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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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  • it all depends

      I’ve heard those supporting the current administration attempting to justify leaving all those weapons and materials behind. The administration itself declared that they demilitarized all that stuff, or as much as they could. The common sentiment/explanation being that it… Continue reading

  • financing liberty?

      Have we become so concerned with financing our dreams that we we have forgotten how to enjoy life itself? What I’m thinking about is all the trappings we require. Take something as simple as going fishing. Will a cane… Continue reading

  • Fact and Feelings

      Being woke, enlightened, educated, or progressive are all supposed to be good things. Yes, if it is something new or different we should just embrace it. In that way we are woke, enlightened, educated and progressive. That is what… Continue reading

  • I'm telling you

      It hasn’t been a deliberate thing but I haven’t watched much news lately. I have to say I am wondering what’s happening in the world. But then again, no news is good news, isn’t that what they say. Ignorance… Continue reading

  • Organic

      A niece of mine had posted about making beach plum jelly. The memories came flooding back. I’d say it has been more than fifty years since I last enjoyed that delicacy. A half a century ago! But I can… Continue reading

  • that old

      When we are young we are anxious to grow older. Looking forward to all the wonderful stuff we are going to do. Being older is going to be great, sure you will have to work, have a job and… Continue reading

  • Viable?

     The Texas “heartbeat” bill is in effect. Banning abortions past the about sixth week. The first complaint I heard that is before some women even know they are pregnant. Yeah, well if you don’t know you are pregnant you won’t… Continue reading

  • my fathers' memories

      Todays marks 76 years from the end of World War Two. It is estimated that fewer than three hundred thousand veterans of that war are living today, in the United States that is. My father is among the deceased.… Continue reading

  • Seeing results

      Later today I go for cataract surgery. I was informed by my doctor that needed to be done. I have to say I wasn’t really aware of the loss of vision. Fact is, he is going to do both… Continue reading

  • Ethical terrorism?

      The official statement from the Biden administration is that we will remove all our troops from Afghanistan. We are leaving, never to return. But, America will still pursue those responsible for terrorism. We will use clandestine methods, launch remote… Continue reading