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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  • a sticky wicket

     I heard of the current legal battle concerning posting plans for 3-D printing an AR style weapon. As I understand it that action has temporarily been halted, although a few thousand copies of those plans have already been downloaded. It… Continue reading

  • Listening

     It was a popular thing a few years back. People were recording themselves stating their final wishes on a video. This video was to be shown at the funeral or celebration of life as they call it these days. That’s… Continue reading

  • conjuring a memory

    It has been said a picture is worth a thousand words. I present this picture as an example of a picture gone silent. This photo was among my great grandfathers things and is unidentified. By all estimates it was taken… Continue reading

  • The Doctor is in

     My wife had an appointment with her primary physician. Doesn’t that sound strange? It does to me because when I was growing up we went to the doctor, we didn’t have a doctor, just whoever was available at the moment.… Continue reading

  • time travel

     The past few days I’ve gone fishing and crabbing. As a result I haven’t been on social media very much or listened to the news. I certainly haven’t missed the drama but do feel a bit uninformed. Just what have… Continue reading

  • Gone Fishin'

    No, really I’ve gone fishin’.  Continue reading

  • sanctity

     Forthright sanctimony. That’s what I call what I write. And yes I have been called sanctimonious. I can see that and I really can’t argue with that opinion. Of course I just see it as being forthright. Another name for… Continue reading

  • A plan

     My plan today is to go catch a few crabs. Maryland is famous for its’ blue crabs. I guess being born by the water and around fisherman I feel the need to get an early start. I’ve got my gear… Continue reading

  • just social media

     I was involved in a bit of a discussion, my fault, I posed a question. I read the responses and responded to those comments. I felt the whole thing was cordial enough. Later, to my complete surprise it was implied… Continue reading

  • Is that possible

     I’m thinking I may have worn a memory out. Do you think that is even possible? I never dreamed that it could happen, but I think it has. I have looked at, turned over and nuzzled with a memory for… Continue reading