Tag Archives: Controversy

Thoughts About Tact

Posted on May 21, 2022 by swabby429

When we were young children, most of us probably did not understand the basics about tact nor even its meaning. Parents and other adults generally made allowances for this lacking out of understanding and tact. Eventually, most children do learn … Continue reading →

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Certainty

Posted on September 20, 2015 by swabby429

Edna fluffs the pillows and makes up the bed. She then places two antique dolls on top of the bedspread. The two old toys must be placed a finger’s width from each other. The young woman smoothes a wrinkle at … Continue reading →

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Civil Discourse Needed (OpEd)

Posted on September 1, 2015 by swabby429

Sometimes we might feel that getting a controversial point across to someone else in a heated conversation is like explaining trigonometry to a five-year-old.  No matter how many graphs, equations, appeals to reason, or practical descriptions one offers, your words … Continue reading →

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Death As Entertainment?

Posted on February 15, 2011 by swabby429

　 Humans are a mixed bag of behavior. Alone or collectively, we are capable of incredibly fine acts of creativity and beauty. We can also cause destruction and ugliness. Like practically everything we do, there is no fine line between … Continue reading →

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