Monthly Archives: October 2011

Marble Canyon II

Posted on October 31, 2011 by swabby429

Whoever or whatever was stalking me knew my every move.  I could walk to the east and it followed.  Turn north, it turned north.  Return south and west, it did the same.  All the while I could sense that he, … Continue reading →

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Marble Canyon I

Posted on October 30, 2011 by swabby429

The last curve of the sun slipped behind the rock formation at the North Rim of the Grand Canyon in Arizona, USA.  I sat on a slab of primeval rock in semi-lotus posture while engaging in meditation. Two days ago … Continue reading →

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Exercise

Posted on October 29, 2011 by swabby429

“Happiness lies first of all in health.”–George William Curtis I used to absolutely, completely, totally hate physical education classes in school.  The loathing solidified after grade school recess became organized into game playing.  Dodge ball is a nightmare sport for … Continue reading →

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Miniatures …Floral Friday

Posted on October 28, 2011 by swabby429

The past several years we’ve witnessed a continuing trend towards miniaturization.  It’s practically all across the board.  It seems like the process has been in hyperdrive since the late 1900s.  Many people believe all of this has been a fairly … Continue reading →

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Chariots Of Fire

Posted on October 27, 2011 by swabby429

My mental music player has been looping Vangelis’ theme from “Chariots Of Fire” in my head ever since I played back the movie the other day.  I remember the instrumental song as a number one hit in 1982.  I fell … Continue reading →

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The Stream

Posted on October 26, 2011 by swabby429

He felt a slight uneasiness yet wanted to nap the day away.  His lover was away on business so there would be no snuggling and affection today.  This would be a day of contemplation, meditation then writing.  The time was … Continue reading →

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In Nebraska

Posted on October 25, 2011 by swabby429

A seasonable Autumn day is as good a time as any to reflect upon a few aspects of my home state of Nebraska. A websearch for information about this state will bring up the usual list. Statehood began March 1, … Continue reading →

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