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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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  • in time

      I guess I have lived a rather sheltered life as I was unaware of how many atheists, agnostics, skeptics and non-believers there are. Well, at least they seem to proliferate Facebook. But then again, I have never really asked… Continue reading

  • the final thought

      I’m done contemplating what that opening ceremony at the Olympics was supposed to represent or not represent. I have boiled it down to its’ basic purpose. That purpose is to entertain the masses. It is apparent to me that… Continue reading

  • I didn't know

      A little more about the Olympics. Yesterday I noticed how many experts in Greek mythology are on Facebook. Really not that surprising as in the past there have been anthropologists, animal behavioral experts, art and music critics and philosophers.… Continue reading

  • Optics

      I’m not boycotting the Olympics. I’m just going to start with that. My not watching those athletes that have spent years training and dreaming to compete at that world event will not change anything. It will hurt no one… Continue reading

  • it is what it is

      Here’s the thing with me, I keep fantasy separate from reality. I may not always like the reality, but I accept it for that. I wonder sometimes about others and their ability to do that. As I scroll down… Continue reading

  • You'll never know

      Yesterday I was thinking about the digital dependence so many in the world today have developed. It is a worldwide, pervasive thing as strong as any drug, and it can be just as deadly. I’m not excluding myself in… Continue reading

  • digital dependence

     I saw an article online about some school systems now requiring the students to put their cell phones in signal blocking pouches. I have always thought that such tech would be easy enough to block as half the time I… Continue reading

  • bitter

      It was a bitter disappointment. That’s a phrase I have heard a few times over the years. I hadn’t given its’ meaning much thought, just took it at face value. But these last few years or so on Facebook… Continue reading

  • harvesting

      It’s been decided, Harris will receive the nomination from the DNC. The primary election is now null and void. Ya’ll might just as well as stayed home. Your vote doesn’t matter. The 25th amendment was used as a club.… Continue reading

  • no complaints

      After posting a picture of myself for my birthday I was pleased to receive a number of comments. All of them were positive, I have some nice friends. I do appreciate the sentiments. One person did remark that she… Continue reading