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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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  • Ruminating

      The majority of us long to be were we came from, and pray for were we will go. At least that is my estimation of things. I have discovered that home isn’t where I left it and so a… Continue reading

  • between dreams and disappointment

     Life resides somewhere between dreams and disappointment. When we are children we are filled with dreams. For some those dreams are a constant and they go in pursuit. Yes there are those that achieve those childhood dreams. I do believe… Continue reading

  • old friends and new strangers

     I had an exchange with an old classmate yesterday on Facebook. This is a person I have known since childhood but not since adulthood. A lot of that has happened since the introduction of the internet and social media. Overall… Continue reading

  • playing the game

    The game of life. That is what I have heard people call our presence of this earth. Well, I want to go back to a time when the rules were understood. It seems to me there is only one rule… Continue reading

  • past gossip

     I shared this bit of family history with my wife’s sister yesterday and she found it interesting. I thought perhaps you might too. You know when you are a kid how you just don’t put relationships together ? What I… Continue reading

  • act your age

     I had to get some bloodwork done and so was sitting in the waiting area. There was an elderly lady struggling to get up from her chair when she was called. I offered my hand to her, which she accepted.… Continue reading

  • fifty two days

     Here it is, August. Amazing how quickly the summer seems to be going. They say the older you get the faster time appears to be. I would concur with that assessment. Time is a relevant thing, Einstein told us that… Continue reading

  • are you entertained ?

     I have seen in the news several times lately that there are changes being made to what electronics are being allowed in your carry on luggage. The TSA saying if it is larger than a cell phone it must be… Continue reading

  • time and context

      There are certain moments, certain memories captured in our minds that we really can’t share with others. They are those times when we say, you had to be there. I am often reminded of that when I try to… Continue reading

  • new places and old memories

     I’ve lived here in Greensboro for about 25 years now and I’m getting to know the place. I should say, I’m getting to know place names. An example is, red bridges. If I say that to another person that has… Continue reading