Monthly Archives: December 2023

On New Year’s Eve 2023

Posted on December 31, 2023 by swabby429

I awakened an hour later than usual today and remained in bed a few minutes longer than most days. Being Sunday, I treated the extra snooze time as a well deserved treat. Also, it’s the last day of the year, … Continue reading →

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Being Sober

Posted on December 30, 2023 by swabby429

The informal question appeared in a meme on Facebook that was posted by one of my cousins. “Why do you not drink alcoholic beverages?” I tapped out a brief answer saying that I perhaps have one cocktail per year, but … Continue reading →

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Pitchers …Floral Friday

Posted on December 29, 2023 by swabby429

For the antepenultimate bluejayblog post of the year, I decided to make the last Floral Friday of 2023 about pitchers. Unlike other pitcher blog posts that have included pitcher vases, these are task-made pitchers. All of them are vintage containers. … Continue reading →

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Generalization

Posted on December 28, 2023 by swabby429

“All generalizations are false, including this one.”–Mark Twain I’ve come across a few variations of the quotation above from other bloggers and writers, as well. There is much truth to this assertion that is worth pondering for awhile today. The … Continue reading →

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Perspectives

Posted on December 27, 2023 by swabby429

While driving uphill on a rural highway, as you arrive at the crest of a hill, the horizon is revealed and the Earth looks bigger. The patterns in the fields become apparent as your mind synthesizes the lay of the … Continue reading →

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Thank You Cards

Posted on December 26, 2023 by swabby429

There are two large, old “Inter-Office Memo” manilla envelopes tucked away on a bedroom shelf. One of them contains birthday and holiday cards that were sent by close family and friends. The other envelope holds thank you cards and letters … Continue reading →

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Holiday Greeting 2023

Posted on December 25, 2023 by swabby429

I hope that you experience strength, joy, and love during this special holiday season. I send these aspirations to the entire world with a vision of humanity thriving in peace and happiness. Namaste The Blue Jay of Happiness quotes American … Continue reading →

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