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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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  • Therapy for the soul

     It is a small piece of vanity I suppose. Each morning before I compose another post I check the ” stats ” on my previous one. How many ” page views ” did I garner ? It also shows me… Continue reading

  • Thinking about it

     Putting things off will not make them go away. I know that as sure as I know the sun will rise, yet, I still do it. Some of the things are just silly little things and others are of great… Continue reading

  • The final third

     August of 2015 is quickly fading away. Soon the leaves will begin their descent and the world turns gray. Oh, there will be a final splash of color but in the end, gray. September, for me, has always been associated… Continue reading

  • Tech for touch

     Are we exchanging technology for humanity ! I’m sure I am not the first to ask. It is just that this thought entered my conscious after hearing a news report. A university here in Maryland has eliminated all textbooks. All… Continue reading

  • to grasp the intangible

     Did you ever wonder what you are doing here ? I don’t mean here on earth necessarily,  but where in your life you are. I sometimes feel like I am standing at the end of a path and staring at… Continue reading

  • regulating humanity ?

     There is an old saying I often heard my grandmother use,advice really, ” don’t speak ill of the dead. ” It was  a reminder that the past can not be changed. Past transgressions whether real or perceived are just that,… Continue reading

  • knowing the answers

     How can we know the path ? That is a question that is very difficult to answer. The answer would have to be different for each of us. Should our path make us happy ? That is central to the… Continue reading

  • Civility

     Civility is a word that comes to mind this morning. I believe we need a return to civility in this country. It is something I think is sorely missing and misunderstood. The manner in which we behave in a civilized… Continue reading

  • Understanding

     Does understanding mean allowing ? That is , if I understand your motives or intentions, am I then obligated to condone that action ? I don’t think so, at least that isn’t what I was taught. My parents, teachers and… Continue reading

  • Working as a hobby ?

     Are you plagued with nagging thoughts and indecision ? I seldom am but find myself in that very position this morning. In most cases I just decide what I want to do and go for it. You could say I… Continue reading