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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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  • placing trust

      I will be glad when election day has come and gone. Not that the political climate will have calmed down, I’m expecting quite the opposite, but the campaign ads will no longer be on television. If I hear Joe… Continue reading

  • proprieties

      I made a post about it yesterday. Gayle King reporting the news and using the term “badass” to describe a guest. I wasn’t really listening to her but that jumped out of the background. For me it speaks to… Continue reading

  • changes

     How far back is the olden days? I was informed my childhood was in the olden days. That was just four days ago and I have been questioning that ever since. It would be fair to say my childhood was… Continue reading

  • details

     Taking the time for details. That is something I’ve always had an issue with, as I’m always anxious to just get it done. I expect that is why my interest isn’t held in one discipline for very long. That is… Continue reading

  • music and memories

     I listen to Spotify, the free version, when I am doing my workout. I also enjoy Youtube music videos. Those are the primary sources of my musical entertainment. Yes I have some CD’s, do people still buy those? I am… Continue reading

  • in the context of time

     When you write your thoughts every day you do become aware of some things. One of those things is  cycles. I believe I have cycles of emotion. This morning I’m feeling a little bit introspective. I’ve noticed that feeling comes… Continue reading

  • sharing stories

      I was telling my wife a little about my childhood. We grew up together in separate states, she in Maryland and I in New York. When you think of Maryland, what comes to mind? Unless you live in the… Continue reading

  • the olden days

      I commented on a post yesterday and was surprised by the reaction I got from some. The post was a picture of Joe Biden kissing his son. At first glance I wasn’t aware of who was in the picture… Continue reading

  • your choice

      I occasionally drop a truth bomb or two on the New York Times postings. Did that the other day and I got mentioned over 142 times! I felt like I was going viral. at least according to those people… Continue reading

  • Politics before faith

      I heard on the news yesterday that Pope Francis endorses civil unions. Now I’m not a Catholic but I do read the same Bible. It says homosexuality, at least the act of having homosexual relations, is a sin. Yes,… Continue reading