Tag Archives: death

Move On

Posted on March 9, 2022 by swabby429

My friend and I walked down the hallway of a veterinary clinic in my dream. Doug and I marveled at fluffy, tiny kittens curled up on shelves, begging us to love them. Doug chose a long-haired kitten, picked it up, … Continue reading →

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Take Care Of Nonbusiness

Posted on November 22, 2021 by swabby429

I’ve been a lover of the night for as long as I can remember. As a child, the dark hours positively engaged my imagination. As an adult, the overnight is my work time. I don’t alter the sleep/wake cycle on … Continue reading →

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The Death

Posted on April 14, 2021 by swabby429

I didn’t realize there was an ambulance with flashing lights in the neighborhood until a police cruiser parked in front of my house. The policeman casually strolled across my neighbor’s yard across the street towards a nearby house. I hoped … Continue reading →

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Thinking About Funeral Directors

Posted on March 11, 2020 by swabby429

My friend Andrew was well on his way to becoming a funeral director. While attending general classes at our community college, he worked part time for one of the local funeral homes. His main job entailed janitorial work and preparing … Continue reading →

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Contemplation At The Cemetery

Posted on October 27, 2019 by swabby429

In the distant past, Prospect Hill Cemetery was to the northwest, outside the city limits of Norfolk, Nebraska. In the not so distant past, the city has expanded. Now, the cemetery lies well within the boundaries of Norfolk. One might … Continue reading →

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It’s The Time To Think About Time

Posted on December 28, 2017 by swabby429

There is something I find troubling about quoting famous people. So many of the pithy sayings are sweeping generalities. I feel this way even though all of my blog posts end with a quotation from a noteworthy person There is … Continue reading →

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Death As An Advisor

Posted on December 5, 2017 by swabby429

There is a phrase from Carlos Castaneda’s book Journey To Ixtlan that has haunted me for decades. “…turn to your left and ask advice from your death.” It was part of a conversation Castaneda had with the Yaqui sorcerer don Juan … Continue reading →

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