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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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  • Context

     The harshest reality is looking in the mirror. That is my thought this fine Friday morning. I have looked in the mirror with accusing eyes. I can’t deny the excuses made, the justification for actions taken, and deceit that I have… Continue reading

  • Offended by the obvious

     Yesterday I saw a news article about Adam Jones being ” racially abused ” at Fenway park. After reading the article and then listening to the news people on television it was determined he had been called names. Yes these… Continue reading

  • tourists

     Well the grass cutting has started. Everything is green here in the ” Green Garden county. ” Caroline county was named after Lady Caroline Eden, wife of the last colonial governor of Maryland. It was formed in 1773. It is… Continue reading

  • fashionable

     I was wondering if I am alone in this ? I was listening to Pandora radio, classis country and all those tunes are so familiar to me. I began to wonder, just when did I stop listening to the music… Continue reading

  • social conscience

     We are taught since birth that life isn’t just about us. Isn’t that the truth of it ? Well, maybe not so much anymore, in these modern times that isn’t as prevalent as it used to be. My own generation… Continue reading

  • taken for granted

     Went out and bought some clams yesterday. The wife and I will enjoy them on the half shell. In doing so I was reminded of the days I used to go dig’em down to Hands Creek. It is an old… Continue reading

  • Honest diplomacy ?

     It is sometimes difficult to reconcile the loss of yesterday with the promise of tomorrow. This becomes increasingly difficult as we age. The reason is a simple one, tomorrows begin to run short. You do have to accept that fact.… Continue reading

  • bits and pieces

     Having spent twenty years in the Navy I often find my past is in bits and pieces. There are times when this is troubling. I do feel like I missed out on some things because of that. The old motto… Continue reading

  • hate and disappointment

     Why is it even when we knew the true character of a person, or peoples, we are still disappointed ? Is it because we all harbor hope that these folks will change ? I think that is the case with… Continue reading

  • erasing history ?

     I was reading about the removal of four confederate monuments from the city of New Orleans. Here in Maryland there has been an ongoing fight about the ” Peace cross ” that was erected to commemorate 49 soldiers lost in battle… Continue reading