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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 choice

     It appeared on the news once again, just a quick spot, that an Atheist group was suing the Gideon’s. They want the placing of Bibles in hotels and motels to stop. They are of course trying to use the ”… Continue reading

  • Back to the begininng

     Never having been 64 years old before I was wondering what I would write about. Just what do old people think about ? Well it seems 64 year old men think about pretty much the same thing as 63 year… Continue reading

  • 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