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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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  • Waiting on time

     Time is the most precious of commodities. We are given just so much of it, that I believe wholeheartedly. Yes, our days are numbered. There is no other way to explain things like survival or loss when either is extreme.… Continue reading

  • being remembered

     We all want to be remembered. I think that is a universal human emotion. The trick is in leaving behind reminders. That’s the reason some pursue fame or fortune. They tend to be the people that are remembered. It’s the… Continue reading

  • Parents are people too

     After our parents pass, we begin to look at them in a different light. No longer do we speak of them in the first person now they are memories, not real people. It’s that way with all people though, not… Continue reading

  • Like it is

      I’m a little late getting started this morning. I did glance up at the news and saw this scene. Some politician is addressing an audience. There are at least six people standing behind him as he gives this speech.… Continue reading

  • the relatives

     It is sometimes difficult to relate to the relatives. That is to say, have a personal relationship with them. That has never been more apparent than in today’s world. With the advent of social media, and all the ancestry programs… Continue reading

  • facing the truth

      Remembering the truth is not holding a grudge. There are many people that seem to not fully understand that. A grudge implies ill will with some desire for revenge or retribution. Simply remembering the truth, the origins of a… Continue reading

  • the good old days

     We are told, beginning in childhood, to study and work hard. We should strive to improve ourselves and the world around us. To; make things better. And so, the majority of us will do just that. Whatever path we take… Continue reading

  • A common independence

      Independence is only achieved with a common goal. That is one of the subtilties lost on a lot of folks. All these people crying about the ability to just do their own thing. All this talk of inclusion is… Continue reading

  • God help us

      A few things I heard on the news today. Marilyn Mosby, city states attorney for Baltimore is under federal indictment. She filed a motion to dismiss and had her day in court. The motion was denied. At the press… Continue reading

  • all a'twitter

      Seems as though some folks are all a twitter about Elon Musk wanting to buy twitter. See what I did there? Elon made them a good offer and there is a profit to be made by whoever holds those… Continue reading