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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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  • Tears

     We should remember in sorrow and grief that tears nourish the soul. Just as the rain rejuvenates the earth and brings new life, so too tears. We may not like the tears but they are necessary. We must remember also,… Continue reading

  • The American Conscience

    Conscience : the inner sense of what is right and wrong in one’s conduct or motive, impelling one toward right action ( morally right or wrong )  It is this word that entered my thinking yesterday as I wrote my… Continue reading

  • Return to common sense

     I was listening to Dr. Ben Carson, the famous neurosurgeon turned politician, on whether he should run for president. The question was , ” if I had a problem in my head I would trust you with my life, why… Continue reading

  • Being Sick

     I got laid low by some form of virus or bug ! The little rascals just snuck right up on me. Well, these things happen. I’m not really complaining as I have been blessed over the years with exceptional health.… Continue reading

  • Legally illegal

    It has been reported on the news this morning that you can now smoke marijuana, legally, in Washington D.C. You just can’t smoke it in public. Oh, and it is illegal to buy or sell marijuana in Washington, D.C. but… Continue reading

  • Doing the show

    I’m a little sleepy this morning. I was out late last night, didn’t get home till near eleven o’clock ! My granddaughter Morgan and her dance company were performing at halftime for the Harlem Globetrotters. Pretty cool stuff. The show… Continue reading

  • Caring for a memory

     The security of memory is the greatest comfort of man. It is in memory that there are no unknowns, we always know what to expect. Things never change. It is true that we may see a new angle every now… Continue reading

  • A cyber trail

    All too frequently I see postings about people losing their loved ones. It is a sad reality of life that the older we become the more frequently we will recognize these people. Being on social media has certainly increased those… Continue reading

  • A different kind of crazy

    I have often wondered how it is that people can take themselves so seriously. I watch others doing their ” thing ” and being fully convinced they are great at it. Some are indeed great and others mediocre, and others… Continue reading

  • Tell it to the judge

    I turn on the news to hear that Krysten Senema has been elected to congress. A democrat from Arizona and former senator, it was emphasized that she is the first openly bi-sexual member of Congress ! Well, my first thought… Continue reading