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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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  • is more enough

     I saw a meme about housing those that call themselves refugees. Apparently the United Stats has erected a tent city for them. The question was if we could do that for them why can’t we do it for the homeless… Continue reading

  • back on track

     I went on a little hiatus. I was disconnected from the news and Facebook for almost six days. I didn’t miss it nearly as much as I thought I might. I did notice that folks everywhere seem a bit more… Continue reading

  • come as you are

     I’m leaving this morning for a trip to Florida. I’m not one to go on vacations and such very often, that isn’t the way I was raised! Still, it is a blessing to be able to do so. I am… Continue reading

  • look both ways

     When I was growing up there were three classes of people. There were the rich people, the poor people and there was us. That’s the way I thought of it anyway. To be rich you only needed to have a… Continue reading

  • planning ahead

     We are half way through the year 2018. Alright this is day 164 so technically not half,  but in my mind it is. June being the sixth month and we are halfway through June, sooo. The official start of summer… Continue reading

  • over time

     Thinking about time. I heard on the news this morning the alarmists worrying about Antarctic ice melting. I don’t remember the exact figures they were talking about just that they claim the worlds oceans have risen by 3/10 of an… Continue reading

  • buying an education?

     I tend to believe you really do get what you pay for. At least that is the best case scenario, sometimes you do get disappointed, Caveat Emptor being the guide. There is a candidate running for governor here in Maryland… Continue reading

  • all he's got

     I woke to see Trump at his press conference. I admit it is a bit early to listen and comprehend what he was saying. The reporters seemed to be a bit more respectful this time, maybe because it was an… Continue reading

  • Bona Fide

     I was watching the price is right the other day and they got to the part where they ask an audience member for an item. On this day they said I’ll give you a hundred dollars if you have a… Continue reading

  • discerning

     Few of us walk alone. For the faithful they never really walk alone, we hear that all the time, but that isn’t what I have in mind this morning. I’m thinking about the choices we make every day. Those choices… Continue reading