Author Archives: swabby429

About swabby429

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

The Marble

Posted on September 16, 2021 by swabby429

Old school personal development personality Earl Nightingale once told a story about a glass marble. Nightingale related how he had been hogging the conversation with a friend. He eventually noticed the friend was looking over Nightingale’s shoulder seemingly bored. He … Continue reading →

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International Day Of Democracy

Posted on September 15, 2021 by swabby429

Various pundits around the world will likely editorialize and otherwise communicate their opinions about democracy more than usual today. The United Nations sanctioned International Day of Democracy is a time to review the state of democracy. The intent is to … Continue reading →

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Careless

Posted on September 14, 2021 by swabby429

The young man stepped off the curb just as the pickup truck entered the intersection. I honked the horn in my car, hoping to warn one or both about the dire circumstances that seemed imminent. The young man looked up … Continue reading →

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Restless

Posted on September 13, 2021 by swabby429

One of the most helpful attributes we can develop is focus. The person who has her/his mind made up make sure that nothing will get in the way. Such people use their intellectual and physical prowess to achieve their goals. … Continue reading →

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Encouragement

Posted on September 12, 2021 by swabby429

“The little reed, bending to the force of the wind, soon stood upright again when the storm had passed over.”– Aesop There were few readers of classic literature and fiction in my family, so there was little encouragement to explore … Continue reading →

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Resentment

Posted on September 11, 2021 by swabby429

Today, while America observes another anniversary of 9/11, one might claim that the horrific terrorism came about, at least in part, due to anger and resentment of the perpetrators. The tragic destruction of lives and property demonstrated the dark power … Continue reading →

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A Touch Of Blue …Floral Friday

Posted on September 10, 2021 by swabby429

Today’s three projects are all about subtlety. Of the three primary colors in their pure form, blue is the most understated of them all. With that in mind, I made sure to include some shades and tints of blue in … Continue reading →

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