Tag Archives: curiosity

Inquisitive?

Posted on January 22, 2022 by swabby429

Orange the cat seemed especially curious. Before settling onto my lap, he orbited me several times while sniffing at my sweatshirt and blue jeans. He eventually looked at my face and trilled. Orange then became obsessed with my coffee mug–batting … Continue reading →

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Joie de Vivre

Posted on September 1, 2020 by swabby429

The first day of a new month can represent another opportunity to dig in and accomplish something. We might feel a twinge of energy when we turn the page of the calendar. That’s one reason why I still prefer a … Continue reading →

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Free Spirited

Posted on February 8, 2020 by swabby429

Does being a free spirit mean the person is irresponsible or does it mean someone who is eager to take a leap of faith? In my opinion, it’s the latter not the former. A free spirit doesn’t know exactly where … Continue reading →

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Mundane Mystery

Posted on May 30, 2019 by swabby429

I had nearly finished browsing the bric a brac at the Goodwill Store yesterday when I noticed the peculiar but beautiful piece of art glass. I didn’t know what it is nor how it would be used, so I showed … Continue reading →

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What About Familiarity?

Posted on March 31, 2019 by swabby429

To be familiar with someone or something can bring complacency or comfort depending upon the situation and level of awareness. This thought came to me a couple of weeks ago while observing some of my fellow Norfolkans milling around in … Continue reading →

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What Is Success?

Posted on March 5, 2019 by swabby429

“Whenever you sit down with your boss, you should have paper and pen handy for note-taking.” That was one of the first nuggets of advice my old boss gave me after we were introduced to each other. Hence, I usually … Continue reading →

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Begin The Year In Wonder

Posted on January 1, 2019 by swabby429

Have you noticed that sometimes when you see something spectacularly beautiful like a mountain vista or a delicate flower that you are fully in the moment? Have you noticed this shift of consciousness in other situations? This state of mind … Continue reading →

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