Tag Archives: understanding

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 →

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Thoughts About Insight

Posted on February 27, 2022 by swabby429

High school algebra class was a daily 50-minute torture session that yielded little if any inspiration. Meantime, a few classrooms away was the art studio. There was a sense of boundless freedom about the studio that allowed me to unleash … Continue reading →

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Understanding Oneself

Posted on April 5, 2021 by swabby429

It’s easy for us to superficially evaluate people we know very little about. We may have little or no understanding of what someone is saying or writing but we do not hesitate in appointing ourselves as her or his judges. If … Continue reading →

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Mechanical Sympathy

Posted on January 13, 2019 by swabby429

I always put on and remove my wristwatch by holding my arm over upholstered furniture like my bed. This came about several years ago when I fumbled with the strap on my favorite watch and dropped it on the floor. … Continue reading →

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Listening

Posted on June 25, 2018 by swabby429

Schultz observed the conversation between Andy and me last Thursday. First he looked at Andy as my friend spoke, then Schultz watched me as I spoke. Schultz is Andy’s German Shepherd. I commented on Schultz’s behavior because I have rarely … Continue reading →

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Aha!

Posted on November 12, 2017 by swabby429

Isn’t it satisfying when the answer to a puzzling situation occurs to you? You are just going about your normal daily routine, when the solution to a problem just pops into your brain. Frequently, the realization provides closure to some … Continue reading →

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We Need More Mensches

Posted on February 18, 2017 by swabby429

While sitting in a waiting room at the local hospital this week, I happened to overhear bits and pieces of a conversation. It’s not that I tried to eavesdrop, the fact is, the two people were talking very loud.  One … Continue reading →

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