It has been said if you want to know yourself, write. Join me on my journey of discovery, we just might discover something together

Memories, a memoir, philosophy or simply the ramblings of a boomer. These are my thoughts, my observations and my opinions.

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  • Authors

    It has been suggested to me that I write a book. Kind and flattering words and I appreciate the sentiment. I do think we all have a story to tell. I do enjoy writing and remembering. As anyone reading these… Continue reading

  • The ultimate Luxury

    There was an article on the evening news about Ray Lewis ( retired NFL player ) and others that have filed a lawsuit against BB&T Banking. Apparently a financial consultant under their employ was playing fast and loose with the… Continue reading

  • Exploited

    The last few days they have been advertising the interview between Dr. Phil and the girl that was abducted and abused  by that fellow Castro. Promos for the interview abounded, even appearing on the evening news shows several times. Teasing… Continue reading

  • God,Government and the Golden Rule

    Do unto others as you would have others do unto you. The golden rule, we all know it and all agree it should be a guiding principle in our lives. No exceptions to the rule ! One could go as… Continue reading

  • Motivation

    The question of why is really a question of motivations. What was the impetus for a person, or a nation of people to act. Great moments in history have occurred when large groups of individuals share a common motivation. One… Continue reading

  • Lucretia Lester

        Lucretia Lester of Southold, Long Island, who practiced midwifery from 1745 until 1779 was “respected as nurse and doctoress to the pains and infirmities incident to her fellow mortals, especially her own sex. She was . . . conspicuous… Continue reading

  • Soccer

    Time for the big soccer tournament. A two day event here in Caroline County. The weather is predicted to be quite nice for this time of the year.The fields have been striped and the concession stands erected. Let the games… Continue reading

  • The last time

    I went last evening for what may be the final time Trick or Treating. The grandkids are just too old for next year. Mark, went in his costume I think more because it would be his last year, than the… Continue reading

  • A lasting impression

    Yesterday I wrote about a person from my past. In reading the comments about this person a few things became evident. Some people disliked this person, a lot. Others found this person amusing and some were somewhere in the middle.… Continue reading

  • The Dragon Lady

    Yesterday I wrote about seeing my life in chapters. I spoke of character development and plot. But there are also the characters in my life that I had nothing to do with other than to observe. I interacted with these… Continue reading