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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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  • 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

  • it's different

      It began when we took Sunday off the calendar. When we became more concerned with commerce than reflecting upon the week past. I think that is what many did when going to church. It wasn’t so much about praising… Continue reading

  • checks and balances

      How often do you write a check? I thought about that the other day when the occasion arose that I did need to write a check. The first problem was locating a checkbook. I’ve got several around and did… Continue reading

  • not like this

      We have to allow this to run the course no mater how upsetting it becomes. What I’m talking about is the results of the election, the counting of ballots, and the decision of the judges. It is becoming painfully… Continue reading

  • skeptical

      As I listen to the news I do have to wonder about certain things. This morning they are talking about two vaccines that are over 90% effective but aren’t approved yet. Even if they get approval it is being… Continue reading

  • the reward in wrong

     There is an old saying, it takes a village to raise a child. I’d say that was completely accurate, it does take a village. Listening to the news it seems that idea has changed somewhat. Now, the idea is it… Continue reading

  • In the mist

      Every now and again I will revisit a story I have previously written. I remember the tale, for the most part, and sometimes think everyone else will. Then I think isn’t that foolish, why should anyone remember what I… Continue reading

  • defining

     There are mornings when I wonder what I am doing. This is one of them. Being retired I don’t have any obligation to an employer, no set task to perform. In a strange way life is easier that way, requiring… Continue reading

  • changes

     When you allow change, things become different. Then, over time that difference may come back to haunt you. I’m guessing that is what happens when you get old. Me, I’m not old yet, but I’m beginning to notice that. Not… Continue reading

  • popular

      I’ve always been a little confused  by something. To be new and original is lauded as a great thing. What’s confusing is that in order to be new and original you have to have training. Think about it. Want… Continue reading