Tag Archives: December holidays

Thoughts About Human Light

Posted on December 23, 2018 by swabby429

A Tibetan Lama of the Dzogchen School, Sogyal Rinpoche said, “Light must come from inside. You cannot ask the darkness to leave; you must turn on the light.” This is a contemporary take about the human emotional quality that often … Continue reading →

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Happy Christmas

Posted on December 25, 2017 by swabby429

The holiday season is an especially beautiful time for children. I decided to underline my holiday greeting to you by sharing a couple of winter holiday photographs from my childhood. These old black and white snapshots were not labeled but … Continue reading →

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Humble Holiday Prep …Floral Friday

Posted on December 18, 2015 by swabby429

2015 has been an emotionally trying year for yours truly so I’m keeping the final month low key.  The money I would normally spend on decorations will be directed towards charity and other priorities.  I don’t mention this to point … Continue reading →

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Holiday Simplicity …Floral Friday

Posted on December 20, 2013 by swabby429

I like to enjoy a quiet simplicity during the December holiday season.  I realize that this preference is in direct opposition to the Madison Avenue ideal of extravagance and spendthrift ways.  But that’s OK, the advertising executives probably won’t bother … Continue reading →

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