Monthly Archives: June 2018

Asteroid Day

Posted on June 30, 2018 by swabby429

If nuclear proliferation or global climate change don’t wipe out sentient life on Earth, an errant asteroid might do so. That was my thought when I stumbled across the reminder that June 30th is International Asteroid Day. Most of us … Continue reading →

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Fancy Bowls …Floral Friday

Posted on June 29, 2018 by swabby429

The bowl was possibly the first utensil made by early humans. The bowl could hold water for drinking and food for eating. It might also be said that bowls were possibly the first containers to hold flowers. Through the ages, … Continue reading →

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Thoughts About Delays

Posted on June 28, 2018 by swabby429

To delay can be a downside or an upside in our lives. We can all probably remember when we were presented with an opportunity but procrastinated with our decision to accept it, the wait was too long then the opportunity … Continue reading →

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Ruminating Or Worrying?

Posted on June 27, 2018 by swabby429

Dad’s worrying was a microcosm of humanity’s thinking. He knew that I was aware of his habit of worrying. He was fond of saying that he didn’t actually worry, he ruminated. Just the act of writing those sentences is to … Continue reading →

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Rebuilding A Life

Posted on June 26, 2018 by swabby429

Norfolk, Nebraska is a town where people are from more than being a town where people are coming to. At least this is what it seems like to me. One of my ex boyfriends moved to Texas and another relocated … Continue reading →

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Listening

Posted on June 25, 2018 by swabby429

Schultz observed the conversation between Andy and me last Thursday. First he looked at Andy as my friend spoke, then Schultz watched me as I spoke. Schultz is Andy’s German Shepherd. I commented on Schultz’s behavior because I have rarely … Continue reading →

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To Pause

Posted on June 24, 2018 by swabby429

For a few minutes, stand or sit in silence. Ponder something from the natural world like the sky or a tree. Then remember how amazing it is to be alive. If I would ever create a meditation app, the short … Continue reading →

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