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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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  • repeating

      The big announcement yesterday came as no surprise to me. The only uncertainty I had was whether he would resign or simply not run for reelection. I suspect some deal was made between himself and the powers behind the… Continue reading

  • conspirators

      When I was maybe eight years old or so I was allowed to go to the corner store. I was often accompanied by my sister. She was two years older than me and was charged with watching me. Mom… Continue reading

  • knowing better

      Woke up this morning and realized I have completed 10% of my seventh decade here on earth. Yes, I have reached seventy-one years of age. I received a birthday card in the mail yesterday, a custom or tradition whatever… Continue reading

  • on the dodge

      One of the things that I don’t understand is those that profess they have zero belief in God. What’s confusing is the majority of those people are the same ones always talking about inclusiveness and empowering others. So why… Continue reading

  • Machinations

      Was a busy morning and I just now have time to jot down a few thoughts. Watching the news, I see that Biden has been diagnosed with covid. He did appear to be in a weakened state, a bit… Continue reading

  • Facts and feelings

      I am not responsible for the circumstances of my birth. I had nothing to do with that. I am simply the product. My race wasn’t my choice. My social position in society wasn’t my choice. Fact is, I didn’t… Continue reading

  • 20th century thinking

      I realize I’m out of the loop on many things. One of those would be kids in grade school or high school. I was listening to the news about the problem of having cell phones in the classroom. Apparently,… Continue reading

  • investiagting

      We have now shifted to the investigation. The FBI is attempting to find the motive. Well, I think we all know exactly what the motive was, hatred. As to why a twenty-year-old young man would take such action we… Continue reading

  • my thought

      These blogs have turned into somewhat of a commentary on current events. Sporadic at best but some commentary, nonetheless. It is something I have often wondered about, what the thoughts of my ancestors may have been on historic moments,… Continue reading

  • it's a fact

     The trouble with history is you don’t have all the facts. It is often said that history is written by the victors, and you can’t argue with that. That is indeed the case. I’m thinking about a more personal history… Continue reading