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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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  • Everyday Things

    Everyday things. Everything we hold as treasures from the past where ,at one time, everyday things. When a connection is made those objects take on significance That is if those objects are no longer an everyday thing. I wonder what… Continue reading

  • In the shadow of the mill

    An old friend posted a picture to facebook and it inspired some thoughts. They say a picture is worth a thousand words and I believe that wholeheartedly. Seeing that picture, at that particular time made me want to write a… Continue reading

  • An official job

    Here in Maryland young people can begin working at the age of fourteen. Their hours and times are severely limited but nonetheless they can do that. I don’t remember how old we had to be in New York state when… Continue reading

  • A new world

    I was talking with my Mom, she is 86. That is something hard to believe, even harder for her I’m sure. She is doing well, health wise, and is living comfortably in Florida. We often discuss the news and what… Continue reading

  • Just an outline

    As many of you know my brother passed away last month. His wife is planning a memorial service. I was asked to write the obituary. I am both honored and deeply saddened. Honored to be asked and saddened to write… Continue reading

  • It's complicated

    I was on Facebook,as usual, and happened to notice someones status change. They are now ” in a relationship. ” I know this younger person quite well and so it struck me funny. It caused me to consider that little… Continue reading

  • Being Blind

    What if we all were blind ? Would the interactions between us be different ? I would say,unabashedly, yes. I hadn’t really considered that until I began thinking about Facebook and the friends I have made there. There are some… Continue reading

  • A dream vacation

    An old friend of mine Barry Collum,we were born on the same day so I guess that makes me old too, moved away from our hometown some years ago. Through this thing we call Facebook I have come into contact… Continue reading

  • Getting started

    Isn’t it strange how we think of this as a new year and a new beginning. Each and every day is that and New Years day is just an arbitrary date chosen by whom ? Pope Gregory approved the calendar… Continue reading

  • Friends

    I didn’t post a blog this morning due to circumstances beyond my control. If there is one thing I have learned is that we have little control over anything. Someone said if you want to hear God laugh, tell him… Continue reading