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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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  • under the circumstances

      It’s an amazing thing, the other side of town. That’s a thought I had this morning while thinking about what to write. Most days I do have to give that some thought before the fingers hit the keys. I… Continue reading

  • a little bird told me

      Seems like a lot of people are getting in trouble with that twitter stuff. I opened a twitter account a long time back but don’t recall ever making a tweet. The last I heard was that LeBron James was… Continue reading

  • retaining value

      I have old photographs of people I never knew to remind me of the past. Faces and places recorded on film, printed on various papers and formats. All were precious at the moment they were taken, the people happy,… Continue reading

  • escape

      Talking with the wife she points out that I say, in the old days. quite a bit. More so, she tells me, the last few months. My response was, well I am talking about things from fifty years ago,… Continue reading

  • anecdotal testimony

      I made a silly little post on Facebook about a coffee pot incident. It was meaningless, an anecdote like I used to read in the Readers Digest. Do they still publish the Digest? I haven’t gone looking but I… Continue reading

  • perception?

      So the trial is over and Chauvin is in isolation for his own protection. The judge has promised a quick sentencing. I will not comment on how I feel about the verdict, the jury has spoken. I do question… Continue reading

  • cerebral compliance

      The advertisements on television catch my attention, just as they are designed to do. I suppose that is a good thing for those paying for them. Now advertisements are designed to get you to buy something. That is their… Continue reading

  • Angst

      This morning I find myself preoccupied. I try to write about whatever is on my mind each morning and sometimes I write about things I stumble across in the afternoon. But right now, I’m preoccupied with private thoughts. Those… Continue reading

  • a surprise

      I find myself noticing the milestones on this journey we call life. Perhaps it is the result of all the bumps, pot holes, and detours I have experienced over the years. I’m beginning to pay attention. Isn’t it unfortunate… Continue reading

  • redress

      The city states attorney for the city of Baltimore has announced she will no longer prosecute certain “minor” crimes. Those crimes include possession of drugs and prostitution. She has basically given people license to commit crime. Apparently in a… Continue reading