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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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  • Celebrate

    One of the features on Facebook I find very useful, and I think most men would, is the birthday reminders. Remembering dates like birthdays,anniversaries and such is the super power of most women. Forget any of them and you will… Continue reading

  • Playing Defense

    I wonder about the insecurities of America. Where has the bravado gone ? Once we had the confidence to go forward boldly. Now it would seem the political correctness police have us in shackles. It appears to me the nations… Continue reading

  • Going to America

    I saw an interesting report on the television. This person was a retail expert. He was explaining the demise of the ” mall. ” After quoting a slew of facts and figures regarding shopping malls he concluded they are in… Continue reading

  • going to the garage

    Do you remember when you went to a service station ? I sure do. I worked at a real service station back in the day.Now we have service “centers”, different thing in my opinion. In fact I think it is… Continue reading

  • More than a memory

    The house I grew up in was mostly the creation of my father. He purchase a two bedroom, one bath home, what would be considered a cottage in todays’ market. Over the years he added an upstairs, a laundry room,… Continue reading

  • A dream

    I woke up remembering a portion of a dream. I rarely remember my dreams or even if I do dream. I am not one that believes in dreams. I don’t think they mean anything. It is just your mind moving… Continue reading

  • The Playground

    Here in Greensboro they are building a new playground. Project Playground has been an ongoing effort to replace the old equipment with new and expand it somewhat. I have seen the plans and they are impressive. I do think it… Continue reading

  • Footnotes

    As we age, hopefully we gain wisdom. Knowledge can be taught and referenced. The facts are before us , in most situations, if we but look for them. This quest for knowledge has been made easier by the internet. The… Continue reading

  • Wondering

    Every so often I have a customer ask me a question that just leaves me wondering. We have eight pound bags of russet potatoes on sale for two dollars and fifty cents. This customer is examining this bag of potatoes… Continue reading

  • Life In the Library

    I often look things up on this computer. The thought came to me that it is like living in the library. Anything I want to know about is at my fingertips. The information superhighway it has been called. It is… Continue reading