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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  • 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

  • Let me explain

     I started writing that book I always talk about. Well, truth is I started a while ago but have begun to write the words down. I found a book writing program on the Internet that is free to use that… Continue reading

  • Victimized ?

     How did it come to be that being a victim became an empowerment ? It certainly appears that way to me, why else would so many claim to be a victim ? In my experience people claim that status because… Continue reading

  • a plan

    We are twenty days into October. I went to the candidate meet and greet for our local elections. It was held at the new ” Community hall ” that the fire department built. A new engine house is to follow… Continue reading

  • missing out

     I was thinking about some of the things kids miss out on today. You know the things that have fallen out of favor and been replaced by electronics and such. One of those things that came to mind was receiving… Continue reading

  • making a choice

     I saw in the news where California now allows you to not choose a sex on your drivers license. That’s correct, you don’t have to choose between male or female. You can now say you are non-binary ! That means… Continue reading

  • Dried Ink

     I started writing some of my blogs in cursive in a notebook. My thinking is that action will add value. I have always found hand written items to be far more personal. I do think it is something falling by… Continue reading

  • The popular principle ?

     Not much changes in the world as far as human emotions go. Emotions all too often form our character as well. The ancient Greek philosophers and others formed schools and wrote extensively about such things. Personally I have only read… Continue reading