Author Archives: swabby429

About swabby429

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

To Trust

Posted on June 17, 2021 by swabby429

One of the most valuable assets we can ever possess is trust. It can take many months and years to deserve it and one should be discerning when giving it to others. Although genuine trust requires plenty of time to … Continue reading →

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Value

Posted on June 16, 2021 by swabby429

I awakened half-an-hour before the alarm was scheduled to beep. I reflexively checked the sleep data and statistics on the smart watch, then powered it down. Then I stretched my body and gazed at the darkened ceiling. While paying attention … Continue reading →

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Scratch Below The Surface

Posted on June 15, 2021 by swabby429

One of the best pieces of advice we receive from good teachers and parents is that we should scratch below the surface; you never know what you might find. By looking beyond superficial appearances, we’ve undertaken an investigation and have … Continue reading →

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Listening To Others

Posted on June 14, 2021 by swabby429

One of the most wise recommendations is, that it behooves us to listen to others. Doing so is one of the most basic ways to connect to other people. Sincerely paying attention and comprehending other people’s communication might be the … Continue reading →

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A few thoughts About Obstinacy

Posted on June 13, 2021 by swabby429

Grandma J sometimes had to remind me not to allow my redheaded temper to become stubbornness. Looking back, I don’t believe I had more boyhood temper-tantrums than my young non-ginger haired peers. In hindsight, it seems that many of my … Continue reading →

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Inauspicious Days

Posted on June 12, 2021 by swabby429

I have the problem of stray cats using the perimeters of my house and garage as litter-boxes. So I did what most modern folks do when annoyance come up, I Google for a remedy. Some of the results claimed that … Continue reading →

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Simplicity …Floral Friday

Posted on June 11, 2021 by swabby429

The indigo-purple fireweed flowers cover much of the riverbank behind my house. The University of Nebraska classifies them as weeds, but they are not at all bothersome as long as they’re not in a sugar-beet field. I love the rich … Continue reading →

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