Tag Archives: memories

Memories…Aromatically Speaking

Posted on January 16, 2023 by S. Eric Jackson

Talk about a loaded question. I was just asked if I had a memory linked to a smell. One would hope the person posing such a question was looking for an answer like one of these. “Yes, baby powder! It … Continue reading →

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A Goal on the Horizon

Posted on January 1, 2023 by S. Eric Jackson

It’s January, and in my little corner of the world, it’s time to jump back into the Bloganuary community of WordPress. Today’s first Bloganuary challenge is “What is something you want to achieve this year?” My answer is simple and, … 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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An Uninvited Guest

Posted on January 19, 2022 by S. Eric Jackson

In Going Home Again, I talked about my childhood and the nomadic lives my family led for many years. We lived in fourteen different houses or apartments by the time I finished high school. Each was memorable, but the one that … Continue reading →

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Gratefully Speaking

Posted on January 10, 2022 by S. Eric Jackson

Here we go again, “What are five things you’re grateful for today?” The five things that come to mind are family, community, experiences, expectations, and well-being. I am blessed with the most wonderful family one can imagine. No, they are … Continue reading →

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Assuming I Care

Posted on January 9, 2022 by S. Eric Jackson

Today’s writing prompt is, “What do people incorrectly assume about you?” The title of this piece clearly states my first reaction to the question. And, while the title is a bit tongue in cheek, there is some truth in it. … Continue reading →

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Of Comfort Zones and Old Friends

Posted on January 3, 2022 by S. Eric Jackson

Today I have been challenged to write about the last time I left my comfort zone. When I say challenged I must admit I would not have expressed my first thought in polite company. With a background such as mine, … 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 Heroes and Unicorns

Posted on September 16, 2021 by S. Eric Jackson

How would you respond if someone asked, “Who is your hero?” When the question was posed to me, my first thought was, I don’t have one. Then my analyzer side kicked in, and I wondered why that was the case. … Continue reading →

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Going Home Again…Worth the trip?

Posted on August 23, 2021 by S. Eric Jackson

You’ve likely heard someone say, “You can’t go home again.” If you haven’t, you can find it in everything from country songs to a book by a famous author. In fact, an internet search found more than 4 million hits … Continue reading →

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