Monthly Archives: February 2026

Avoid The Nation’s Faults

Posted on February 12, 2026 by swabby429

Like every nation, the United States of America suffers its inhabitants with numerous, serious faults. It is not the purpose of this short post to enumerate them. I could spend days listing the evils of corruption, organized crime, bigotry, and … Continue reading →

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On Risk

Posted on February 11, 2026 by swabby429

“Life experience is what defines our character, even if it means getting your heart broken or being lied to. You know, you need the downs to appreciate the ups. Going on the adventure or taking that risk is important.”–American actor, … Continue reading →

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Aquamarine

Posted on February 10, 2026 by swabby429

“Aquamarine -us: sea green: pale green with predominant blue and a little gray [nile green].”–from, Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology by John Bernhard Smith I knew I was experiencing a lucid dream yesterday morning. It was not scary nor … Continue reading →

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On Withdrawing

Posted on February 9, 2026 by swabby429

“To withdraw is not to run away, and to stay is no wise action, when there’s more reason to fear than to hope.”–16th-17th century Spanish novelist, Miguel de Cervantes To properly withdraw is an art. There are numerous activities that … Continue reading →

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Suffer Fools Gladly?

Posted on February 8, 2026 by swabby429

“Several people have told me that my inability to suffer fools gladly is one of my main weaknesses.”–20th century Dutch computer scientist, mathematician, and science writer, Edsger Dijkstra It’s easy to understand why Dijkstra might have little patience with people … Continue reading →

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To Aspire

Posted on February 7, 2026 by swabby429

“You will become as small as your controlling desire; as great as you dominant aspiration.”–19th-20th century British philosophical writer, James Allen The little Ford’s faded red paint made it stand out amongst the broken, rusty farm implements at the edge … Continue reading →

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Art Deco Vases …Floral Friday

Posted on February 6, 2026 by swabby429

This week’s displays took shape and were photographed almost according to plan. The only deviation was the lighting. I shot each project with various lights. While setting up each photograph, I took framing shots without electric lights. The only lighting … Continue reading →

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