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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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  • co-existance

     To suppose that any form of government will secure liberty or happiness without any virtue in the people, is a chimerical idea. ( James Madison )  I ran across this quote and thought to myself, hey, that is what I’ve been… Continue reading

  • friends and company

     I don’t have a lot of close friends. I never have and most likely never will. There are many reasons for this that I’m sure a doctor could analyze. Personally I think it is simply because I don’t surround myself… Continue reading

  • Listening

    Back in the day, when I was being raised, a child was to be seen and not heard. At the time I thought that just meant adults were talking about stuff they didn’t want me to hear. I guess there was… Continue reading

  • Picture worthy

     Do you ever find yourself staring at the background ? It is something I often do when looking at my old photographs. It isn’t always a conscious thing, I just find myself doing that. I suppose it is because I want… Continue reading

  • The heart knows

     For many of us we work and save our money to get the things we want. New houses, cars, boats or whatever. We take vacations and see the places we dreamed about as children. We buy the latest tech and… Continue reading

  • there is a reason

     There are times when my memories are like a ball of string all wound up. I’ll find an end and start to pull on it. Sometimes those memories just come right out and at others they get all tangled up.… Continue reading

  • One nation

     You can see the divide in America today. Everyone is talking about it. Calls for unity are coming from all directions. I haven’t seen any serious efforts being made by either side. Each movement is met with suspicion by the… Continue reading

  • Unisex

     I often say there is little to say that hasn’t already been said. The challenge lies in presenting those same thoughts in a new or novel way. I guess that is why there are so many forms of writing. I dabble… Continue reading

  • I'm certain

     The hardest person to convince of anything, is yourself. That is a lesson I have learned over time and it has proven itself time and again. Many times I start out thinking I can or that something is a good… Continue reading

  • patience and fame

     It has been said each of us will have a moment. The statement is attributed to Andy Warhol but it has been disputed by some. It doesn’t really matter because Warhol will receive the credit forever. Known for his art… Continue reading