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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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  • Going Clamming

     And so today I celebrate another birthday. Yup, I will have been here on this globe for 64 years. That is 6.4 decades ! Ah well, time goes on . My plan is to go clamming. That is an activity… Continue reading

  • Getting home

     For those of you that remember we had an ” oil ” shortage back in ’73. That is what we were told anyway. The truth was OPEC, a collection of Arab countries decided to place an embargo on oil. That… Continue reading

  • The truth is a tool

     Every once in a while when I am writing a line or phrase will come out that I enjoy. I usually write them down elsewhere and call them my quotes. I think everyone should have their own quotes, don’t you… Continue reading

  • Opening old wounds

     ” The world premiere of “Detroit,” the movie, will be happening in Detroit, the city where the events that inspired it actually took place. Oscar-winning director Kathryn Bigelow’s film about the 1967 Detroit riot will have its official debut on… Continue reading

  • an unanswered question

     It is a popular expression right now, ” thank you for your service. ” You hear people say that all the time. I hear it all the time. I’m never quite sure how to respond. A simple you’re welcome is… Continue reading

  • a " daycation "

     Today the plan is to take a ” daycation. ” Hey, I can make up words. A ” daycation ” is a vacation for one day but you probably surmised that much. Anyway my wife and I along with one… Continue reading

  • Something more

     I saw that Muslim gentleman on television this morning. Ever notice how they emphasize that ? The fact that he is a Muslim. Don’t say what country he comes from though. Muslim isn’t a nationality but his religion and that’s makes… Continue reading

  • everyone is doing it

     I seldom know what I want to write about when I get up in the morning. I just turn on the computer, check my e-mail, say Good Morning followed by birthday greetings as appropriate. It is a routine I have… Continue reading

  • A luxury vacation

     I still enjoy watching the price is right. The price of things certainly have gone up that much is certain. Most of the prizes I really don’t have a clue how much something like that would cost. Hot tubs, exercise… Continue reading

  • The Derby

     I stayed up to watch the home run derby last evening. That is an unusual thing for me these days staying up past eight o’clock. I haven’t found many shows worth staying up for. I suppose I’m just getting old.… Continue reading