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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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  • Not that complicated

     Act your age, not your IQ ! I’m sure you have heard that little message at some point in your life. It was used frequently around my house when you did something silly. The underlining message was that you knew… Continue reading

  • Who is accountable ?

     It is something I have been thinking about and struggling with a way to say it. It seems as though we spend an inordinate amount of time looking to the past and regretting our mistakes. It is true that those… Continue reading

  • Enough ?

     When others are willing to pay for something is that confirmation of its’ worth ? You would have to say it validates its’ monetary value, that is obvious enough, but that isn’t what I am thinking about. I am thinking… Continue reading

  • Discussing Faith

     I had an interesting conversation the other day with a gentleman who professes no belief in God. I’m not certain just how he classifies himself. There are several terms for this among them Atheists ,Agnostics and Humanists. I do know… Continue reading

  • The voice of reason

     Casual remarks can lead to discussions and debates. You would think I would know better by now, but apparently I don’t. I see postings that I just can’t seem to resist commenting on. I type in a quick response and… Continue reading

  • secular reflections

     I read other blogs for the same reason I hope others read mine, to gain a different insight or point of view. I don’t read a large circle of them and so I find my thoughts and ideas are usually… Continue reading

  • " Peta" and Patrick

     Happy St. Patrick’s day. It is a holiday that I have always laughed about. Imagine a person chasing snakes with a stick ! I can imagine you would want to celebrate that. Drinking beer and eating cabbage and corned beef… Continue reading

  • LIsten closely

     It would appear that the Republican party is going to face a moral dilemma. The Donald has won again. The party as a whole isn’t happy about it. Strategists’ in the party are trying to figure a way out of this.… Continue reading

  • Restoring America

     Today is known as super Tuesday in the political world. It can be a turning point in the election cycle no doubt about that. I hope the voting comes without incident. It is getting to be a bit contentious out… Continue reading

  • word warriors

     Today I am posting my two thousandth blog ! Isn’t that amazing ? I never expected to reach that level when I began. I have first to thank Barbara Strong Borsack for inspiring me to do so. I had read… Continue reading