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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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  • Credence and credibilty

     As I write these blogs of mine I am speaking to myself more than anyone else. I have said in the past I find them a form of self therapy. Not that I don’t enjoy engaging in deep discussions with other… Continue reading

  • Betrayed

     I woke this morning to hear about the firing of the executives in the wounded warrior project. Their actions are deplorable and I hope they get their just deserts. I have only heard a small amount of the alleged wrongdoings.… Continue reading

  • Out there

    Yesterday we set a record temperature wise here in Greensboro. It was a gorgeous day. As is my custom I settled in for a little afternoon nap. The windows were open and the birds were chirping. It is a different… Continue reading

  • where the soul lives

     Our lives are journeys of the soul. Is each life a single journey and a single soul ? That is the stuff of philosophy. It is an interest I seem to have developed in my advancing years. Philosophy and religion… Continue reading

  • it's a shame

     I was reading some postings and was reminded. I had, in the past, advocated for teaching local history in our schools. Like a lot of things that idea fell by the wayside and upon deaf ears. To be fair perhaps I… Continue reading

  • Charity

     There is an old saying, not used often anymore, but one I feel is valid. Charity begins at home. The meaning of that phrase is lost on some, and others dispute its’ truth. It means, your first responsibility is to yourself… Continue reading

  • reality emerges

     I was given a ball cap that says retired Navy on it. I am one that almost always wears a hat so it is getting good use. Now, every once in a while someone will approach me and say, thank… Continue reading

  • Connections

     In the beginning man was connected to one of three things. The land, the sea or the sky. All are obvious except for the sky, which would represent the spiritual. We began as hunter/gathers or so we have been taught.… Continue reading

  • changing foundations ?

     Newton’s first law of motion says, an object in motion will tend to stay in motion unless acted upon by an outside force. This is true of objects as well as people. Of course Newton’s law about objects remaining at… Continue reading

  • Alone ?

     My grandson was here yesterday, I do see him almost daily, and the topic of ” aliens ” came up. Maybe it had something to do with that returning astronaut. In any event it was asked if we are alone… Continue reading