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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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  • Howards' Hope

     The wife and I took a ride yesterday to just enjoy the countryside. It was such a beautiful day and everything has turned green around us. I took along my new camera to capture some of the scenery. I don’t… Continue reading

  • Surprise

     Two months ago I had a bit of a medical emergency. After two days of complaining I went to the emergency room where I was informed I was having a heart attack. Well, who knew? It wasn’t anything like I… Continue reading

  • greater risk

     How are we going to disarm the bad guys? That is the question that is really being asked these days. Despite all the talk of reinforcing the school houses to resemble fortresses and possibly just banning certain gun accessories, the… Continue reading

  • Seeing hope

      My grandson Mark applied for and received an internship this summer. He will be working for the Caroline County States’ attorney. I know that he is excited for this opportunity and so am I. He has expressed an interest… Continue reading

  • the season

    We are headed toward Memorial day. For me that will always mean poppies and a parade. That is what happened on that day when I was a child. The boys from the VFW would be offering those poppies. I don’t… Continue reading

  • belief is the vehicle

     When I was small I often heard sermons concerning victory. The victory of Christ, triumph over sin and beating the devil. I was told how imperfect and frail I was in this world. I needed a savior and salvation was… Continue reading

  • frustrated

     Once again the country is experiencing a collective frustration. That is what follows these tragic events. Everyone knows there is little that can be done. No matter the cries for gun control, resource officers at schools, security measures, alarm systems… Continue reading

  • social priority

     Although I pay little attention to such things I can’t help but hear about this royal wedding. Harry and Meghan Markle, whoever she is. Harry I have heard about since his Mom was killed in that accident. I don’t have… Continue reading

  • My right?

     A girl in the sixth grade took a knee during the pledge of allegiance. She says she was inspired by none other than Colin Kapernick. When the teacher confronted her about it, apparently they have rules about this, she became… Continue reading

  • Nominating

     I can’t help but chuckle. I saw where Trump nominated a man for the CDC. I’ve never heard of this guy and know nothing about him. There was a meme on Facebook claiming he said, aids was a punishment from… Continue reading