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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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  • memories are better

     I see the advertisements all the time. I see meme’s on Facebook. Connect with your old buddies, you served together, sign up and relive the good times. Well all I can say is, it wasn’t all that. Now, I’m a… Continue reading

  • too late

     The conversation has begun once again, reparations! The last serious discussion of this took place ten years ago. So why do you think it has begun again? Couldn’t be because of an upcoming election could it? No, I’m certain that… Continue reading

  • memories or reminders

     Do you believe in signs? What I mean are signs from the deceased. I often see the one about if a Cardinal is in your yard it is someone you loved. That’s the type of signs I mean. Or are… Continue reading

  • act responsibly

     Rewriting the moral handbook. That seems to be the agenda of the 21st century here in America. What were traditionally known to be immoral acts are being justified by legislation. Just pick an issue, any issue and it becomes plain… Continue reading

  • pandering

     I read a news article yesterday posted on social media. The Mayor of Baltimore, Jack Young, signed legislation for Pride month! They had their annual parade and this legislation was timed to help them celebrate. It was touted as landmark… Continue reading

  • sacrificing ourselves

     The seven social sins. We have all heard or read them. They are often attributed to Gandhi but he was provided that list by a priest named Frederick Donaldson. They have been written about extensively. That is as it should… Continue reading

  • common sense

     Listening to the morning news and I hear this: a study has shown that children of parents who drink alcohol are more likely to drink alcohol themselves. What a shocker! The study has shown that parents that were more lenient… Continue reading

  • it's a problem

     I didn’t really listen closely to this news. There is some kind of workshop or think tank about Facebook and other social media. The headline I did hear was about ” monitoring ” what was posted. The issue being fake… Continue reading

  • gossip or history?

     I had packed away my old photographs and mementos in the attic. But I was asked to provide a copy of a particular one for a friend. I am always happy to do that and a bit flattered as well.… Continue reading

  • just who

     I didn’t write or post a blog yesterday. This morning a good friend asked me where it was. What a kind gesture on her part, thank you Marilyn. It is nice to know that you are missed. I think that… Continue reading