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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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  • Parenting

     Sometimes I feel like sharing an amusing anecdote. I do have to consider it, the subject matter that is, carefully. I have been told that I have a rather large mesh to my filter. That is to say, I tell… Continue reading

  • A pineapple-pumpkin

     I went over and sat with my son as we handed out candy. It’s been a few years since I have done that and it was reassuring to see that not much had changed. The tradition continues and it’s a… Continue reading

  • who's responsible

     I read an article about Georgetown University promising to set aside four hundred thousand dollars a year for descendants of slaves.  It was explained that nearly two hundred years ago Georgetown University had sold two hundred and seventy two slaves… Continue reading

  • success

     There is a commercial that comes on television that really bugs me. This advertisement is for a drug rehabilitation center. The thing about it that bugs me is this line, ” you’ve succeeded before, you can succeed again. ” Now… Continue reading

  • that's life

     I received an invitation to join a particular Facebook group. I rarely join up with those things as I can’t pay attention to them all. I try to keep my friends list short and my groups few. I figure there… Continue reading

  • Dedicated

     It was one hundred and thirty three years ago today that the Statue of Liberty was unveiled. The official name given to her by the sculptor is The statue of liberty enlightening the word. We were all taught that the… Continue reading

  • in the long term

     Yesterday I wrote, ” what is vice, but what we like, but know it ain’t right. ” Posting it to Facebook I did receive a comment on that. The comment was an observation stating that depends on who is judging… Continue reading

  • steadfast

     Yesterday I saw a Facebook post celebrating a pastor of a local church. It was a picture of a cake, with a cross in colored frosting. I couldn’t help but remark, I wonder if that is appropriate.  I can certainly… Continue reading

  • annoyed

     Since beginning blogging, although it turns into more of a journal at times, I have become more aware of my moods. It happens when I can’t decide what I want to write about. As I think about possible topics I… Continue reading

  • as the world turns

     Before posting a conclusion yesterday I did some reading. I wouldn’t call it research as I merely read what was printed without going to multiple sources. What I was reading about was immigration in America. I was only interested in… Continue reading