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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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  • progress over time

     I was just remembering when we went to the garage. Fancy people called them a service station. But to me it was the garage. The first job I had was at the garage. Well, it was an unofficial position, pumping… Continue reading

  • we have tech for that

     My grandson has a college mid-term today or tomorrow. So, being the grandfather that I am I decided to send him a text and wish him luck. Yeah, I’m that techy Grandfather that’s with it. Feeling confident in my skills… Continue reading

  • forget about it

    There are times when I think these blogs are coming to an end. This morning is one of them. Doesn’t seem like much use to just write for the sake of writing. It’s true that I have covered just about… Continue reading

  • fooling ourselves

     The clock has moved ahead, but not my thinking and as a result this blog is being written an hour later. It’s five thirty and I’ve just begun. I don’t know what the topic is even going to be yet.… Continue reading

  • a good memory

     A friend of mine posted a picture to Facebook and I was immediately taken back in time. This was a picture of a campaign give away. I recognized the names of the candidates but not the year it would have… Continue reading

  • be cool

     I watch the morning and evening news shows. Since I’ve been retired it has become a part of the daily routine. I’ve watched as the traffic girl became the weather lady and as others either left the station or where… Continue reading

  • taking a ride

     With the weather warming just a bit the wife and I decided to just take a ride. Yes, it is a bit of a nostalgic thing. I remember when the family would go for a drive on a Sunday afternoon.… Continue reading

  • hold on

     I heard on the news there is now a shortage of hand sanitizer. One individual was especially concerned wondering just what she could do. I thought, has this person never heard of soap and water? I don’t believe I ever… Continue reading

  • we got the power

     I’ve survived ebola, swine flu, and Y2K. I’ve been exposed to asbestos. I used to smoke three packs of cigarettes a day. I’ve drank more alcohol that any liver should have to process. I ‘ve ridden in cars without seatbelts… Continue reading

  • sounds fair

     Just a short thought this morning. I heard that Buttigieg dropped out of the race. It was going to happen sooner of later, he never stood a real chance. The Democratic field of candidates is shrinking and after tomorrow many… Continue reading