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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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  • Something to consider

    Having an interest in history and genealogy I have spent some time in the cemetery. I find it a nice place to visit but I don’t want to live there. There, I got that out of my system. This year… Continue reading

  • 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