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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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  • Cavalier or cavalier ?

    I was watching the Army/Air Force football game. It was being played at West Point. As the camera scanned the crowd, notably the Corps of Cadets, I couldn’t help but notice they were wearing fatigues. As a retired Navy man… Continue reading

  • There are many paths

    The Pope now says that the big bang and evolution are real. He also says they are not incompatible with a creator. I Agree with him. I wrote an essay about this very subject some time ago, maybe he read… Continue reading

  • Spook On

    Happy Halloween. I was just remembering the halloweens of my childhood. Quite a bit different than what the kids do today. Well, maybe not that much different but shorter. There is a two hour time limit here in Greensboro. From… Continue reading

  • " Quotes "

    Sometimes I wonder. If I had wealth and fame would things be different ? Sure, my everyday lifestyle would certainly be different but that is just a money thing. If I had a bunch of letters after my name would… Continue reading

  • Still Cool

    On Aug 19,2010 I sat down and composed my very first blog. It was called, ” How cool is that ? ” A few days before that I had read a blog written by someone I had gone to school… Continue reading

  • Are you listening

    I woke up angry and frustrated. My own fault. Once again I was shouting into the wind. I know that it is a fruitless thing to do yet I persist. I do hope that some words reach the ears of… Continue reading

  • Stay Excited

    Halloween is three days away. Wow, this month sure went fast. I wonder if it is just because I am not looking forward to halloween this year. In years past the grandchildren were excited about it and that excitement was… Continue reading

  • Why I pray

    When you feel that others owe you something, that is because you have stopped giving. Did not Jesus himself say, it is more blessed to give than to receive ? And just what does that mean ? Does it mean… Continue reading

  • Learning Technology

    I am always taking pictures. There will certainly be no shortage of photographic memories in my house. I have albums full of them and the walls and shelves are crowded with them. I also have a video camera. I have… Continue reading

  • It's technical

    Yesterday my satellite television quit working. Just like that. No acts of God, like rain,wind or hurricanes. No one moved the dish or unhooked any cables, it just quit. What ? No television ? After trying all the suggested actions… Continue reading