Monthly Archives: January 2026

Offending Others?

Posted on January 17, 2026 by swabby429

“The problem with writing about religion is that you run the risk of offending sincerely religious people, and then they come after you with machetes.”–American author, columnist, and humorist, Dave Barry We live in a society where being offended is … Continue reading →

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Made In Japan …Floral Friday

Posted on January 16, 2026 by swabby429

It’s been awhile since we’ve had a Floral Friday that features all three containers that are made in Japan. So, I scrubbed three pieces clean and buffed them dry. I brought out some floral elements and tools then assembled the … Continue reading →

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Pondering Respect

Posted on January 15, 2026 by swabby429

“Respect is love in plain clothes.”–20th century Irish broadcast advice show hostess–“Dear Frankie”, Frankie Byrne Respect is a powerful concept. It’s more than just being courteous or thoughtful. Respect is recognizing and seeing the humanity in others. Self-respect is the … Continue reading →

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Punctilious But Flexible

Posted on January 14, 2026 by swabby429

“Be flexible, but stick to your principles.”–Eleanor Roosevelt In a degenerate age such as the one in which we live, the smart person combines punctiliousness with flexibility. That is someone who is careful to behave appropriately–giving attention to details, and … Continue reading →

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Make Dreams Come True

Posted on January 13, 2026 by swabby429

When someone asks, “What is your biggest personal dream?”, I answer with peace on Earth or unconditional love everywhere. I like giving such answers because they are true and from the heart. However, they do not answer the querant’s question. … Continue reading →

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On Anemoia

Posted on January 12, 2026 by swabby429

Old postcards and photographs sometime make me wish for time travel. I’d like to visit the places and times depicted on the images. I wouldn’t want to actually, permanently live in those conditions; I just feel something akin to nostalgia … Continue reading →

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Inner Treasures

Posted on January 11, 2026 by swabby429

“We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures.”–20th century American novelist and playwright, Thornton Wilder In today’s society, whose resources are listed and categorized daily in stock market reports, … Continue reading →

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