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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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  • A good time

     It is a mistake to believe that happiness comes from within you. Happiness is a gift, freely given and expecting no return. Focusing only on the things that make you happy will ultimately lead to disappointment and sadness. You can… Continue reading

  • brief moments

     With my birthday fast approaching, and with it another milestone ( social security eligibility ) it causes one to reflect a bit. Those little moments of reflection can come at unexpected times and in unexpected ways. Just the other day… Continue reading

  • Just a picture

     On the 24 of May, of this year, my Wife’s’ Uncle George passed away. Those of you reading my postings surely remember I wrote several blogs about him. He lived on Webster Street in the city of Baltimore for most… Continue reading

  • Patience

     I do not often go to Walmart, the evil empire, but was there yesterday. The fourth of July celebratory merchandise was being taken down. It was being replaced with backpacks ! That’s right, the back to school merchandise is making… Continue reading

  • Content with ignorance ?

     I spend a great deal of time learning things. I read a lot and browse the internet. I like to talk and discuss. The evening news is always of interest to me. I love history and learning the secrets of… Continue reading

  • Born on the fourth of July

     Happy fourth of July. It was on this day in 1870 that my great grandfather (paternal side ) was born in Greenport, Long Island, New York. He was the first Reichart from my family to be born in America !… Continue reading

  • Opinion or fact

     Every once and a while I am moved to respond to a news story I read on my timeline. I don’ know why I do as I am fully aware that I may receive negative replies to my comment and… Continue reading

  • Fearing death

     What do we fear in death ? It is certainly something all of us wish to avoid, but it is inevitable. What is something else we all want to avoid ? Disappointment. None of us want to be disappointed. So… Continue reading

  • Act your age

     How many times I heard that phrase, act your age. Well the truth of the matter is we do ” act our age ” most of the time. The fact is our age has very little to do with years.… Continue reading

  • It's up to us

     A question I often ask is, what is the standard ? Everything we think or do must be compared to a standard. Without one how can we gauge our failures or successes ? When it comes to right and wrong… Continue reading