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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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  • being bullied

     Now this is something I hear a lot about, advertisements on television, posters, flyers and campaigns. This is something that is universally accepted as wrong. It is something that should never be allowed or tolerated in any fashion whatsoever. What… Continue reading

  • context and common sense

     The hot topic at the moment is birthright citizenship. President Trump says it needs to end and I agree wholeheartedly. What a lot of those protesting this don’t understand is it is not a constitutional guarantee to those that are… Continue reading

  • for reward?

     Is reward a requirement of faith? That is to say, does God exist solely to give reward. Is that the reason we should follow his laws? It is the promise, is it not? Those who believe in me shall not… Continue reading

  • Indifference

     Charles Caleb Colton said, ” there are three modes of bearing the ills of life, by indifference, by philosophy, and by religion. ” It is the first that has been on my mind lately. Indifference. It is indifference that is… Continue reading

  • a bar too high?

     I don’t know a whole lot about Charles Caleb Colton. I have stumbled upon several quotes of his over the years and found them insightful. I read just a small biography of him, very small, that says he was well… Continue reading

  • the last game

     My grandson played his last official soccer game last night. I remember when he began as a little boy and watched him progress through the ranks. As a senior this was his last year. Another milestone has been reached. He… Continue reading

  • Modern living

     Does anyone remember having a prop stick by the window? You know, that stick you put in the window to hold it open because the cord on the window weight had broken. What’s that you say, what’s a window weight?… Continue reading

  • what remains?

     In considering the miracle that is life, and when it begins, I have more questions that answers. I say that because answers are verifiable facts, proven by scientific methods, or universally accepted as truth. Faith plays no role in fact.… Continue reading

  • paying up

     Well it’s another morning and I’m still not wealthy. Didn’t win the mega-millions, had one number. Ah, but I have a powerball ticket and hope springs eternal. I don’t buy these tickets all the time, just when the mood strikes.… Continue reading

  • Social accountabilty

     I first saw it on social media and now I’ve seen it on the evening news. towns creating legislation about trick or treating. Fines will be levied and people possibly detained. I admit at first I didn’t believe the reports… Continue reading