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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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  • I'll share

      I have a wooden chest where I store old photographs and other bits of memorabilia. I refer to that as my archives. It does contain a wide variety of objects that have survived over the years. Perhaps the strangest… Continue reading

  • misdirected

     For just 18 dollars a month you can save a dog or a cat! Just 18 dollars a month! You can also give to the Wounded Warrior Project. Same price, 18 dollars a month. Is it only me, or does… Continue reading

  • My opinion

     The supreme court is hearing arguments regarding the legality of some transgender legislation. I really haven’t been paying close attention to all of that as it isn’t a concern of mine. I don’t know anyone that is transgender and certainly… Continue reading

  • home for Christmas

      Six years gone. It was exactly six years ago today that my sister went to her final rest. I still wait for her phone call, look for a card from her on my birthday and speak of her. Time,… Continue reading

  • just in case

      The news and current events often influence my thoughts and this morning is no different. Biden, having pardoned a ten year crime spree by his son Hunter, certainly changes things. I can’t help but question that. Well, first off… Continue reading

  • a lesson

      We are approaching that “date that will live in infamy” and I haven’t forgotten. It’s certainly a date I will remember, as a remembrance of those that went before me. I wasn’t born until twelve years after that infamous… Continue reading

  • perceived

      I began writing these blogs as an amusement. The reason has changed a bit over the years. Today I’m telling myself they are going to be a record. A way to leave my thoughts, my feelings and observations behind… Continue reading

  • Written

      An argument I often hear goes something like; the bible doesn’t say anything about this or that, the constitution doesn’t say anything about that, or that’s what it says, but that isn’t what it means. I always have to… Continue reading

  • Transforming

      Transforming America. It is a thought that came to mind as I read a Facebook posting concerning the greeting, Happy Holiday’s. This meme was explaining how that greeting was actually a sign of respect to others because you don’t… Continue reading

  • suddenly

      Don’t make any sudden moves. That was a line I heard often in those old cowboy movies. It was a warning. Any sudden moves will result in catastrophic results. In the movie, you get shot, dead, on the spot.… Continue reading