Monthly Archives: January 2026

On Humility

Posted on January 24, 2026 by swabby429

“I do have actually much more humility than a lot of people would think.”–Donald Trump Being free from arrogance, valuing others, and having a modest view of oneself, this is the definition of humility that we glean from dictionaries and … Continue reading →

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Decorated Containers …Floral Friday

Posted on January 23, 2026 by swabby429

Today we have three out of the ordinary containers that are worthy of enjoying mainly for their decorative detailing. All three required special cleaning to restore them to displayable condition. The last one was almost eliminated because of its unhealthy … Continue reading →

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A Celebration Of Life

Posted on January 22, 2026 by swabby429

“Count your age by friends, not years. Count your life by smiles, not tears.”–John Lennon Last Wednesday, I attended the celebration of life of an old friend. Artie never wanted a conventional funeral nor burial. He hoped that people remembered … Continue reading →

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On Squirrel Appreciation Day 2026

Posted on January 21, 2026 by swabby429

“Squirrels are just rats with good publicity.”–author, consultant, and motivational speaker, Garrison Wynn Dave observed while I picked up litter from the front yard. Actually, I wondered if he was supervising my work. He remained nearby but intelligently perched on … Continue reading →

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On Acceptance

Posted on January 20, 2026 by swabby429

“You couldn’t relive your life, skipping the awful parts, without losing what made it worthwhile. You had to accept it as a whole–like the world, or the person you loved.”–American novelist, Stewart O’Nan Like it or not, we all harbor … Continue reading →

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Twilights

Posted on January 19, 2026 by swabby429

“Dawn is born at midnight.”–Carl Jung Technically speaking, twilight is when the sky is light and the Sun is below the horizon. It also goes by the names dawn and dusk. If you ask people what immediately comes to mind … Continue reading →

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Blizzards

Posted on January 18, 2026 by swabby429

The wind was not unexpected, but it surprised me with its suddenness and force. The steel awning over the front door bucked and tried to fly away in response–the clunk of its recoil startled me. I opened the Venetian blind … Continue reading →

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