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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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  • it depends

     In all of this pandemic there has been much talk and finger pointing. There are those that have aligned themselves with the extremes. This is either a pandemic that will kill thousands of people and destroy the world economy or… Continue reading

  • waiting

     Yesterday was my daughter in laws birthday. She had plans to celebrate, it being her 40th, but those plans, of course, were canceled. She also had a cruise canceled just a few weeks back. So, no spa day, no going… Continue reading

  • lessons learned

     I haven’t posted in two days because my computer wasn’t working. I have other devices but typing on them is just too challenging compared to this standard keyboard. The truth is typing is a challenge for me . I’m still… Continue reading

  • It's essential

     The news is of course focused on this Chinese virus. Yes you can call it COVID 19 if you want to use the technical term, but it’s the Chinese virus as far as I’m concerned. The President has been holding… Continue reading

  • reassessing priorites

     My Grandson began classes at Stevenson University, a milestone in anyone’s life. We all helped him move into his dorm room and it was an exciting time. When we recieved his first grades, first semester, he made the Deans list.… Continue reading

  • Better days

     I woke up thinking I’ve lived from tubes to transistors. Yeah, I guess I’ve seen some changes. Today I’m wondering if things will ever be the same. The answer, of course, is no. Things will never be the same again,… Continue reading

  • Morris

     I know they say never give a pet as a gift for Christmas. Well, I didn’t do that but I got a pet for Christmas. I was presented, that’s what you do with a present, present it, Morris the cat.… Continue reading

  • vigilance

     I don’t watch a lot of movies. One of my favorites however is Gladiator. In one scene the Emperors’ sister says, the crowd is fickle brother, he will be forgotten in a week. Or something close to that anyway. Listening… Continue reading

  • If

     I just thought I’d leave this here this morning, In times like this we all need encouragement, advice and most importantly, hope. I’m afraid my writings are inadequate to the task and so I figured Kipling could handle it. So,… Continue reading

  • explain

     It will do no good for me to pontificate about this COVID 19 response any further then I already have. I don’t have any crystal ball or information about this and what will happen. I hold reservations about the response.… Continue reading