It has been said if you want to know yourself, write. Join me on my journey of discovery, we just might discover something together

Memories, a memoir, philosophy or simply the ramblings of a boomer. These are my thoughts, my observations and my opinions.

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  • Think about that

     There is always talk of aliens. Whether they come from outer space or just another country or region, there are aliens. In recent years with the advancement of science and exploration certain planets have been identified as having potential. It… Continue reading

  • roots run deep

     Being a member of Ancestry.com I get notifications from them whenever related events are added that apply to my tree. It is really a wonderful thing. Most times it is a repeat of what I already knew. I do get… Continue reading

  • changing perceptions

     Do we project what we perceive ourselves to be, or do we strive to become what others tell us we should be ? It is difficult, if not impossible, to be completely objective when looking in the mirror. It is… Continue reading

  • Remembering breakfast

     I read an interesting little article yesterday that got me to thinking, or should I say remembering ? It was just one of those  little Facebook things that pop up. The author was talking about the six things we miss… Continue reading

  • good order and discipline

     I’ll tell you what is needed here, good order and discipline ! That’s right, that’s what is lacking today. Everybody running around with their own ideas and doing their own thing. Well you can see the results.  The country is… Continue reading

  • politics or personality

     I have grown a little weary of the political campaign. My question now is , is it politics or personalities ?  I know the two are forever linked and have always been so. It is just with these ” protests ”… Continue reading

  • Goose wings

     Grandma had a coal stove. That is what I called it but it really was a cook stove. You could burn wood or coal in that big old cast iron thing. It wasn’t very ornate and sat tucked in the… Continue reading

  • making the rounds

     When I was a kid one of the things to do was, “make the rounds. ” At least that is what my little group called it. We all have our own little sayings to convey ideas or activities. This making the… Continue reading

  • The dump

     I remember going to the dump. That’s what we called it because you went there to dump your unwanted items in a big hole in the ground. As a kid, it was a fascinating place. You could wander around there… Continue reading

  • In the details

     In working on the family tree I am sometimes surprised. The surprise comes not from discoveries, but from what I didn’t realize. What I mean is, I knew some of those folks, quite well, but wasn’t aware of the relationships.… Continue reading