Monthly Archives: September 2021

Postmodern?

Posted on September 30, 2021 by swabby429

As I scrolled through my Facebook feed yesterday afternoon, a thought popped into mind: the world has adopted postmodernism hook, line, and sinker. While modernism is holding on by a fragile thread; postmodernism seems to rule. So, what is postmodernism? … Continue reading →

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So Generous

Posted on September 29, 2021 by swabby429

“When a gift is deserved, it is no longer a gift; it is a payment.” I remember first hearing this statement as a teen, it’s a paraphrase of similar sayings. The words came to mind when an acquaintance showed off … Continue reading →

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Beyond The Flow

Posted on September 28, 2021 by swabby429

The state of mind that is popularly called “Zen moment” is a fascinating concept. It commonly occurs when we are so focused on a task or during play that we do not think about ourselves as doing it. It’s when … Continue reading →

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Ancestry

Posted on September 27, 2021 by swabby429

Genealogy has been an interest to people on both sides of my family for as long as I remember. One of mom’s aunts involved herself in extensive research about her family’s German roots. She published a thick book about her … Continue reading →

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Inner Turmoil

Posted on September 26, 2021 by swabby429

I awakened with some mild cold symptoms then immediately jumped to conclusions that they must be the manifestations of Covid. I usually would not dive into worst case scenarios, but knowing people who have caught the dreaded virus has shifted … Continue reading →

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Save Your Photos

Posted on September 25, 2021 by swabby429

September has been “Save Your Photos Month”, so I’ve been going through my digital storage media and the physical systems used to store snapshots and more serious photographs. I’ve come to distrust thumb drives and most disc-based storage media; however, … Continue reading →

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Cylindrical …Floral Friday

Posted on September 24, 2021 by swabby429

An adaptable, basic, geometric shape is the simple cylinder. It works well when it is the primary, sole style element of vases. The cylinder is clean, simple, and minimalist. This week, I incorporate three cylindrical containers into the projects. I … Continue reading →

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