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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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  • Making an Attachment

    I am aware I have begun to repeat myself on certain topics. There are those that say that is a product of aging. There is evidence to support that, but only, when  you are not aware you are doing it.… Continue reading

  • In the name

    In a strange twist of fate I left my home, on Long Island, and have settled in Maryland. In my childhood home I lived three miles from the ocean and less than a mile from the bay. Going to the… Continue reading

  • A civil tongue

    I will sometimes leave a comment or two on the various postings that appear on my Facebook wall. Whatever sparks my interest at the moment. Then I receive notification that someone else has responded to my comment. I am continually… Continue reading

  • Climbing in the Pulpit

    As it sometimes happens, the title to this essay came to me before the actual essay. Sounds strange but the idea comes first and I attempt to condense that idea into the title. As a matter of coincidence a friend… Continue reading

  • Ideas to action

    Ideas to action is something I have trouble with. I am full of ideas but a little slow to put them into action. Procrastination is the word. I had a triangle shaped pillow, yellow with black lettering, on my bed… Continue reading

  • A sight for concern

    As I was traveling yesterday I came upon a sad sight. There ,next to the highway,stood a little white church. It’s windows had all been removed, the front doors missing and the bell gone from the bell tower. A scrap… Continue reading

  • Convenience

    Like a number of senior citizens : I can’t believe I fit that description , I am concerned about out country. I have seen many changes take place over the years and it seems, few for the better. It is… Continue reading

  • We asked for it

    I can but wonder about those that go through life with so many difficulties. It just seems to happen that way for some. I read the posts on social media and it is a steady stream of tragedy. One could… Continue reading

  • The Firemen's Carnival

    The annual firemen’s carnival begins tonight in Greensboro. The summer is cranking up ! I do not always attend these events anymore. I hear they are going to have a new ride this year and live music. I may wander… Continue reading

  • Direction

    You hear a lot about the direction of the country these days. The politicians talk about it, the reporters report on it and it is a topic of general discussion everywhere. All the social issues we are experiencing and the… Continue reading