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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

     Happy New Year. We have reached 2020. I look at that date and I’m a bit incredulous. Thirty years ago this day I was in the Persian gulf as a part of an operation codenamed Operation Desert Shield/ Desert Storm.… Continue reading

  • for auld lang sine

     I can’t let New Years eve pass without mentioning Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadiens. They were synonymous with the celebration. I wonder how many partying tonight will never have heard of him? I imagine some won’t even know who… Continue reading

  • Morris the cat

     I got a cat for Christmas. I know they say don’t give pets as gifts but in this case I wanted a cat. I’ve had cats in the past and do enjoy their company. I wouldn’t call myself an animal… Continue reading

  • Now and again

     Another decade is coming to a close. That’s about half a generation, an in-between time. Of course that all depends upon when your time started. I was born three years into the decade of the 1950’s. It wasn’t until the… Continue reading

  • resolved

    Experts say we should establish goals. It is goals that make our lives fulfilling and worthwhile. Well my goal is to stay alive for another year, does that count? This upcoming year I have numerous doctors appts starting in January.… Continue reading

  • maturity denied

     Each generation leaves their mark in history. Each generation trying to match the accomplishments of their forbearers. Indeed the objective is to be ” better ” than the previous generation. Isn’t that why society, in general, goes through changes? These… Continue reading

  • A Christmas exchange

     I had a wonderful Christmas once again. It was indeed a Merry Little Christmas. I have to say it felt  different this year. You see my grandson was home for the holiday enjoying the ” winter break ” as his… Continue reading

  • Moments and memories

     Waking up on Christmas morning in expectation of the day. If only we could wake every morning with that same feeling. It doesn’t make any difference if you are a small child or a grandparent, the expectation is the same.… Continue reading

  • a begining

     And so Christmas eve is upon us once again. Visions of sugar plums and listening for sleigh bells in the snow. In years past I would have been looking forward to services at St. Lukes. The church having been decorated… Continue reading

  • what differnce does it make

     What difference does it make? It is a retort I hear often in discussions. Usually it comes out as a result of frustration. My usual response will be, it makes no difference at all. That’s the truth the majority of… Continue reading