Tag Archives: xenophobia

Reflecting Upon Tolerance

Posted on November 16, 2019 by swabby429

Sometimes, Marge expresses some very disagreeable opinions. Some of those opinions are blatantly xenophobic. I wonder if she sometimes voices them to get a rise out of me. I’m baffled by her words because she is married to a moderate … Continue reading →

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Social Diversity Is The Spice Of Life

Posted on April 20, 2019 by swabby429

One of my all-time favorite sayings is, “Variety is the spice of life.” I try to keep it in mind as each day unfolds. Doing and experiencing various activities are much of what creates an interesting, fulfilling life. Meeting and … Continue reading →

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Something About Jane Addams

Posted on December 10, 2017 by swabby429

One of the best things about combing through and culling your own archives is stumbling across books that inspired some aspect of your life. One book that was buried in my brass trunk was Jane Addams and Social Reform: A … Continue reading →

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Know-Nothings

Posted on February 18, 2016 by swabby429

Even though my pal Jorge is a US citizen, he’s still the target of “nativist” bigotry and jingoism.  It breaks my heart that our country is in the midst of another ugly wave of extremism that includes many types of … Continue reading →

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Affronted Or Fascinated

Posted on February 25, 2015 by swabby429

Two of the reasons Jorge and I are such good pals are our parallel personal histories.  Even though we grew up in different cities and vastly different ethnic backgrounds, our drives to satisfy our curiosity helped to define us. Both … Continue reading →

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Nonacceptance

Posted on December 15, 2013 by swabby429

Yesterday, I was thumbing through an old psychology textbook from my college days.  I happened to stop on a chapter about resistance.  I couldn’t help but read most of what was written about resistance.  I’d heard many of the conclusions … Continue reading →

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Thoughts On Fear

Posted on April 29, 2012 by swabby429

The weather forecasters predicted a weekend of weather events.  The prognostication included damaging winds, tornadoes, and hail. That prediction festered in many people’s minds, including mine. I wondered if we don’t overdo warnings of potential danger.  I tried to pinpoint … Continue reading →

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