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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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  • Do It

     You know what I am tired of hearing about ? Being empowered. I hear it all the time on the news and it is the catch phrase of every activist. We need to empower people, I need to feel empowered. … Continue reading

  • Cleaniness or clutter

     It’s March ! That means spring is on the way for sure. Throw open the windows and let the warmth come in. Spring means, spring cleaning. Do you do spring cleaning ? I can remember when I was very small… Continue reading

  • The stoic view of things

     There is an old saying, wearing your heart on your sleeve. It is reference to those people that openly display their emotions. I believe it has become a modern fashion to do so. The proliferation of ribbons is evidence of that. We… Continue reading

  • A place to go

     I made a call yesterday to speak to an old friend. The day before had been his birthday but I let that day slip past and felt the worse for it. He is my oldest and closest friend. I can’t… Continue reading

  • What comes around

     Yesterday I saw the green shoots of the daffodil reaching for the sun. The bud was evident on its’ tip straining to break through. The wind was icy and it was snowing. What a contrast the two made. The flower… Continue reading

  • Holding my ground

     There is an advertisement that comes on the television every now and again. I hear it, but don’t remember watching it. They are hawking a ” place for Mom ” , a senior care referral site. Each time I hear… Continue reading

  • taking stock

      Every once in a while a restlessness comes over me. I get the feeling I should be doing something but have no idea what it should be. It isn’t a desire for entertainment, that isn’t what I feel. It is… Continue reading

  • Stressing out

     When I was a small child my Mom told me, ” if whatever you’re doing you feel you need to hide, you probably shouldn’t be doing it. ” Words of wisdom and ones I haven’t forgotten. I have found the… Continue reading

  • Righteous litigation

     I heard on the morning news that a group is filing a lawsuit against the manufacturer of the gun used in the Sandy Hook shootings. They feel Remington should be held liable because the gun was too deadly. Remington naturally… Continue reading

  • Standing by

     There are times when I am left just staring. I can’t seem to find a point of focus. I believe this happens to all of us at times and is a natural thing. Maybe my brain just need to be rebooted.… Continue reading