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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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  • grandmas' kitchen

       I remember well grandmas kitchen. It was the heart and soul of the house. Yes my grandmother had a big old coal fired cook stove in the corner. A wood box sat beside it and a coal bucket. The… Continue reading

  • being cool

     They reported in the news yesterday that a protest group was going to hand out joints at Trumps inauguration. Apparently the intent is to have everybody light up at the same time, thus avoiding arrest. In DC it is legal… Continue reading

  • drifting

     There are times when I feel more like I’m drifting rather than heading anywhere. I’ve been told that is a bad thing. I should be working toward a goal or a destination. That is what we are told, isn’t it… Continue reading

  • looking back

     Three days into the year and I haven’t had to write 2017 yet, well I just did. How long will it take before you remember that ? The years are all running together now. Quick, what year did 9/11 take… Continue reading

  • patiently frustrated

     So far this has been a year of patient frustration. It is a combination I do not enjoy. Where I a wealthy man I would just pay someone to straighten this whole computer mess out ! Alas I’m just a… Continue reading

  • and the year begins

     Last evening I was browsing some pictures on my computer when I get a message. Your computer needs to restart. It shuts off, starts back up to say, it’s broken. Great, now what ? After spending several hours floundering around,… Continue reading

  • what's playing

      This being the last day of the year I find myself reflecting. I would think that is what most of us are doing. Well maybe those that are looking forward to tonight’s celebration are not, they are busy looking… Continue reading

  • Contented ?

     It seems to me your happiness is dependent upon the things you want. A rather obvious statement don’t you think ? If you get what you want, you’re happy. It really is as simple as that. The challenge for us… Continue reading

  • passing the test

     How can I know for sure unless I have been tested ? That is a question I have asked myself on many occasions. I offer advice and solutions, I say what I would do, but do I really know ? The… Continue reading

  • sentiment and sediment

     Yesterday we packed up Christmas. Everything was taken down, packed into totes and put away. We even sorted out some of the unwanted decorations. They are sitting on the curb waiting for the trash man. Although I no longer wanted… Continue reading