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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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  • Marking the days

    Another year has passed. Yes, I know it is July the 23 but being born on July the twentieth that is when my year begins and ends. Pope Gregory the X111 started the calendar we all use today but God… Continue reading

  • Making choices

     Too many choices makes it difficult to choose. Now isn’t that a dilemma to be faced with. Like the proverbial kid in the candy store it can be overwhelming. Maybe we should limit our choices ! I’m just sayin’ it… Continue reading

  • Thinking in generations

     Yesterday I got to spend the day with my grandchildren. Now that, is a gift. Shyann lives in Oneonta, New York so she is my out of town granddaughter. I can see the family resemblance in her features. What a… Continue reading

  • Retirement

     So today I am sixty two. Time to get serious about this thing called life. No more fooling around, going to work and making big plans. No sir, I can collect my social security check now and just enjoy being… Continue reading

  • With this ring

     I had the privilege of attending a wedding yesterday. My niece Rosie was married at a place called, Angel Point, on an estate in Royal Oak, Maryland. A truly magical setting and the weather was glorious. Surely God was smiling,… Continue reading

  • Just wondering

     The city of Baltimore is holding their annual ” artscape ” event. As the name implies this event is to showcase the local artists and their works. It is a street type affair but does include indoor displays as well.… Continue reading

  • the last bad thing

     I see in the news that the president is commuting the sentences of 42 felons. They are non-violent criminals, just some drug dealers, and therefore should not be incarcerated. They are really only there because, you know, they are black… Continue reading

  • between husband and wife

     My wife is not from my hometown, although most assuredly my home is with her and was made complete by her presence. What I’m saying is we did not grow up in the same geographic location, no where near each… Continue reading

  • The collective soul

     Feelings, we all have them and sometimes they hurt. There are times when that happens for no apparent reason. Just out of the clear blue someone says something and your feelings are hurt. It can be a troubling thing if… Continue reading

  • Pleasure and Pain

     We must begin with the premise that we will be rewarded for our earthly actions in death. It is the things we deny ourselves that open the gate to heaven. They are the things that our God has told us… Continue reading