Monthly Archives: February 2019

It’s Floral Design Day

Posted on February 28, 2019 by swabby429

The act of arranging flowers for display or floral design is an ages old art form that crosses cultural boundaries. Archaeologists have even found evidence that ancient Egyptians offered arrangements of flowers to the gods. Then, as now, design traditions … Continue reading →

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On Temporariness

Posted on February 27, 2019 by swabby429

I glanced at the calendar this morning and noticed that today is the second to the last day of the second month of the year already. This is a reminder about how swiftly time passes. It doesn’t seem like New … Continue reading →

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For Pete’s Sake!

Posted on February 26, 2019 by swabby429

While waiting for a downtown traffic signal to turn green, the driver of the pickup truck behind my car started honking her horn repeatedly. I glanced at the signal and noticed it was still red. The pickup’s horn honked again. I … Continue reading →

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So Sensitive

Posted on February 25, 2019 by swabby429

I was perhaps nine or ten years old when my paternal grandfather overheard my eldest cousin tease me about being too sensitive. He pulled me to his side and said something to the effect that it is a blessing to … Continue reading →

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To Scapegoat

Posted on February 24, 2019 by swabby429

If we observe social structures, it seems that most of them have sacrificial characters. In the modern era, the scapegoat is the person or subculture that is conjured up to bear the blame for the shortcomings of everyone else. In … Continue reading →

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Option Paralysis

Posted on February 23, 2019 by swabby429

The problem began when I decided to reward myself for some major accomplishments. A new wristwatch seemed the thing to fill the bill. It’s been quite awhile since I last bought a nicer watch. I cannot justify nor afford a … Continue reading →

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Animal Planters …Floral Friday

Posted on February 22, 2019 by swabby429

On windy, cold days, it’s comforting to handle old belongings. Seeing and working with familiar items brings calm to stormy inner feelings brought on by the outside storm.  I brought out three planter vases styled after animals because they are some … Continue reading →

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