Tag Archives: love

The Antonym Of Hate

Posted on April 10, 2023 by swabby429

Andrew takes great comfort in being our friend group’s contrarian. So when he found out that this week is Hate Week, Andrew felt obligated to chime in with this question: “What is the antonym of hate?” Right off the bat, … Continue reading →

Posted in Contemplation, Hometown, philosophy | Tagged , , , | 8 Comments

More About Kindness

Posted on November 13, 2022 by swabby429

I believe that there are two elemental emotions at the base of our attitudes towards the world and my own life–fear and love. Fear reveals itself as anger, anxiety, bigotry, cynicism, disgust, greed, hatred, tyranny, and violence. Love shows up … Continue reading →

Posted in Contemplation, cultural highlights, philosophy, Politics, religion | Tagged , , | 9 Comments

On Romance

Posted on September 18, 2022 by swabby429

“I’m startled when you whisper, I’ll run if you should sighI must be so careful, or I’ll kiss my heart goodbyeYou shouldn’t let me dream ’cause I’m too romanticDon’t make me fall unless it could all come true”— James Monaco … Continue reading →

Posted in Contemplation, Friendship, philosophy | Tagged , , | 6 Comments

Loving Kindness

Posted on July 27, 2022 by swabby429

“If we share a slice of bread and margarine–that’s kindness. If we share a slice of bread and homemade jam–that’s loving kindness.” Great aunt Emma sometimes said this whenever she served snacks to children. Her little saying meant a lot … Continue reading →

Posted in Contemplation, Friendship, philosophy, religion | Tagged , , , , | 10 Comments

Cruelty Burnout

Posted on July 7, 2022 by swabby429

Simply skimming the news headlines reveals inhumane acts of cruelty inflicted by humans upon each other. These acts are not of recent invention; only the easy, speedy communication about them is a contemporary phenomenon. One’s eventual conclusion might be to … Continue reading →

Posted in Controversy, cultural highlights, Friendship, philosophy, Politics, religion | Tagged , , , | 4 Comments

Knowing People

Posted on April 24, 2022 by swabby429

There’s something unbalanced about having many strangers knowing your face and voice. The public’s one-sided relationship remains somewhat unsettling when complete strangers walk up to you and begin conversing like you’re old friends. Some people believe they know you better … Continue reading →

Posted in Contemplation, Hometown, philosophy | Tagged , , , , | 2 Comments

To Love

Posted on February 15, 2022 by swabby429

“The greatest thing you’ll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return.” This is attributed to songwriter, and poet, eden ahbez. I believe this statement to be timeless and profound. It is something to ponder in this … Continue reading →

Posted in Contemplation, Friendship, philosophy | Tagged , , | 4 Comments