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Author Archives: swabby429
To Be Happy
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
Posted in Contemplation, Meanderings, philosophy
Tagged contentment, gratitude, happiness
4 Comments
I Like To Read
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
Posted in Books, cultural highlights, Entertainment, Hometown, Meanderings, Youth
Tagged books, magazines, media work, newspapers
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Some Factoids About My Home State
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
Posted in cultural highlights, History, Hometown, Meanderings
Tagged Nebraska, Nebraska facts
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Happy Floral Design Day
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
Limiting Beliefs
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
Cocktail Time …Floral Friday
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
Posted in cultural highlights, Floral Arts, Hobbies, projects
Tagged Anchor Hocking Glass, cocktails, succulent plants
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Feeling Threatened
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
Posted in Contemplation, Controversy, philosophy, Politics
Tagged anticipation, danger, fear, threats
4 Comments