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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's simple really

     To be recognized. That, I believe is what the majority of us require. Whatever form that recognition takes, it is what we need. That is a question I was exploring yesterday. I had posted a question on Facebook and waited… Continue reading

  • Stuff

    Christmas dinner has never been a big part of the tradition for me. I don’t recall it ever being a big deal, not like Thanksgiving. Still over the years I have had holiday china and the little accessories that go… Continue reading

  • in my own mind

     Epictetus said: ” First learn the meaning of what you say, and then speak. ” I’d say that was sound advice. Of course you first have to understand what he is saying. That’s a bit of a problem with some… Continue reading

  • on his terms

     It’s been five years since my oldest brother left this earth. I still feel like I could just drive over to his house and see him. He was, after all, a constant presence in my life, although it is true… Continue reading

  • mysterious

     I believe in speaking my truth and repeating it as I feel necessary. Some would call that conviction or faith, others have different terms to describe it, no matter, I will continue. It is only when I find myself uncomfortable… Continue reading

  • lower the price

     I saw an article where the Hallmark channel was airing a commercial with lesbian brides kissing one another. According to the article the Hallmark channel had received over a million protests concerning that. The last article I saw about that… Continue reading

  • reading the signs

     Well I woke up this morning to hear the news. The service academies are under investigation! Apparently some cadets from those institutions were seen ” flashing the sign. ” It wasn’t okay, it was white supremacy! That’s right, they have… Continue reading

  • the best gift

     In thinking about my Christmas memories I don’t recall ever being disappointed. I wonder if that was simply because I didn’t expect much. It was the way I was raised. Now I had two brothers and a sister and we… Continue reading

  • Watching the game

     Today is the Army-Navy game. I’ll be watching and cheering for that Navy team. Go Navy, beat Army. I didn’t attend the Naval Academy although I was stationed there at one point in my career. I only live about 30… Continue reading

  • George's memories

     Some time back my wife was given a box full of slides. You remember them, those little square pictures mounted in a cardboard frame. She was also given the projector to view them. Yes, it’s old technology but still functions… Continue reading