Category Archives: Youth

Pretending

Posted on April 8, 2021 by swabby429

Probably the best childhood Christmas present I ever received was the little tape recorder from my parents. It enabled a major step in my childhood development. Little ten-year-old me interviewed grandparents, cousins, and other family members that Christmas day. It … Continue reading →

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Understanding Oneself

Posted on April 5, 2021 by swabby429

It’s easy for us to superficially evaluate people we know very little about. We may have little or no understanding of what someone is saying or writing but we do not hesitate in appointing ourselves as her or his judges. If … Continue reading →

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Precedent

Posted on March 30, 2021 by swabby429

Tradition is a touchy subject in any era. We often forget that traditions derive from the precedents of their times. This came to mind after seeing a friend’s photograph on Facebook. His adopted son had turned nine-years-old. The photo depicted … Continue reading →

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Awkward

Posted on March 18, 2021 by swabby429

Awkwardness must be my superpower. My inherent clumsiness was amplified by shoes the other day while shopping for groceries. I was wearing a pair of very comfortable Hoka training shoes. They have a very tall sole that cushions each step. … Continue reading →

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Trendy

Posted on March 16, 2021 by swabby429

Who hasn’t been tempted by something or someone trendy? Even if the curiosity was short-lived. Trends come about because of our love of novelty. We can be drawn in to some phenomenon because it reflects part of our personalities or … 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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Dull

Posted on December 16, 2020 by swabby429

The word, dull is an example of onomatopoeia–it sounds like what it is. Dull is blunt not sharp. A knife that needs sharpening is unsuitable for slicing soft cheese. There’s also emotional dullness. If you spent July and August as … Continue reading →

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