Author Archives: swabby429

About swabby429

An eclectic guy who likes to observe the world around him and comment about those observations.

To Be Happy

Posted on March 3, 2021 by swabby429

Yesterday afternoon, I reheated a cup of coffee in the microwave. then did the same for the rice-husk filled heating pad that I bought at Walgreen’s a couple of years ago. Then I brought both items to the living room … Continue reading →

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I Like To Read

Posted on March 2, 2021 by swabby429

We learn by example, by listening, and by reading. That’s the truism I learned early on. It didn’t have to be drummed into my head, though. The statement was an affirmation of my personal experience. Some of my earliest boyhood … Continue reading →

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Some Factoids About My Home State

Posted on March 1, 2021 by swabby429

This morning I replaced the batteries in the house’s thermostat as a safeguard to be sure the HVAC brings heat when needed. (Whoever thought it was a good idea to have battery powered, basic thermostats should have their heads examined.) … Continue reading →

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Happy Floral Design Day

Posted on February 28, 2021 by swabby429

Throughout the 520 or so Floral Fridays over the years, there have been quite a few misses and some occasional hits. Hopefully, my techniques have evolved since 2011. Floral Friday comes to mind because today’s global commemoration is “Floral Design … Continue reading →

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Limiting Beliefs

Posted on February 27, 2021 by swabby429

During the past year, it’s understandable that many of us may have felt trapped with few options available for relief. It may have been the lock-down and social distancing that has contributed to this in a real way. It’s also … Continue reading →

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Cocktail Time …Floral Friday

Posted on February 26, 2021 by swabby429

We sometimes need to take a breather and enjoy something to mellow out with. Some folks desire liquid refreshment, some of us like only to close our eyes for a few moments to make things right with the world again. … Continue reading →

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Feeling Threatened

Posted on February 25, 2021 by swabby429

When we feel threatened it seems that we are triggered either by the mystery of the person or thing; or that we know the actual potential for harm the person or thing has. This little truism came to mind after … Continue reading →

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