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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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  • Adjusting

    Normally I write these blogs first thing in the morning. Now it is nearly four in the afternoon. I find my mind is a bit cluttered from the day and my thoughts are not quite as clear. My sister in… Continue reading

  • What is it ?

    Two young girls have been arrested and charged in a case of bullying. The girl being bullied committed suicide. A tragic event for everyone concerned. Now I hear the parents of the girls doing the bullying may be charged as… Continue reading

  • In Pursuit

    We always hear about life being too short, and how fast the time goes by. Both of these statements are true. But I think it is only true if you are in pursuit. Whatever it is that you are perusing… Continue reading

  • Identify

    I wonder about this human need to identify ourselves with certain groups. Man has always done so and will continue. Sometimes we even fight over this identity and make claims to certain attributes. These claims are substantiated by the thinnest… Continue reading

  • Diplomacy

    There are small moments in time that will stay with us. Occasions and situations that stand out. I am embroiled in a minor one right now. This one involves an answer on a test my grandson has taken in school.… Continue reading

  • Confusion Day

    It is Columbus day ! ( observed)  A strange holiday given what we know now. We took birthdays and combined them into Presidents day, but left Columbus standing alone. An Italian explorer who didn’t really know where he was. Now… Continue reading

  • Obstacles

    How often do we see the obstacles to progress and not the openings ? I think that is the major cause of anxiety and depression. We are looking for a way to move forward but feel blocked. We are blocked… Continue reading

  • Preserving history

    Listening and reading various discussions and opinions of dissent and support I find myself reevaluating my own thoughts. That is the purpose of those exercises in the first place. It seems more people listen and read to only find fault… Continue reading

  • Memory

    After writing yesterdays post this thought came to me. As the years go by some memories become as ghosts, they are there, but unseen. You are aware of their presence, yet unable to grasp at it. My mind is on… Continue reading

  • The incident of 59

    Small moments in time sometimes remain with us. The how or why of it a mystery. A really insignificant thing, remembered. The little moment that came to the surface yesterday, has been hiding in the folds of my grey matter… Continue reading