Monthly Archives: April 2024

Honest Dealings

Posted on April 30, 2024 by swabby429

When we clear our minds of wishful thinking and Utopian beliefs about the world as best as we can, we notice that human nature is rather dark, selfish, and dishonest. Yet despite these troubling traits, a certain grace and beauty … Continue reading →

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To Wish

Posted on April 29, 2024 by swabby429

“The wish to acquire more is admittedly a very natural and common thing; and when men succeed in this they are always praised rather than condemned. But when they lack the ability to do so and yet want to acquire … Continue reading →

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Glancing At The Biological Clock

Posted on April 28, 2024 by swabby429

“My get up and go, just got up and went.” My friend Andrew complained over the phone that he had to postpone his birthday luncheon due to his arthritis flairing up. He had taken his medication, but it had no … Continue reading →

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On Healing

Posted on April 27, 2024 by swabby429

As an an aside, I should mention that I am not a licensed healthcare provider, nor life-coach. Also, I am not some type of psychic, nor spiritual councelor of any type. That said, the process of healing is of personal … Continue reading →

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From The Darkness …Floral Friday

Posted on April 26, 2024 by swabby429

Daylight was dim for project day. The darkness included heavy overcast with light rainshowers. I decided to lean into the dreary day with low-key ambient music. I slid Lightwave’s “Mundus Subterraneus” compact disc from 1995 onto the player tray and … Continue reading →

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On Selflessness

Posted on April 25, 2024 by swabby429

In recent years, much has been said about loving oneself and taking care of oneself so as to have enough emotional cushion to be able to help others. This is fine advice that I have found beneficial to my life. … Continue reading →

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Pondering Noise

Posted on April 24, 2024 by swabby429

“Boomf is the noise a marshmallow makes when it falls through your letterbox.”–brother of Catherine, Princess of Wales, James William Middleton Middleton’s statement raises some questions: What circumstances led to the hearing of a marshmallow falling through a letterbox? Was … Continue reading →

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