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Author Archives: swabby429
Geek Pride Day
The first time I was ever exposed to the word “geek” was while listening to the “Dr. Demento Show” on the radio. He played a record by Freddie Blassie called “Pencil Neck Geek”. While it was supposed to be funny, … Continue reading
Posted in cultural highlights, Hobbies, Youth
Tagged fad, geek, intellectual, nerd, outcaste
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The Spur Of The Moment …Floral Friday
It seems like the chore of cleaning up and rearranging my supply shelves in a never ending project. I often stumble across things I don’t remember ever owning. That probably means I have too much stuff. As always, I got … Continue reading
Posted in Floral Arts, Hobbies, Vintage Collectables
Tagged decluttering, house cleaning, impulsive creativity
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My Gym’s Centennial
I’ve seen a few milestones happen the past year or so. Aside from me turning 60 years old last summer, my gym has now had a couple of them. Recently, the current Norfolk, Nebraska YMCA building turned 30 years old. … Continue reading
Posted in cultural highlights, Health, History, Hometown, sports, Youth
Tagged gyms, Norfolk Family YMCA, Norfolk Nebraska, physical fitness, YMCA, YWCA
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Harvey Milk Day
He was one of the very few public figures who could connect the dots. Even though Harvey Milk didn’t use that clichéd expression, “to connect the dots”, in his speeches, he lived it. Most of us think of Harvey Milk … Continue reading
Vejovis’ Springtime Festival
Today is one of the festivals dedicated to the primordial Roman God, Vejovis. It’s interesting in that Vejovis has become a rather obscure God and the exact manner of the rites and celebrations in his honor had already become lost … Continue reading
Posted in History, religion
Tagged Ancient Rome, Apollo, Jupiter, Roman Religion, Vejovis, Vulcan
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Homesteading
There is a lot more to the legends of the old American West than cowboys and indians. In fact, the less glamorous side of the pioneer history of the United States is the development of America’s main food growing regions. … Continue reading
Posted in History, Hometown, Politics
Tagged Abraham Lincoln, American History, farmers, farming, Homestead Act, Louisiana Territory, Mari Sandoz, native americans, pioneers
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Anxiety!
If I knew that I was to go blind tomorrow, I would look carefully at everything around me. I’d treasure the sight of every cloud, every star, every tree, every creature. I would meditate upon my friend and lover. What … Continue reading
Posted in Contemplation, Health, Meanderings
Tagged anxiety, mental health, panic attacks
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