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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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  • Enough

     It shouldn’t surprise anyone. The more you get to know someone else, the more likely you are to find something you don’t agree with them about. Yet, it is something that happens to all of us. I know I am… Continue reading

  • Who's in control

     I am not up on the new vehicles like I was in my younger days. I’m so old I remember waiting until September for the new model year to come out. I’m so old I remember when the new model… Continue reading

  • it's a theory

     Next week a committee in congress will hold public hearings on UFO’s. Several top officials will testify about unusual and unexplained encounters with mysterious aircraft. This is mostly because they are being seen in restricted air space. It is a… Continue reading

  • escaping reality

    When I was growing up the city folks would come out for the weekend. Usually arriving on Friday night and staying until Sunday. A short distance from my house two such families had their “vacation” homes. Well, they were mobile… Continue reading

  • The reason why

     I wrote my thoughts about Roe V Wade the other day. Of course, it is still very much in the news and a topic of debate and discussion. The Democrats, lead by Adam Schiff, are going to attempt to codify… Continue reading

  • good news

     There are times when I feel like an observer. I write these blogs and post my thoughts to the web. But I do feel detached at times, as though I’m just watching it all go by. I have no desire… Continue reading

  • Mother

      My first Mother’s day without Mom. Well, without Mom being on this earth anyway. No phone calls to heaven. There were many years when I wasn’t with her in person, life has a way of interrupting things like that,… Continue reading

  • the social conscience

     Yesterday I violated Facebooks community standards. I have to sit in the corner for twenty four hours. Fair enough, I did let fly with my opinion using a term that sets off the algorithm. So this morning I have to… Continue reading

  • moral exceptions

     Once again, the topic is abortion. The leaking of a probable opinion on the matter by the Supreme court has sparked protest. I find the leaking of that opinion unsettling for several reasons. The first hinges on integrity. There is… Continue reading

  • facing emotions

      As sad as it was, it was reported that Naomi Judd passed away from mental illness. My first thought was, must be suicide. That was confirmed the next day by other news services, ones less politically correct. There is… Continue reading