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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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  • A celestial curiosity

    We launched a rocket (space ship) with four astronauts aboard yesterday. Their mission is to circle the moon a few times and return to earth in ten days. They are testing out a variety of systems to ensure they work… Continue reading

  • Get real

    Who decides who are the smart people? Have you ever really thought about that? I mean sure when it comes to an occupation, a skill or knowledge of history that can be measured. I’m talking about intelligence however. I’m talking… Continue reading

  • Sanity

    I have mentioned I began writing these blogs as a means of just telling my story. My thought being if I don’t tell the story someone else will, and they might not get it right. I’m the authority on this… Continue reading

  • Holiday protesting

    I heard that there were No Kings protests yesterday. I didn’t see any but where I live I didn’t expect I would either. Small town America, you bet it is. I didn’t leave my small town. I did see a… Continue reading

  • Pennies

    Yesterday I made a purchase at Arby’s and for the first time my total was rounded. That is to say the total was $5.79 but I was charged $5.75. I was surprised they rounded that down and not up. That… Continue reading

  • Get real

    As has become my habit, I post good morning to my Facebook page. Then I scroll down the page to see what’s happening. It has become the same old thing, predominately political rhetoric. It does seem to be dominated by… Continue reading

  • Privileged

    We call it embracing our heritage, honoring our cultural roots and heritage. It’s all the rage these days. I see that quite differently though, I see it as an appropriation. It’s the claim to a past you never had, never… Continue reading

  • What do you expect?

    Man has always looked for a new way to do everything. It doesn’t matter what it is, whether it is growing food, building a home, or just getting from one place to another, man tries to find another way. We… Continue reading

  • Springing ahead

    Spring has arrived and it’s time to change things up once again. We humans do follow the seasons. I grew up in the New England area of the country and so am used to four seasons. I have lived in… Continue reading

  • Handy Andy

    I wonder how people become so fascinated with a single subject or activity? It’s something I think about often when seeing what others have accomplished or profess to be expert in. I have no doubt that many are just that,… Continue reading