Tag Archives: society

On Family

Posted on November 22, 2022 by swabby429

Sooner or later we realize that it is important to truly enjoy our lives. We come to understand that it is futile to wait for something to bring us happiness someday in the future. The future is a concept that … Continue reading →

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Acceptable

Posted on September 16, 2019 by swabby429

Haven’t most of us spent a great deal of time trying to be socially acceptable? Trying to fit in is a big part of being social creatures. We must “fit in” in order to survive in our culture. If a … Continue reading →

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Harmonious

Posted on March 6, 2019 by swabby429

“Adagio in G minor for violin, strings, and organ continuo” supposedly composed by Tomaso Albinoni has made a come-back into my frequently played personal playlist. Reappearances of this piece happen every ten-years or so. “Albinoni’s Adagio” is one of the … Continue reading →

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Solidarity

Posted on December 20, 2018 by swabby429

Crows seem to display considerable amounts of care for each other. Some bird studies have observed the birds show a great deal of care for others of their species. In mating, they are monogamous, there is long-term parent-offspring bonding, they … Continue reading →

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Grace

Posted on November 5, 2017 by swabby429

In this age of bluntness, coarseness, and naked rudeness, there is a virtue that I think is sorely missing from our daily lives. That is the public practice of grace. I’m not thinking of the state of blessing that religious … Continue reading →

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Pettiness

Posted on May 13, 2017 by swabby429

One of the most insidious symptoms of a petty mind is bullying. In childhood, we have the classic case of bigger kids or more popular children bullying their peers because of some type of difference. In adulthood, the petty, bullying … Continue reading →

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Thoughtlessness

Posted on April 17, 2017 by swabby429

When a person sincerely loves other people, one never truly thinks of duty or responsibility.  Duty and responsibility have been put in place to offset thoughtlessness. When a person strictly conforms to doctrine, economic theory, the “party line”, or social … Continue reading →

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