Tag Archives: optimism

Auspicious Peacefulness

Posted on August 22, 2022 by swabby429

Most of us just want to live our lives without being bothered by major problems and go about our days peacefully minding our own business. Unfortunately the world intrudes with bureaucrats, criminals, moralists, politicians, and other troublemakers. We somehow manage … Continue reading →

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Measured Optimism

Posted on March 26, 2022 by swabby429

“The Lusitania is a monument to this optimism, to the hubris of the era. I love that, because where there is hubris, there is tragedy.”–journalist and non-fiction writer, Erik Larson Although our times are trying and I’ve experienced some sadness … Continue reading →

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The Bright Side Of Life

Posted on March 11, 2021 by swabby429

An earworm crept into my mind today and I can’t seem to shake it. It’s not too annoying, though. It’s the refrain from the Monty Python song, “Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life”. Although the song presents some … Continue reading →

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Sort Of Optimistic

Posted on March 24, 2020 by swabby429

Is optimism one of those emotions that run on a spectrum? That is, does it run from mildly optimistic to bullish? Our optimism fluctuates from hour to hour and day to day. Most of the time, I tend to be … Continue reading →

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Curmudgeon Or Crosspatch

Posted on January 29, 2020 by swabby429

I am at the age which qualifies me to be an authentic curmudgeon. It is possible for this state of mind to devolve into becoming a crosspatch. The difference matters, regarding interpersonal relationships and personal well-being. You might say a … Continue reading →

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Bright-Eyed And Bushy-Tailed

Posted on September 24, 2019 by swabby429

Rick greeted me by asking, “How are you?” I replied, “Bright-eyed and bushy-tailed.” The old idiom just popped out of the mouth without any forethought. My friend laughed at the unusual response then he asked why I felt so cheerful. First … Continue reading →

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Rainbow Thoughts

Posted on April 3, 2019 by swabby429

Even though I know the science behind rainbows, I feel a sense of wonder whenever one appears in the sky. Isn’t this sensation one that everybody has felt? The thrill still happens even if there is only a short arc … Continue reading →

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