Tag Archives: privacy

Is Privacy Dead?

Posted on January 28, 2023 by swabby429

My late friend Doug was extremely possessive of his privacy, so much so that his siblings knew very little about him. One of the last times we discussed the subject of privacy, Doug mentioned that he still did not have … Continue reading →

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Being Unreachable

Posted on December 17, 2022 by swabby429

Someone on Reddit asked about good stuff we used to enjoy in the past that modern technology all but wiped out. One of the replies mentioned being unreachable. That is, the proliferation of smart phones has made all of us … Continue reading →

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Pondering Privacy

Posted on January 28, 2021 by swabby429

“This website stores cookies on your device. These cookies are used to improve your browsing experience and to provide more personalized service to you–both on this site and through other sources. To find out more about this policy, see our … Continue reading →

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Personal Space

Posted on November 30, 2019 by swabby429

A few of my acquaintances have the unnerving habit of sharing much more of their personal life and problems with me than I care to know. They epitomize the phrase “TMI–too much information”. They don’t tell me TMI as a … Continue reading →

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Thoughts About Privacy

Posted on May 6, 2019 by swabby429

My friend Jonathan’s life is not only an open book, he sometimes provides too much information about his personal life. Jonathan’s father says that Jonathan, Junior has had the habit of oversharing since his childhood. Meanwhile, Jonathan, Senior says that … Continue reading →

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Reflections On Privacy

Posted on May 2, 2018 by swabby429

While putting away the groceries from the food shopping trip yesterday morning, I skimmed the receipt strip to double check for any price mistakes. Then I noticed that HyVee had subtracted 81-cents from the subtotal as “senior discount”. Naturally, I … Continue reading →

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Wave At Surveillance

Posted on August 16, 2016 by swabby429

Last month, I attended a funeral at one of the area Baptist churches.  In my peripheral vision, I noticed one of those small black domes found in department stores, attached to the ceiling of the sanctuary.  While waiting for the … Continue reading →

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