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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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  • better than bacon

     I saw it in a magazine and was reminded of the bacon cure. Well it was Reminesce magazine, so. It took a little while to dislodge that memory but there it was. Now the thing being cured in that article… Continue reading

  • the right answer

     I am often told, in my many discussions, that everything isn’t black and white. I understand that completely, there are many factors to consider when making a choice. My point is, and always will be, in the end you have… Continue reading

  • tolerance

     I was having a discussion with my grandson when he brings up this concept. He says, laws can impose my morality on others. Now, his intention is to become a lawyer and he has interned with the States Attorney. Of… Continue reading

  • Tradition

     With Easter just around the corner the Peeps have arrived. I have a package on my desk right now. A small slit has been cut into the cellophane to allow for aging. That’s because like a fine wine, peeps do… Continue reading

  • pay attention

     So what happened? Sixteen federal charges dropped without an explanation. Just like that! The court documents are sealed, his record expunged. It has been reported that the prosecutor received a 408,000 dollar donation for George Soros. If true, that seems… Continue reading

  • invested

     At 65 I don’t think of myself as old. Age is a relative thing however. But I have accepted the fact that I’m not as young as I once was, funny how that works. In todays world where many people… Continue reading

  • sad and angry

     I read yesterday of a tragic occurrence. A nineteen year old girl that survived the Parkland school shootings committed suicide. It was speculated that she suffered from PTSD. That’s post traumatic stress disorder to be perfectly clear about it. There… Continue reading

  • what remains

     I thnk the hope is to leave something behind. Isn’t that what we all want? We know that we all will go one day, it’s inevitable, but we want to leave something of ourselves behind. It isn’t money or material… Continue reading

  • artifacts and possibilites

     It recently came into my possession. My sister had been its’ caretaker for a number of years, but with her passing I was honored to take over that duty. Actually it was offered to me and I accepted gratefully. This… Continue reading

  • reminders

     After a certain age it seems the Doctor’s appointments just seem to stack up. It is fortunate, in todays world, that we have so many ways to be reminded. I get notifications on the computer and by text message. When… Continue reading