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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  • where you going ?

     Is where we go, where we have been ? I believe many of us pray for just that. The idea of heaven. Filled with our family and friends, free of sickness and certainly no drama, just a place of rest.… Continue reading

  • living by a code

     We have all heard and read about chivalry. Proud Knights fighting for the right and treating the maidens fair. A period in history romanticized in books and films. It was a code that really did exist. It was a loose… Continue reading

  • the right word

     Occasionally I review what I have written in the past, sometimes on purpose, sometimes by accident. I ran across a posting from November of last year that struck a chord with me. The title is Forbearance. I had experienced a… Continue reading

  • good news

     Heard some encouraging news yesterday. Scientists discovered the human brain making new brain cells at age 72 ! That’s right, before this it was believed that you didn’t make any new ones after age thirteen. But scientist studied the brains… Continue reading

  • for the children

     The news has been rather silent about this You Tube shooter. A mentally unstable individual took a pistol and shot people. Just a passing news story apparently. No walk-outs, no cries for pistol control and no media frenzy.  Wonder why… Continue reading

  • saying something ?

     I’m beginning to think this blog may have run its’ course. I have been writing, nearly every day for over seven years now. I guess there is a limit to what I have to say. Just how large a ”… Continue reading

  • pick an answer

     You could say every question is multiple choice. Is the popular answer always the correct choice ? Well now that certainly depends on a number of factors, the least of which is truth. If you are going for popularity, the… Continue reading

  • it matters people

      What two words don’t go together ? Pragmatic and Liberal. I keep shaking my head when I hear liberals talking about sensible gun control, and how that isn’t an infringement on the second amendment. To infringe is an attempt… Continue reading

  • subject to revision

    My great grandfather was born on 1April 1878. Yesterday would have been his 140th birthday. I consider myself blessed to have known him quite well. He lived a long life. He was ninety when he passed. Although as a young… Continue reading

  • Easter

     When I was small Easter meant, new clothes, the Easter bunny and ham for dinner. The bunny came first, of course, as that basket was there and waiting when I got up. I could eat a few pieces of candy… Continue reading