
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An Unexpected Reunion
“Run Silent, Run Deep” was a Veteran’s Day homage of sorts to those who served and their families. Using the stories of my father and brother as examples, I hoped to raise awareness of the problems veterans and their families … Continue reading
Posted in Daily Life, Family Vaules, infidelity, Morality, Veterans, Vietnam
Tagged family, infidelity, midlife crisis, society, veterans, Vietnam, wounded warriors
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Incoming!
“INCOMING!” is the last thing anyone wants to hear in a war zone. It means you have seconds to find cover before the stuff hits the fan. In the modern world, outside of the numerous battle zones spread across the … Continue reading
Posted in Daily Life, Family Vaules, Progress, social media
Tagged current-events, family, focus, self destructive behavior, self-medication, society, suicide
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Badge Heavy
Badge heavy was not a complimentary term when OneOldCop worked the streets. It normally meant an officer who was carried away with the power behind the badge, using it inappropriately. That is not the way the term is being used … Continue reading
Posted in Commitment, Law Enforcement, Police
Tagged alcoholism, cancer, family, heart disease, law enforcement, police, Stress
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A Little Rugby Nostalgia
Some of my old rugby buddies and I had a bit of fun with a Facebook post about rugby last week. It made me think of a piece I wrote several years ago about my rugby family. When I wrote it, a … Continue reading
Posted in Daily Life, Family Vaules, Rugby, Sports, Uncategorized
Tagged Denton Texas, family, memories, rugby
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A World Apart
Two news stories caught OneOldCop’s attention recently. One was in Fayetteville, North Carolina, the other in Mobile, Alabama. The incidents reported were separated by seven weeks and 900 miles. However, details of the incidents reflect much more separation than the time and … Continue reading