Category Archives: philosophy

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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Ephemeral

Posted on September 9, 2021 by swabby429

The squirrel scampered up the tree near the living room window, then inched downward and peered towards the glass. He seemingly looked me in the eye and stared for possibly a minute. The creature lost interest then leapt to the … Continue reading →

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The Real Deal

Posted on September 8, 2021 by swabby429

It’s been a few months since the break-up from my ex-BF. I’m considering re-entering the dating scene, so I’m going through my diaries and journals in the process of listing my mistakes and what I have learned from the past. … Continue reading →

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Impossible Nostalgia

Posted on September 5, 2021 by swabby429

Time was passing by in reverse as I viewed antique photos that had been given to dad several years ago by Janet, one of dad’s cousins. She frequently visited northern Sweden in her ongoing quest to investigate our family’s history. … Continue reading →

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