Monthly Archives: August 2023

Nobility

Posted on August 31, 2023 by swabby429

The eulogy given at a recent funeral of an acquaintance mentioned that human beings are not on Earth only to be live out our lives and be happy. We are here to imagine and to do helpful things for humanity. … Continue reading →

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With Grace

Posted on August 30, 2023 by swabby429

A tall, young man rollerskated past my house yesterday afternoon. I had been standing at the curb, watching for traffic before crossing to my mailbox. I noticed the skater when he was a block away to the east, so I … Continue reading →

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Reaction

Posted on August 29, 2023 by swabby429

“When you watch movies in Britain, the reaction when people hate a movie is… they just politely get up and leave at the end. And when they love a movie… they just politely get up and leave at the end.”–English … Continue reading →

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Thoughtful

Posted on August 28, 2023 by swabby429

As I was about to enter the downtown gift shop, a middle-aged man opened the door and gestured for me to go first. I thanked him then proceded indoors. We smiled at each other and went about our separate errands. … Continue reading →

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Jumping To Conclusions

Posted on August 27, 2023 by swabby429

I tend to catastophize about certain common scenarios. Thunderstorms trigger this response most frequently. When I hear the rumble of thunder, I imagine the worst outcome. I end up studying radar images to determine the distance and trajectory of approach … Continue reading →

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Be Kind To Humankind Week 2023

Posted on August 26, 2023 by swabby429

Who remembers the childhood story about the Dutch boy and the dike? The little fable is about a little boy from Holland who saves his country by plugging a leaking dike with his finger. The boy remains in place despite … Continue reading →

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Recent Finds …Floral Friday

Posted on August 25, 2023 by swabby429

Thrift store luck was very auspicious earlier this month. I scored three vintage vases that have timeless appeal. My friend Jonathan jokingly said that Karma was responsible because I’ve been donating a lot of my stuff to Goodwill. Such coincidences … Continue reading →

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