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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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  • School years

     The school year is drawing to a close. For my grandson Mark he will be exiting middle school and entering the ranks of the ” high schoolers. ” Ever wonder why we call it high school ? I expect it… Continue reading

  • reshuffling the deck

     I’ve heard it said that a cluttered desk is the sign of a busy mind. Looking at my own desk I would have to agree, it is pretty cluttered. The desk that is. Mostly it is cluttered with things I… Continue reading

  • Useless knowledge ?

     Sometimes you learn things, and then wonder what the value of that knowledge is. Happens to me all the time. Take yesterday for instance, I was working on the family tree and stumbled across a few tidbits of history. These… Continue reading

  • Reflecting an image

     When I was quite young I had an Uncle that called me the professor. This name didn’t stick with me long and was more of an exclusive thing to that Uncle. My memory of it is vague. I do not… Continue reading

  • Preoccupied by life

     Like a lot of us I dream about winning the lottery. I mean not incessantly or fixated on that remote possibility but aware that the possibility exists. It can be an entertaining pastime. I’ve designed my home, my boat and… Continue reading

  • Plan for the future

     The nature of man is that we spend more time dreaming of the place we used to be, than planning for where we are going. I suppose that is only true of those that believe we are going elsewhere. I… Continue reading

  • Not my fault

     Lately it seems I have been seeing postings about the repayment of student loans. The majority of these postings are complaints  For reasons I’ve yet to understand they believe these loans should be forgiven. The interest rates are high and… Continue reading

  • Think about this

     The other day as I was writing I wrote this line, The foundation of faith is virtue. I did receive a few comments and now feel I need to explain a bit further. As it often happens in communications the… Continue reading

  • Judge not

     I try not to judge. The problem with that lies in the fact that one must make a judgement in order to reach a decision. Many people misinterpret a common Biblical reference, Judge not, that ye be not judged. The… Continue reading

  • Changes or choices ?

     I have heard it said that change is the spice of life. I would have to agree with that sentiment. Of course, change or “spice” if you like, can be hot or cold, bitter and sweet. There comes a point… Continue reading