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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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  • a progressive temperance

     It’s been said that those that can’t play, coach. It does seem to be the case a great deal of the time. At least it seems that way with head coaches. Retired players are often position coaches or skill coaches.… Continue reading

  • bound

     It’s a topic I often touch upon; home. The place were we were raised is the place we call home. I think that is true of most of us anyway. I’m thinking it was our grade school years that constitute… Continue reading

  • sometimes it's no

      It’s a big day in and around Baltimore. Today they run the Preakness. The local news stations are in full on hype mode. The excitement is at a fever pitch. Today a ton of money will flow into the… Continue reading

  • being home

     I grew up in a small town. The cliche of everyone knows everyone else’s business did hold a bit of truth. There were few secrets. At least that was the impression. If there are secrets you wouldn’t know it, so.… Continue reading

  • dreaming

      Yesterday I posted a favorite quote: A man is not old until regrets take the place of dreams. ” ( John Barrymore ) It is a thought that has lingered with me for some time and surfaces every now… Continue reading

  • 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