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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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  • Intentions

    I saw a brief mention of a supreme court ruling. It was not prominently displayed and the report on its’ exact content was sparse. I am not currently a gun owner but fully support the second amendment. The opinion of… Continue reading

  • A wonderful world

    School is out for the summer, the dance recitals are complete, and I woke up feeling like summer is here. I had an outstanding fathers day and somehow I’m feeling reaffirmed. As Louis said, ” it’s a wonderful world. ”… Continue reading

  • Fathers Day

    Today is fathers day. A day to celebrate the Dads of the world. I have received my fathers day congratulations and well wishes. I appreciate them all. I do feel qualified to speak somewhat on the subject of being a… Continue reading

  • Listen Up

    It is true that you can learn more by listening than by speaking. Reading too, falls into that category. It is the choice of whom we listen too and the books we read that shape our opinions. Some of us… Continue reading

  • Somber Celebration ?

    I just had a friend that lost his Dad. It is always a sad occasion when someone passes. There are never enough words one can say to offer comfort. It is a hurt that never really heals, it only becomes… Continue reading

  • Technical Difficulties

    I woke up to a series of technical difficulties. First the television satellite is not working. Searching for signal ! On the roof checking the dish,tracing wires and securing connections. Wife’s computer fails to start, run diagnostics. Do a system… Continue reading

  • A sad goodbye

    We went to the fifth grade graduation ceremony last evening. It didn’t disappoint. All the children did a wonderful job, so grown up now. Many of those little faces are familiar to me, I don’t know their names but could… Continue reading

  • Cupcake Memories

    Tonight is the graduation ceremony for my granddaughters fifth grade class. She will be giving an address and I couldn’t be prouder. After tonight she will be a ” middle schooler. ”  Isn’t it a wonderful thing to use such… Continue reading

  • Fungus

    I was reminded of something my Mom would say when I was a child. It is just a silly thing and I do not recall how or why she began saying it. I was watching the news and they were… Continue reading

  • Listening

    I believe there are many things that are intuitive to us. We know when we are hungry and we eat. We know about hot and cold. Thirst is automatically recognized. Sustaining life is intuitive. When we are babies we of… Continue reading