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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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  • think about it

     tps://plato.stanford.edu/entries/critical-thinking/index.html “Critical thinking is a widely accepted educational goal. Its definition is contested, but the competing definitions can be understood as differing conceptions of the same basic concept: careful thinking directed to a goal. Conceptions differ with respect to the… Continue reading

  • Things we say

      I haven’t been watching much news or been on Facebook the last few days. Still, I checked in when I had a chance. I find in interesting when I get comments on some of my posts days later, sometimes… Continue reading

  • A quick note

      I don’t have time to think this morning, busy with a staycation. As a result, I’m not having any random thoughts, just making memories. Well, at the very least it is a change in routine for me. I have… Continue reading

  • In America

      I did a bit of reading about a controversial subject. It has been reported that Minneapolis has become the first city in America to support the Islamic call to prayer to be broadcast five times a day. The city… Continue reading

  • The millennial mom

       When was the last time you saw a baby carriage? I haven’t seen one in quite some time, not even one being used as a toy. It seems those umbrella strollers have generally replaced those, although I have noticed… Continue reading

  • a good ride

     Remembering my high school days and one of the cars I drove. It wasn’t a new car, or just a used car a few years old, it is what would be called a “hoopty” these days. I guess the kids… Continue reading

  • Aggravated

     Guess I’m just getting old and cranky as so much aggravates me. I’m listening to the news and hearing things like, we want to give a thousand dollars to everyone that has a baby in the city of Baltimore. Yes,… Continue reading

  • Fortitude

      In responding to a comment left by a friend on some post, I really don’t recall what it was, this thought came to me; I think this generation called “Z” is the most emotional insecure generation in history. Gen… Continue reading

  • Anything goes

     I can’t help but wonder how many simply become the popular thing? I remember well the pressure involved with that as a teenager. In my day it was called being cool or hip. I’m not real sure what the phrase… Continue reading

  • perilousness

      Should we ban all risky sports and behaviors? It’s a question I’ve given thought too since reading a post suggesting just that. It began in regard to the sport of boxing, with the big controversary surrounding that female athlete… Continue reading