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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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  • 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

  • Mob rule?

     This is one of those rare mornings when I don’t have much to say. It has turned a little chilly and I’m distracted by that. There is no big outrage occurring at the moment and that is an amazing thing.… Continue reading

  • Blockheads

     I haven’t done a lot of research or reading about this so called migrant caravan heading for our southern border. I do find it a bit coincidental that its’ timing matches the mid-term elections. I understand this had to had… Continue reading

  • Wondering

      We are nothing more than a fragment of ethereal energy acting upon our current reality. We control that reality, although place the blame on others. We do so because it is the others that judge us. When our reality… Continue reading

  • verbal violence

     Occasionally foul language will appear on Facebook, falling within community standards I assume, as I haven’t heard of any of it being removed, political statements notwithstanding. Now I dislike seeing that language as I find it offensive in certain social… Continue reading

  • pressured to practice

     A couple days ago I read an interesting posting on Facebook. It was a longer post and I’m certain many passed over it. This post was talking about the Catholic faith and how it was misunderstood by many people. Really… Continue reading