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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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  • stored emotion

     When I first began this blog I called it Random Thoughts and Memories because I figured that is what I would write about. As it turns out it is more random thoughts than memories. The reason for that is a… Continue reading

  • in left field

     You have heard the expression ” out of left field ” and know exactly what that means. Well, it happened to me just last evening. As I getting ready to go to bed I did one last check in on… Continue reading

  • an opinion on opinion

     I will write about another topic that really amounts to nothing more than an opinion. I am like everyone else in that regard, I’ve got an opinion. I like to think I have the correct opinion but is that possible… Continue reading

  • a hobby ?

     Sometime back I heard about this elf on a shelf thing. I read a little about it and it seemed like a fun thing to do with smaller children. I admit I don’t remember much about the whole deal. I… Continue reading

  • at odds

     There are times when I find myself at odds with popular opinion. It is unsettling and causes me to think. I do believe that is a good thing. I am willing to listen. There are times however when I just ain’t hearing… Continue reading

  • dissent or common sense

        Dissent or common sense ? It seems the two are being confused on a regular basis these days. At least that is my observation. When I, or others state what should be common sense it becomes recognized as dissent.… Continue reading

  • lacing up the cleats

     I went to watch a little buddy of mine play soccer yesterday. Oliver is four and just a friend, no relation. It has been a while since I saw him last and he didn’t remember who I was. No matter,… Continue reading

  • deciphered

     I sat down and tried to think of how to arrange these symbols into something that you could decipher. In doing so I hope you will be entertained. Isn’t that what writing is really all about ? It is certainly… Continue reading

  • contrition

      As some of you may already be aware I became involved with WreathsAcrossAmerica. The purpose of this organization is to place a wreath on the grave of every veteran in the United States. This group has been around for… Continue reading

  • Voting

     I got involved in a discussion about voter ID’s. To be more specific the proposal that every voter have a photo ID. I am amazed at the opposition. I consider myself a fairly open minded individual and normally oppose new government… Continue reading