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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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  • feeling amused

     I do get a kick out of some things, like posting a comment on the New York Times, and watching those liberals go crazy. I know, it’s rather like teasing the animals at the zoo, but it is amusing. Yesterday… Continue reading

  • what's the situation

      Is there such a thing as situational morality? I don’t believe there is, yet I sure hear a lot of folks defending just that. I have to say it leaves me a bit confused. If I believe an action… Continue reading

  • what we leave behind

     I was talking with my Mom on Mothers day, she is near 90 now, and remembering the things of my childhood. She was remembering about the flowers I would bring her for Mothers day and other occasions. Those flowers were… Continue reading

  • in the rear view

     Yesterday morning I was thinking about my grandson graduating from high school and all that entailed. It is the end of a childhood. And so I was feeling a little bit pensive about the whole situation when my granddaughter calls.… Continue reading

  • Reflections

     My grandson showed us his graduation pictures. That has sure come a long ways from when I had mine taken. It was a series of thirty five shots and they were excellent. As I admired them I couldn’t help but… Continue reading

  • Life is good

     An old friend I hadn’t seen in twenty three years passed through my neck of the woods yesterday evening. It wasn’t unexpected, I had been anticipating his arrival for some time. I surely wasn’t disappointed. We took a quick trip… Continue reading

  • Old friends and old memories

     Today I’m looking forward to seeing an old friend. Following high school we both went into the service, he an Army man and myself the Navy. I’m only seen him a few times since. Yes, we exchanged Christmas cards but… Continue reading

  • Vicarious?

     I was watching the show PD live, at least that is what I think it is called. But I’m sure you know what I mean. Anyway one of the officers is a guy they call Sticks. Apparently he was/is a… Continue reading

  • Whining

     Well the Kentucky Derby has been run and apparently there is a bit of controversy. The first horse across the finish line was disqualified and a 65-1 long shot wins the race. Now the owner of the horse that was… Continue reading

  • An epiphany

      All things in moderation. It is an axiom I haven’t always lived by, having done some things to excess. Yes, you can have too much fun! But I have been fortunate that no long term ill effects plaque me.… Continue reading