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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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  • In the attempt

     I placed flags on the graves of three veterans that I know in the Greensboro cemetery. I’m aware of many more that lie there but selected three in particular. The first one is my daughter in laws father, Tom Albino.… Continue reading

  • the easy way

    We have had another tragic shooting. The question is being asked again, why. What can we do to stop this? Gun control? Is that the answer? No, I don’t believe disarming the innocent will prevent the guilty from committing these… Continue reading

  • does it matter

     Are we obligated to make a change? That’s a question I find myself asking this morning. What I mean is, can we just go along minding our own business, unconcerned with the world around us? It seems to me that… Continue reading

  • everybody does it

     I read a small article that pointed out that the candidate named Beto, who I’m not really familiar with, dropped the ” F ” bomb on live television. As I understand it he was saying how ” f-ing ” proud… Continue reading

  • I'll be watching

     The election didn’t go the way I had hoped. Well, it happens and I will move on with what we have. It will not do any good to cry about it and throw a fit. Ah it’s a bitter pill… Continue reading

  • right to vote

     I read a news report where some states are considering lowering the voting age to 16. Setting aside all discussion of whether that is a good idea or not, I remarked that the 26th Amendment to the constitution sets that… Continue reading

  • a decision to be made

     Tomorrow we vote. I can’t help but wonder if the caravan of migrants will continue towards our border or disperse throughout central America. I do think that will hinge upon who wins and loses. If the Republicans maintain control of… Continue reading

  • a more permissive faith

     It is a frequent topic of mine because it is frequently on my mind. This morning I find myself thinking about it once again. The topic? God, the practice of religion and the whole philosophy behind it. The existence of… Continue reading

  • The seasons

     I haven’t heard any talk of Indian summer this year, or is it now Native American Summer? I certainly wouldn’t want to offend anyone. Whatever you call it I think it may have arrived here in Greensboro. I also believe… Continue reading

  • as the tower crumbles

     There was an old saying I often heard growing up, if the shoe fits, wear it. That came to mind the other day as I read a post. This person was complaining about other people posting stuff they felt aimed… Continue reading