Tag Archives: society

Language

Posted on January 26, 2023 by S. Eric Jackson

Since this blog went public in 2011, I’ve written about language and languages several times. I don’t remember writing about wishing I could speak a particular language, but I may have. However, in the last few decades, I’ve wondered if … Continue reading →

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Showing Love

Posted on January 25, 2023 by S. Eric Jackson

When I was asked to write about the question, “How do you show love?” I started down my normal analytical, academically oriented path of writing. So many thoughts, emotions, theories, and practices come to mind, processing such a question might … Continue reading →

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Snoop Kitty and His Fiefdom

Posted on October 6, 2022 by S. Eric Jackson

I introduced Snoop Kitty, though not by name, in Standoff on the Cul-de-Sac. In Standoff, Snoop stared down a young fox whose family was living in the creek near our street. Since then, I’ve toyed with writing more about Snoop … Continue reading →

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The Newest Pejorative: Community?

Posted on September 19, 2022 by S. Eric Jackson

If you do not pay attention to the click-bait and so-called news links on your browser’s home page, you may find yourself out of the loop on so many things you might as well become a monk. Take my experience … Continue reading →

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Speaking of Drivel

Posted on August 23, 2022 by S. Eric Jackson

As I write this, I am waiting for the AI monitor to flag the word drivel. It flags so many words I use that I wonder if I’m losing my touch when it doesn’t. It will call me out one … Continue reading →

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Groupthink and Social Media

Posted on July 7, 2022 by S. Eric Jackson

There was a time when the term groupthink brought something like the image below to mind. Everyone went along to survive. Sadly, that image is as antiquated as the floppy disk operating system. Today, groupthink might be more appropriately associated … Continue reading →

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Of Bluebonnets, Flower Beds, and Politics

Posted on March 8, 2022 by S. Eric Jackson

Years ago, I wrote a piece titled “A Blind Eye.” The title referenced humanity’s ability to turn a blind eye to the signs of something larger than themselves. Depending on your belief system, something larger than humans might refer to … 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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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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