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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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  • A couple things

    It is the last day of February. The march winds have already begun to blow here in Greensboro. Those same March winds are supposed to blow old man winter away. Well, I hope so, so far he ain’t a goin’… Continue reading

  • Acceptance,tolerance or oppression

    I think we must come to terms with a simple fact. Man cannot in his finite universe understand or explain the infinite. Think about it. Can you really understand the infinite space of the universe ? No, you can’t, nor… Continue reading

  • On the World Tour

    Last evening I went to see the Harlem Globetrotters. Well, my granddaughters dance troupe was invited to perform at halftime so I really went to see that, the globetrotters just happened to be there. It was the first time I… Continue reading

  • bobby socks to stockings

    At the grocery store we also get what the business calls, HBA stuff. I’ve never asked what that means exactly but it is the non grocery things. Things like medicines and cleaning products. I was unpacking some of this material… Continue reading

  • And Justice for all

    In some online discussions I have been asked  what I thought justice was / is. It would seem an easy question to answer. In composing this response I have discovered the opposite is true. Justice is a difficult thing to… Continue reading

  • Olympic Dreams

    The Olympic are over. If I was asked about these winter games I would have to say,disappointing. I am not disappointed with the medal count, but the overall event. I admit to not watching every minute of coverage, in fact,… Continue reading

  • Finishing Up

    I finished a small project I have had in mind for some time. I had even written a blog about doing this project and was surprised to learn that I had written that in October of 2011 ! Guess you… Continue reading

  • Worth the risk

    I do wonder why if a citizen of this country of ours actively pursues their civic duty they may be labeled. The labels may include, troublemaker,upstart,activist or just a plain pain in the derriere. Seldom, if any, are they called… Continue reading

  • We the People

    Becoming an elder statesman I begin to see things in a different light. I have begun to reach conclusions based on experience. Experience can only be gained over time, and I have put my time in. Having lived ( experienced… Continue reading

  • Sex

    I’ll bet you all clicked on this right away. That title got your attention. It usually does and it is used a lot. To sell products mostly. I am always amazed at how the advertisers manage to work some sexual… Continue reading