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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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  • The "new" school

     Forty four years ago I graduated from the ” new ” high school. I still think of it that way, although it certainly has undergone many changes over the years. I even heard a rumor that a new building may… Continue reading

  • stirring the pot

     An old phrase my dad used a lot came to mind as I was watching the evening news, ” stirring the pot. ” That is just what the newscasters seemed to be doing too, stirring the pot. I wasn’t hearing… Continue reading

  • Typing Tech

     The hands truly are quicker than the eye. I know this to be true because of the way I type. I type by looking at the keys. There are times when my fingers go to the wrong key before my… Continue reading

  • Gender Issues

     I read an interesting article about a lady in a Planet Fitness club. She was in the locker room when a man walks in. This man identifies himself as transgender. The lady complains to the manager of the club. She… Continue reading

  • Waiting on fate

     I feel like I am waiting for the next chapter. This ” book ” I call my life has certainly been interesting so far, but I’m anxious to turn the page. I can’t imagine what is coming up next. I… Continue reading

  • Passion

    I have always found it difficult for any one thing to hold my interest. There are those that have a ” passion ” for things and I envy them. I wonder what that must be like. I have many interests… Continue reading

  • Spring

     I opened the window and peered outside. The fresh air brushed against my face and the sun made me blink. What is this, spring ? Ah, what a refreshing sensation. My eyes are straining for the sight of the crocus.… Continue reading

  • Words of consequence

     There are times when the things on my mind are things I shouldn’t write about. That is because it is often too complicated a subject to address in a few paragraphs. Words are often misconstrued and take on a different… Continue reading

  • Swift and sure

     Justice swift and sure. That is what is missing in the country today. The lawyers are busy filing briefs and litigating but little is accomplished. The primary mission seems to be the accumulation of wealth by those lawyers and payments… Continue reading

  • a message

     Every now and again snippets of poems , lyrics or literature pop into the forefront of my thoughts. As I sat down this morning pondering what to write about this came to mind, ” there’s no need to wallow in… Continue reading