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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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  • 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

  • Opinionated or Informed?

     Many things in this world are subject to opinion. And just what is an opinion? The dictionary defines it as a view or judgement of something not necessarily based in fact. But then we have to decide what is a… Continue reading

  • the news

     Remember when the business of the news was to inform? Now it is centered around entertaining us. The business of the news, is business. That is the reason the news is more about opinion than actual fact. The bias in… Continue reading

  • Funny stuff

     Really? We have a member of the U.S. Congress bringing fried chicken to the house chambers. The intent was to call AG Barr a chicken! Really, isn’t that a classic case of bullying? Isn’t that what the liberal left would… Continue reading

  • judging

     Following yesterdays posting I did receive some comments. I always enjoy that because they do cause me to think a bit more. Most times after having written something I set it aside, at least for the day, having satisfied myself… Continue reading