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Much Obliged

Posted on November 24, 2022 by swabby429

I recall watching old cowboy and western movies during my youth. On some of those films, genteel men expressed gratitude by saying, “much obliged”. This manner of expressing gratitude was impressive and seemed especially formal and classy. It seemed to … Continue reading →

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Good Monday Morning!

Posted on June 6, 2022 by swabby429

I mowed the yard on Friday. I ran errands and completed a few household projects on Saturday. I took a walk and enjoyed an easy meditation yesterday. Orange has already had his cat nibbles and my coffee is ready for … 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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On Thanksgiving 2021

Posted on November 25, 2021 by swabby429

On this day that has been set aside as an official federal holiday, it’s good to take a few moments to reflect upon the concepts of thankfulness and gratitude. First of all, I feel thankful that I was born and … Continue reading →

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To Be Happy

Posted on March 3, 2021 by swabby429

Yesterday afternoon, I reheated a cup of coffee in the microwave. then did the same for the rice-husk filled heating pad that I bought at Walgreen’s a couple of years ago. Then I brought both items to the living room … Continue reading →

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Gratitude

Posted on November 26, 2020 by swabby429

One of the science teachers at Irving Junior High in Lincoln, Nebraska liked to remind us seventh graders at the time, to never stop learning and to live one’s life with intellectual curiosity, humility, and gratitude. His “hypothesis of happiness” … Continue reading →

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Pondering Appreciation

Posted on October 11, 2020 by swabby429

Have you ever meditated or contemplated the various meanings of the word “appreciation”? That is, the use of the concept as more than a technique to apply as a tool towards success. Not that there is anything wrong with using … Continue reading →

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