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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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  • don't be anxious

     The other day I mentioned something to the effect of we can be surprised by how people turn out. I also think we can be surprised by how life turns out. I’m hoping when it’s over I get the chance… Continue reading

  • just a moment ( Hallmark )

    Yesterday in an attempt to lighten up a bit I posted this: A teachers job is not to teach, rather it is to inspire the student to learn. At least that was the thought, paraphrased here a bit. I asked… Continue reading

  • worlds collide

     I was browsing my Facebook page reading a few comments here and there and checking out the photos, when I was reminded of an episode of Seinfeld. I really did enjoy that show although discovering more about the personal politics… Continue reading

  • life goes on

     I’m sitting here and it is close to six o’clock, I feel like I’m behind schedule. That’s strange because being retired I have no schedule. Guess that is one of life’s little ironies. When you are young and working you… Continue reading

  • A new life

    Critical Thinking Critical thinking is the analysis of facts to form a judgment. The subject is complex, and several different definitions exist, which generally include the rational, skeptical, unbiased analysis, or evaluation of factual evidence. Critical thinking is self-directed, self-disciplined,… Continue reading

  • Social distance

     Not reading an excessive amount of political rhetoric on Facebook and that’s a good thing. I had to chuckle a bit when they had a mental health expert on television talking about isolation. Yeah, like we are so isolated these… Continue reading

  • Time will tell

     Next up on the calendar, Memorial Day. A big day for business, problem being it is a holiday that brings folks together. Can you really have a parade? Well, you could do that but watching that parade at a social… Continue reading

  • Remembered

     It’s Easter morning. All my children and grandchildren being grown, there is no Easter bunny. I rather miss him. And yes, the Easter bunny is a boy bunny. You know when I was a kid we never really gave any… Continue reading

  • Shadows

     Dreams are the shadows cast by possibilities. That is a thought I had a few years back. I’m in the habit of checking my memories page on Facebook every morning. I’m amused by the things that appear there, a little… Continue reading

  • Publicaly private?

     The Baltimore city police department has signed a contract with an independent company to fly surveillance planes over the city. These planes are equipped with high resolution cameras. The intent is to capture video footage of criminals in the act.… Continue reading