Tag Archives: creativity

On Inspiration

Posted on November 25, 2023 by swabby429

Being acclimated to the environmental and social climate of a small city in the middle of nowhere in the Great Plains of North America has allowed me to become more sensitive to stimuli and disorder. This has tended to cause … Continue reading →

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Personal Expression

Posted on October 24, 2023 by swabby429

I bumped into Nestor yesterday at the Goodwill Store, or perhaps I should say that he bumped into me. As I examined a donated, old souvenir from the Grand Canyon, Nestor nudged my left arm and greeted me with, “Hola!” … Continue reading →

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Live Creatively

Posted on September 14, 2023 by swabby429

It is frustrating when we strike a match head against the abrasive strip of the matchbook but the potassium chlorate with sulfur coated head wears away into dust. It is satisfying when the last match head sparks against the last … Continue reading →

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Elated

Posted on June 27, 2023 by swabby429

As I strolled through my yard picking up twigs that had dropped from the elm trees, a quarreling pair of squirrels caught my attention. I spotted the critters on a nearby electric utility pole. It was then that I noticed … Continue reading →

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National Creativity Day

Posted on May 30, 2023 by swabby429

An acquaintance asked about my blog and in particular if it was making me any money. I told him that my blog is not monetized and that I actually have to pay a yearly fee to have it. It’s like … Continue reading →

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Creative Living

Posted on September 14, 2022 by swabby429

There’s the matter of joy that arises from creating something each day. At least this is something my friends group and I have noticed and encouraged over the past several years. Jonathan enjoys tweaking retail displays at his job. Andrew … Continue reading →

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Creative Beginnings

Posted on May 2, 2022 by swabby429

Most people I’ve met want to contribute something original, valuable, and unique to our world. People who are determined and focused go a long ways towards accomplishing their goals. Having such thoughts and actions are nothing new, people have been … Continue reading →

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