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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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  • Purity of belief

     I have definitely gotten out of the rhythm of writing in the morning. I can’t seem to organize my thoughts. Usually when I get up and have that first cup of coffee my mind is in gear. There is some… Continue reading

  • optional ?

     As I search my family tree and add pieces to it I often think, the past is a shadowy place. You just never know what may come into the light. This is especially true with relationships.  I have seen some strange… Continue reading

  • Who are the people

     If you want to get a little upset look this up. What happens if one of the presidential candidates drops out of the race before election day ? I just did and am left scratching my head. I understood what… Continue reading

  • Frazzled

     I am late starting to write this blog. It is because we are watching the grandkids. Got them on the school bus and made it back to my house. My son has a beautiful house, but it ain’t home. Don’t… Continue reading

  • Generations

     I’ll be parenting this week as my son and his wife vacation in Punta Cana. Maria is a representative for those 31 products and earned this trip. I believe this is her fourth year in a row for that. All… Continue reading

  • Hoping for failure

     Fifteen years ago I was at work when I got a phone call on this fairly new device, a cell phone. It was my wife telling me two airplanes had crashed into the twin towers. I couldn’t believe it and… Continue reading

  • Struggling to understand

     I am the youngest. Yup, I’m just 63. I have an older sister and two older brothers. One brother has passed on, but I still count him. Whenever I talk with them I am aware that I am the youngest,… Continue reading

  • Just because I can

    There is an old saying, just because you can, doesn’t mean you should. It is my feeling that too many in this country have forgotten that advice or never heard it in the first place. The first example that pops to mind… Continue reading

  • Mystery man

     It was asked, who is Ben R. A very good question and one I’m afraid I have no answer for. My immediate thought was, am I who I want to be, or am I who I appear to be ?… Continue reading

  • What's best

     There are times and situations in life when you feel your hand is forced. For me, those are the worst times. I prefer to make my moves slowly and carefully. I do have a tendency to react, more than act.… Continue reading