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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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  • 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

  • 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