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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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  • heritage

     Elizabeth Warren has taken an Ancestry DNA test to prove her Native American heritage. The results are in, less than 1/64 of her DNA supports that claim. Is it enough to claim that heritage? In my view, no. In fact… Continue reading

  • where diid you get that?

     I heard on the news that Sears has filed for bankruptcy. Good ole, dear Sear & Roebuck. Roebuck stopped being used in the name in 2004. That was the year Sears merged with K-Mart, it was all downhill from there.… Continue reading

  • a matter of trust

     There is a commercial about a Hyundai car that sets me to thinking every time I see it. The main feature being advertised about this vehicle is a tracking feature. This car will send information back to, in this case… Continue reading

  • Guided by accident?

      Are we here on purpose or is it all accidental? That is the central question that needs answered. It would determine whether there are morals, ethics and standards that we need to follow or if we can just act… Continue reading

  • signs of the season

     Fall weather arrived last evening while I was at the soccer game. Like a line out of Forest Gump, just like that, it was fall. Their wasn’t a lot of wind but it was definitely chilly. While I was driving… Continue reading

  • drowned out

     Anyone that knows me knows I love to talk. But now I find myself growing tired of the conversation. When we begin to dismiss a presumption of innocence and decide that people are guilty based solely on an accusation, there… Continue reading

  • non-binary

     I saw a post on my newsfeed about New York City joining Oregon, Washington and New Jersey in allowing a non-binary designation on birth certificates. Yes, a third option for your gender. It is for those folks that don’t identify… Continue reading

  • uncertain

     This morning I find myself ruminating. My thoughts are so deep I can’t see them! That’s a problem when trying to post. Today is my sisters birthday and one of my granddaughter’s too. One is 67 and the other 15.… Continue reading

  • Who?

     Yesterday was Columbus day, indigenous peoples day in some states, and I heard the annual complaining about Christopher Columbus. Yes it’s true he was no saint. Yes, it is true he was European, an Italian guy, and sailed for Spain.… Continue reading

  • time

     Einstein theorized about time being a non-linear event. I must say I agree with him. I don’t have any mathematical formula to demonstrate my theory, or propose a hypothesis, I’ve got gray hair. I’ve been around the block a few… Continue reading