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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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  • Polite Language

    Perhaps it is just me. I work in the public eye and so observe the general public everyday. Like everyone else I listen to the radio and television. I listen to what people are saying. What strikes me most about… Continue reading

  • Progress not Perfection

    I think this quote ,or one similar to it, is attributed to Vince Lombardi. “Strive for progress, not perfection.” I woke up this morning and heard a radio disc jockey saying that. I have no idea why, or in what… Continue reading

  • 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