Tag Archives: rest

Comfortable

Posted on February 20, 2022 by swabby429

A large scrap of packaging tissue paper had become wedged into some thorny bushes at the western edge of my property just within arm’s reach past an old wooden barrier. It had been forced into the shrubbery by gusty northeasterly … Continue reading →

Posted in Health, Meanderings, philosophy | Tagged , , , , | 3 Comments

Feeling Lazy

Posted on September 21, 2019 by swabby429

I need to get in another day of laziness before the end of Summer this weekend. After all, the old Nat King Cole hit, “Lazy, Hazy, Crazy Days of Summer” extols summertime laziness, doesn’t it? “…Those days of soda and … Continue reading →

Posted in Contemplation, Health, Meanderings | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Escapement

Posted on August 29, 2019 by swabby429

My friend Charlie said the clock has a worn escapement and that he will have to find a replacement or fabricate one from a “blank” gear. Charlie is a retired clockmaker/watchmaker. He only works on a few jobs each year. … Continue reading →

Posted in Contemplation, Gadgets, Health, Meanderings, Vintage Collectables | Tagged , , , , , | 4 Comments

Too Loose, Too Tight

Posted on August 15, 2019 by swabby429

There’s an old pithy tale from South Asian culture regarding balance. It is said that the Lord Buddha once asked a sitar player how he tuned his instrument. The musician replied that if he tunes the strings too loose, no … Continue reading →

Posted in Contemplation, cultural highlights, Health, Hobbies, Meanderings, philosophy | Tagged , , , , , | 2 Comments

Rest

Posted on November 29, 2017 by swabby429

When we become very tired and in need of rest, it’s time to pause awhile for some sleep. The next time you announce this desire, astonish those around you by quoting Robert Browning. “I have dared and done, for my … Continue reading →

Posted in cultural highlights, Health, Meanderings | Tagged , , , , | 2 Comments

Rest

Posted on November 15, 2011 by swabby429

As I sat down to tap out this bluejayblog post this morning, I just sat in my chair with my body and mind in neutral.  I had already chosen my topic so I wanted to just merge into the composition … Continue reading →

Posted in Health | Tagged , , | 2 Comments