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Memories, a memoir, philosophy or simply the ramblings of a boomer. These are my thoughts, my observations and my opinions.

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  • dignified

     I find myself questioning. Is it sheer luck, good decisions or fate? I seem to have made it this far in life without significant trauma, drama or injustice perpetrated against me. I also don’t feel like I’ve reached hero status… Continue reading

  • Get real

      I first heard it called shell shocked. It happened to some men in battle. I heard stories about the problems these people had following their experiences in battle. Battle fatigue. Then, somewhere along the way I heard it being… Continue reading

  • where memories live

      I spent some time yesterday straightening up the attic. I found a lot of dusty memories up there. Old things in boxes and totes. Yes, in this modern time we use totes. They are far more functional that an… Continue reading

  • Imagining the past

     I started the process of digitizing my old VCR tapes. I had thought to combine them into a show. I’ve discovered however that it will be quite difficult to do that in any meaningful way. What I mean is, still… Continue reading

  • Progressive Discipline

      Just heard a new term from the Deputy Mayor of Baltimore. Progressive Discipline. That’s where you are told you are wrong but are not punished for that. The promise is that we will not give up on you. No… Continue reading

  • A reboot?

     I’ve listened to the story a couple times and I’m still not certain I understand it. The discussion is about a controversial procedure for the harvesting of human organs for transplanting. From what I understand it revolves around at what… Continue reading

  • Prophecy or fact?

     This morning I woke up to hear the local results of the election. No red wave here in Maryland, barely a splash. I’m not disputing the results just disgusted by them. Apparently, the electorate is morally bankrupt. I can see… Continue reading

  • Today, we speak

     Today is the big day. Be sure to get out and vote for your candidate. You had also better be prepared for the results. No matter which way the pendulum swings there will be pushback. I’m not so dramatic as… Continue reading

  • The proof

     Heard on the news this morning that Russia is spreading disinformation. Once again Russia is attempting to influence our elections. Purportedly Russia isn’t happy with the United States supplying Ukraine with weapons and supplies. I’m sure glad we have such… Continue reading

  • Your truth

     When all is said and done it comes down to yes or no. Right or left, up or down. Two choices, that is always the bottom line. I hear cries for a third party in politics, the need for that… Continue reading