Monthly Archives: April 2011

Yardwork Again

Posted on April 30, 2011 by swabby429

“The key to a nice-looking lawn is a good mower.  I recommend one who is muscular and shirtless!” –anonymous beefcake admirer– Well, I don’t think I qualify as that sort of lawn mower, but I somehow manage to get motivated … Continue reading →

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Shawnees Are Done …Floral Friday

Posted on April 29, 2011 by swabby429

Monday’s bluejayblog featured four pieces of Shawnee pottery. Today I can show you how they’re used. At least how I use them. Some folks just clean up a vase or a planter then place it on a shelf. If the … Continue reading →

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Whoops!

Posted on April 28, 2011 by swabby429

Two weekends ago we had a freezing rain and snow storm in Norfolk.  Not only did this make for some dicey driving conditions for a lot of folks, but I couldn’t even get the car out of the garage.  Some … Continue reading →

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10,000

Posted on April 27, 2011 by swabby429

The smirk on my personal trainer’s face made the accomplishment sweeter.  I know that I was grinning ear to ear when it happened.  When the event clicked officially into place, the energy in the gym seemed to glow as fellow … Continue reading →

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Self-Destructive Behavior

Posted on April 26, 2011 by swabby429

Out of accident, on purpose or by default, us humans seem bent upon killing ourselves.  I know that’s not news, but it bears repeating from time to time.  Daily, people kill themselves and others by either design or inattention. This … Continue reading →

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Some Shawnee Pottery

Posted on April 25, 2011 by swabby429

One of the most collectable of U.S. potteries of the 20th Century is product from the Shawnee Pottery Company.  In spite of being in operation for only 24 years, the company created thousands of pieces of pottery and wares.  The … Continue reading →

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DIY Continuing Education

Posted on April 24, 2011 by swabby429

Encyclopedia, atlases, magazines, old textbooks, non-fiction and fiction books have been my companions as long as I can remember. As a boy, I enjoyed the contents of my toybox as much as any kid, but I’d usually gravitate towards some … Continue reading →

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