Monthly Archives: December 2014

My Interpretation Of Isis

Posted on December 31, 2014 by swabby429

This is the last gasp of 2014.  As much as I’d like to enumerate the list of scientific and social accomplishments, I feel that we humans have a lot of unfinished business. Much of the left-over, collective agenda is due … Continue reading →

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Baking Soda Day

Posted on December 30, 2014 by swabby429

I glanced at my holiday calendar page for December and noticed that today is National Baking Soda Day.  I thought to myself that some folks at the Arm & Hammer corporation public relations department had done their jobs well.  Whoever … Continue reading →

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Crisis On The Niagra River

Posted on December 29, 2014 by swabby429

Around Christmas in 1837, British militia from Upper Canada were encamped on the Canadian side of the Niagra River near the river formation, Navy Island. The troops were ordered to observe the Canadian island as Canadian rebels occupied it. In … Continue reading →

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Bad Luck

Posted on December 28, 2014 by swabby429

The Fisher family was cursed with constant bad luck.  That’s what dad used to tell our family, when I was still a boy. From time to time, he’d announce the latest misfortune to happen to the Fishers.  There were small … Continue reading →

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801 Things You Should Know (Review)

Posted on December 27, 2014 by swabby429

I spotted 801 Things You Should Know by David Olsen in the newer stacks at the Norfolk (Nebraska) Public Library the other day.  I decided to bring it home because it looked like something to enjoy during the busy holiday … Continue reading →

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Two Old Frogs …Floral Friday

Posted on December 26, 2014 by swabby429

Jorge spied the flat, circular glass object with several holes in it and wondered what it was and what purpose it served.  Because it was sitting on my desk, he deduced that it was an antique pen and pencil holder.  … Continue reading →

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My Holiday Thoughts

Posted on December 25, 2014 by swabby429

I hope the Happiness of friends and family will warm your heart with joy today and throughout the New Year. I really want Peace in the world, and gladness throughout humankind not only during the Holiday Season, but always. Perhaps … Continue reading →

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