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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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  • being judged

    You must be willing to share your thoughts without fear of judgment. This is one of the secrets to a successful life. Until you can give voice to those ideas, those ideas will never flourish, or die. They will just… Continue reading

  • just a while longer

     I’m thinking it is time for a big clean out. I have been saying it for years now but this time I mean it! I have got to get rid of a bunch of this stuff that has collected over… Continue reading

  • the future has arrived

     A couple of little items in the news caught my attention. First, the Boy Scouts of America are changing their name. Begining next year they will be The Scouts, BSA. I know, doesn’t make any sense to me either. Everyone… Continue reading

  • Success and Money

     Success and money. The two are inexplicitly linked. We say we don’t need money to be successful, yet money is used to measure that success. When others are willing to spend their money on whatever product you have to offer,… Continue reading

  • still living

     I have been fortunate enough to make it past a couple obstacles lately. It wasn’t because of anything I did specifically rather I feel it is just fate unfolding before me. All you have to do is look beyond yourself… Continue reading

  • detached?

     I’ve heard of selective listening. I’ve even been accused of that by my wife and others. It’s not true, I hear every word but we’ll just leave that right there. What I get annoyed by is selective reading. That happens… Continue reading

  • a beginning

     Is there a beginning to an end ? There is, in as far as defined limits. The challenge lies in identifying the beginning ? When did it start ? Is the starting point a wholly subjective thing ? Yes I… Continue reading

  • Popularity and profit

     I, along with everyone else in the world noticed the Korea thing happening. North and South meeting in the demilitarized zone, planting a pine tree. The rocket man promising to dismantle his arsenal. But does anyone believe this ? It… Continue reading

  • justice

     All aboard the victim train ! Me Too, Me Too. That is what I’m hearing since Cosby was found guilty. It’s a victory for every woman that has ever not been believed. A real milestone because we all know that… Continue reading

  • acheiving success

     Success is defined by the culture in which you live. Wouldn’t you say that is an accurate statement ? Meeting societal norms and expectations makes you successful. That has to be true , at least to the others people in… Continue reading