Tag Archives: darkness

In The Shadows

Posted on December 1, 2022 by swabby429

The early morning weather conditions were unusually benign for this time of year. Stars filled the otherwise dark, clear sky. The LED streetlights formed pools of light on the street’s tarmac. The lack of wind brought out the desire to … Continue reading →

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Very Early Morning

Posted on January 5, 2022 by swabby429

The booming subwoofer in a passing vehicle rattled the house windows and startled me awake. I glanced at the time on my smart watch–the display showed 1:43 am. I briefly considered revenge on the inconsiderate neighbor down the street who … Continue reading →

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Dark

Posted on February 20, 2019 by swabby429

One of the most maligned aspects of winter, besides cold, is the amount of darkness. I enjoy both the cold and the dark of winter.  Winter is a profound time of year. No, I’m not into occult beliefs nor any … Continue reading →

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In The Dark

Posted on March 27, 2013 by swabby429

Darkness has had to endure so much bad press over the centuries.  Various cultures and belief systems have successfully libeled its neutral nature as somehow evil and horrible.  In the west, darkness is supposedly ruled by the “God of darkness”, … Continue reading →

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