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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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  • things remembered

      I often see a meme on Facebook saying we should bring back home economics class and shop classes. I’m guessing those courses no longer exist in some school systems. At our high school we have what they call the… Continue reading

  • Once again

      The first day of December in the year 2020. I have to say it’s been a long year thus far but the end is now in sight. Just like I do most mornings I turn on this computer and… Continue reading

  • it can happen

     Yesterday I wrote a satirical piece about this no contact agenda being pushed today. It really has become a marketing tool for some under the guise of science. That’s because we are supposed to worship science these days, placing that… Continue reading

  • No contact

     I noticed it yesterday when I stopped to get gas, no it wasn’t Taco Belle, it was the Exxon station. A new sign was on the pump touting contactless payment now available. Apparently you can install the app on your… Continue reading

  • earning it

      When I was a kid going to church we spent more time praying than praising. At least that is the way I remember it being. The preacher would explain to us what we were doing wrong, it was right… Continue reading

  • Nostalgic

      Thanksgiving 2020 will be remembered for the unusual. an unusual that may become the norm one day. My grandson was feeling a little under the weather, as the saying goes, and was unable to get a covid test. As… Continue reading

  • tradition

      It being Thanksgiving I am reminded of tradition. Well it is a traditional holiday isn’t it? Much has been made of the traditions associated with this. We still hear talk about the Pilgrims but the guests have changed into… Continue reading

  • No harm, no foul

      Just the other day I was writing about choices. Yesterday I’m listening to the evening news and hear about a new plan. A new, young candidate has won the Mayoral election for Baltimore. His name is Brandon Scott and… Continue reading

  • Grandma's house

     After posting a question regarding an object from the past, a coal scuttle. I did enjoy the responses. A small conversation was sparked, really smoldering because that’s what coal does, without the smoke. That was a poor attempt at a… Continue reading

  • restoring order

      I did make a post on Facebook about this as it riled me up a bit. That’s what my wife and some others call it when I am annoyed or bothered by something that really doesn’t effect me, riled.… Continue reading