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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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  • Anticipation

    Living for the moment. I have heard this phrase used many times to justify many things. There is some wisdom in that we never know when it all may be gone. Life can change in an instant. Still, I believe… Continue reading

  • Adult conversation

    I must be getting a few years on me now.I have become comfortable talking about most anything. That is a sign of age,not necessarily maturity. I also seem to have developed a few quirks. I won’t go into those however.… Continue reading

  • Vote

    It is election day ! Hooray I get to speak today. My voice will be heard. There was a day when I didn’t give that a thought. I just went along merrily with my life, ignoring my civic duty and… Continue reading

  • 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