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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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  • without a net

     I watched another advertisement for some kind of rehabilitation center. It is just another in a stream of those ads. I can only assume business is booming. The spokesperson was citing figures and statistics that were eye opening. I caught… Continue reading

  • never forgotten

     It is that time of year again, time for Wreaths across America. I have written about this in past years but thought I would write a reminder. This campaign is to provide a Christmas Wreath, or Holiday Wreath if you… Continue reading

  • fair enough

    You ever wonder about things ? I do, all the time. Lately I’ve been wondering about the proposed tax plan from the Trump administration. I haven’t really seen it in its’ entirety or read it. Generally all I have seen… Continue reading

  • knowing why

     I expect the gun control debate will begin anew. The cries for something to be done will reach a crescendo. Then something else will happen and that debate quiets down once gain. Just why this 26 year old white guy… Continue reading

  • Forbearance

     He wore blue jeans and a flannel shirt jacket as I watched him walk slowly across the cemetery. I was just driving by, coming home from the hardware store. Just before I passed him he had stopped and with his… Continue reading

  • The volunteering victim

     When I heard the news that Bergdahl would receive no prison time I was angered. My initial reaction was, how could this be ? This man is an admitted deserter. Not only did he desert his post but he endangered… Continue reading

  • circling around

     Every once in a while I post a comment on other forums besides Facebook. Yes, I am susceptible to click bait like everyone else. There are times when the question asked or view expressed prompts a response. I did that… Continue reading

  • contrite stupidity

     I turn on the morning news to hear a funny story. Well, it isn’t funny really but I couldn’t help but laugh. There was this 28 year old mother that was stopped and arrested. Her crime ? He had tied… Continue reading

  • help yourself

    ” God helps those who help themselves.” Although it sounds like one, it isn’t a Bible verse. This was one of my Grandmothers favorite sayings. The real meaning is to stay busy, do for yourself and don’t expect others to… Continue reading

  • Hobo's and halloween

     Halloween 2017. A lot has changed about Halloween since I was a little spook. By spook I mean ghost, spirit, specter, phantom, apparition or nebulous image, just to be clear. I hear this year there is a problem with cultural… Continue reading