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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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  • choose

     Didn’t watch the Jan 6 commission present their report. No need to. The final report will be, it’s Trump fault and he should be prosecuted. That’s the whole deal, the entire purpose of the commission. It’ll be a made for… Continue reading

  • Groups?

     Remember when you were in high school? You had your little group that you generally hung around with. Sometimes called a clique, they were your friends and acquaintances. Some you were close to, and others were friends of friends, a… Continue reading

  • Circumstantial

     You cannot legislate success. That is my thought as I listen to all the candidates making that promise. I hear it all the time. If we give more money, if we make available this or that, we will level the… Continue reading

  • nothing personal

     Wonder why we are seeing such an increase in shootings, crimes and general unrest? Well, it’s because, it’s nothing personal. We are being programmed to be detached from reality, to not take things personally, to be devoid of actual feelings.… Continue reading

  • Celebrating?

     Well it’s pride month. A celebration of what exactly I don’t know. Why we should dedicate an entire month to the choice of about three per cent of the population I don’t really get, but whatever. Seems everytime I hear… Continue reading

  • legislating government

     Just bcause I don’t agree with you, doesn’t mean you’re wrong. But, give me some time and I’ll explain why you want to change your mind. That was a thought I had while visitng with some in-laws. It can be… Continue reading

  • Being there

     Leaving later this morning for a quick trip to New York. My son is havng a heart surgery at the hospital in Albany. We will, of course be there. Unsure of all the protocols and restrictions but we will be… Continue reading

  • it's business

     I was engaged in a conversation with some about a Tik-Tok person going around asking people their salaries. My answer is simply, that’s none of your business. Naturally there were those that disagreed with that for various reasons. The prevalent… Continue reading

  • Perennial

     Scrolling down my Facebook page I was greeted by a picture of Lady Slippers. Memories of my mother flooded my mind. I can’t say that they were her favorite flowers, only that as a child they were my favorite flower… Continue reading

  • The men who marched (and ladies)

     I’ve written several poems and one speech concerning Memorial Day. I post them each year as my little tribute. I hope it reminds some and causes just a moment or two of pause. We all need that occasionally. Thinking back… Continue reading