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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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  • a skeleton

     I was cleaning up the attic a bit, sorting things out, decluttering. I’m sure you know how it is, after a while you do begin to throw out stuff you had saved for one reason or another. The time comes… Continue reading

  • an exception to freedom

     I realize it is impossible to say anything that could be taken as positive or supportive in any way about the current president without being labeled a Trumper. With that being said I will continue. I was watching the evening… Continue reading

  • Amending what's right

     The title says what’s on my mind this morning, amending what’s right. It’s an action man and societies have been doing since the beginning of time. If one believes the Bible we were given just one command, thou shalt not… Continue reading

  • Prudence or paranoia

     The governor of Maryland announced yesterday that all county schools could go back to in person classes. That was met with some surprise. Some were happy, others were upset. As with everything else today, it seems a lot depends upon… Continue reading

  • something to consider

     I have mentioned this in the past but it came to mind once again this morning. Someone once said, if you really want to know a man, look at the books in his library. That was, of course, a long… Continue reading

  • incomprehensible

     I was involved in a short discussion yesterday with an unknown individual. I don’t recall this persons name as it is not of importance. We held different views on the current situation/main stream media narrative regrading BLM, rioting, protesting and… Continue reading

  • just irritated

     This morning as I checked my Facebook page I was once again sucked in. Yes, it happens all the time with those long posts. I’m sure you know the ones that sometimes begins with, this is a test or no… Continue reading

  • Convention

     I didn’t watch a single minute of the DNC. So far I haven’t watched a single minute of the RNC. I expect that will remain unchanged. Oh, I see snippets of both on Facebook, read some comments about who is… Continue reading

  • no regrets

     I knew a man towards the end of his life that seemed rather gruff and annoyed most of the time. A big man in stature, confident and bold in his speech. From all accounts he had lived a full life.… Continue reading

  • up to the challenge

     Yesterday I saw a yard sale. I’m thinking it may be the first since this pandemic. I’m not aware of any laws, rules or regulation about any of that but I’m assuming they were banned. Whatever the case, I saw… Continue reading