It has been said if you want to know yourself, write. Join me on my journey of discovery, we just might discover something together

Memories, a memoir, philosophy or simply the ramblings of a boomer. These are my thoughts, my observations and my opinions.

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  • deciding

     My normal routine is to sit at this keyboard and write my thoughts each morning. It has become somewhat of a habit. My sister tells me she has been ” journaling ” for many years. She is the only one… Continue reading

  • Pride or Defiance?

     Pride and defiance, two words that seem to be confused an awful lot these days. They really do have different meanings. But, in the last few years I have been seeing them used interchangeably. The intent is to minimize. That… Continue reading

  • hoping

     Did you know it is almost always wrong to defend the status quo? Yup, did some research on the internet about that and that was my conclusion. Look up some quotes from famous authors, essays and other references and that… Continue reading

  • Deviating

     It was in the news. I guess it is an important story. We are about to have our very first gay super hero! A lesbian to boot, because well, anything else might be sexist. Now I admit to not listening… Continue reading

  • the last I remember

     After writing yesterdays posting there was some discussion. That is a good thing. I do hope that anyone reading my postings thinks about what I am trying to say. I don’t seem to have the ability to be direct about… Continue reading

  • the last time

     When we say the phrase, for the last time, it is usually said with sorrow. At least that seems to be  the case the majority of the time. We are putting something behind us, and often it is something that… Continue reading

  • As it should be

     This is a follow up to yesterdays story. I just love history and the telling of it. As is often the case it isn’t always want we thought it to be. After writing and posting that story about my fathers’… Continue reading

  • History and Mystery

      I’m certain I have written about this in the past, I just can’t remember when. Seems like I included a photo as well. Well, I’m guessing if I can’t remember, you won’t either. I woke up, got my morning… Continue reading

  • Anticipation

     There are times when I feel myself anticipating the past. I wonder if this happens to others? Anyone that knows me or has read my blogs knows I like the past and reminiscing. My walls are covered with old photographs.… Continue reading

  • Purpose or popularity

     We have all heard of the struggling artist. The person that is painting their pictures and having little commercial success. Ah, but they do it for the art is the story we are told. Some admire these folks for their… Continue reading