I was riding down to my local Walmart, going down a country road, when I see this lady hanging clothes. It brought a smile to me face I was taken back in time. There was a light breeze and… Continue reading

  My 2nd great grandfather was James Buckley Terry. That name has been known to me since I was very young. He was a man that had served in the civil war and was remembered for that. That became his… Continue reading

  It is sometimes hard for me to realize that it has been 31 years since I retired from the Navy. That’s an entire decade longer than I was actually in. When I began writing these posts I wanted to… Continue reading

  Peace begins with a whisper and a battle with a shout. Today all I hear is a lot of shouting. Emotions are running high. Emotions are great motivators but seldom a good guide. We need to bring those emotions… Continue reading

I got a domain on this site called WordPress. I’m attempting to compose a post to see if I can do that. I have been using Blogger for almost 15 years and so this is different. Learning how to navigate… Continue reading

  The news was reporting on the revenue being generated in Maryland by the sports books. Yes, by gambling. Being a bookie is now a respectable full time occupation. You can even get a college degree in that, calling it… Continue reading

  I enjoy posting those “I’m so old” observations. I’m certain you have seen them. Last night I was listening to the radio when this PSA came on; “only you can prevent wildfire’s” and I immediately thought, I’m old enough… Continue reading

  I read an article about a man that just can’t find a job. That is what he says anyway, despite having an MBA. He claims to have applied to over 1500 employers. The article doesn’t go in to a… Continue reading

  Another moment in American political history. A judge has decided that trump will not be sentenced until after the general election. Now, I’ve read where a blogger is supposed to be an expert in whatever field they are writing… Continue reading

  I keep hearing all these stories about people that were margainlized, cheated, discriminated against, suffered heartache and depression and managed to be survivors. They feel entitled to something, although I’m not sure what. But it seems to be a… Continue reading