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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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  • legally

      Thought I would post a short info piece.  First fact: the Supreme Court does not make law. Their job is to issue an opinion on the constitutionality of proposed or existing legislation. Secondly: only Congress can make federal law… Continue reading

  • farewell

     I received a punch to the gut yesterday. That is exactly the way I felt after reading a post from a very old and dear friend. His wife passed away in her sleep. I knew her well from over fifty… Continue reading

  • old habits

     This is my fourth attempt at writing something this morning. It happens occasionally, I just can’t seem to focus on a topic. Sometimes after I write I discover in the proof reading that it just sounds self serving. I don’t… Continue reading

  • time

      Man has always sought ways to mark the passage of time. I believe that came with the first onset of darkness, that first evening. How long before the return of light? Then we began to mark days by that.… Continue reading

  • on the threshold

      The debate is on about vaccine mandates. Is that legal? Can the government require citizens to comply with medical mandates? The argument centers on “the public good” and for the benefit of others. That is the reasoning for many… Continue reading

  • just ramblin' on

      I was thinking about the way the grocery stores have changed since I was a kid. Now I admit to not paying much attention to that prior to having a job at one when I was sixteen. I remember… Continue reading

  • moral authority

      Here’s an interesting quote from John Adams, yeah, that John Adams. ” Power always thinks it is doing Gods’ service when it is violating all his laws.” I’d say that has never been more evident than in todays’ world.… Continue reading

  • think about it

     There are times we ask ourselves, why. It may be because of circumstances beyond our control, or the result of the choices we made. Sometimes we call that soul searching. It isn’t always a solemn thing, a serious endeavor, just… Continue reading

  • just a matter of time

      Christmas was two days ago. Once again I find myself thinking, where did the time go? I heard on television that the largest telescope ever is on its’ way to wherever. Its’ mission is to look back in time.… Continue reading

  • The last stop

      Ever wonder where Santa’s last stop is? And how does he feel when he reaches into that sack and pulls out the last toy? It is a sigh of relief, or an exclamation of joy? It is something I… Continue reading