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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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  • 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

  • In a mood

     It’s a rainy and cold Monday in Greensboro. The weather is reflective of my mood. There is no need for explanations, like the weather it just is. Like the weather you really can’t control it either. These moods come and… Continue reading

  • progress by surrender ?

     We often speak of progress. We are making progress, always going some where. It is what we are told we should be doing, all the time. Well, I don’t see what is wrong with knowing where you are and liking… Continue reading

  • Don't be mean

     The Texans owner had to apologize for saying, ” we can’t have the inmates running the prison ” in reference to his team. Somehow that was racist and the players were deeply offended. All I could do was shrug my… Continue reading

  • Mary's

     As kids we all had the corner store. Okay, I guess that is a generalization and isn’t completely true. I’m sure there are some that didn’t have that growing up. But setting aside all the possibilities I can say that… Continue reading

  • screaming !

     Well that 17 year old illegal alien got her abortion. Yes, she demanded her ” right ” to have an abortion and the United States courts agreed. Just what has happened here ? In the first place she enters the… Continue reading

  • grab and go

    Greensboro like a lot of small towns these days has a shortage of businesses. We have had several  restaurants. Sadly they just can’t seem to make it. I’m certain a lot of that has to do with codes, permits and… Continue reading

  • the dream

      It must have been a great idea. Just look at how many followed. We figured we had so much room and resources it would support everyone. All it took was the will to work. Isn’t that the original thought… Continue reading

  • over an autumn fire

     Last evening my grandson built a fire in his backyard. It is something he and I both enjoy. We are just burning leaves, sticks and branches. Whatever we can find is alright. Building a fire pit has been on the… Continue reading