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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  • It's simple

    The news is reporting that the government has been monitoring our phones and internet. Are you surprised by that ? I’m not a bit surprised. As far as the phone goes I don’t think anyone is actually listening but numbers… Continue reading

  • Being Brave

    Yesterday was the 69th anniversary of the invasion of Normandy. Operation Overlord. It was mentioned in the news and showed up on social media pages. I was glad for the reminder. The veterans of that battle are fast leaving us.… Continue reading

  • An interesting question

    Tonight I get to watch as my grandson is officially inducted into the Junior National Honor Society. Quite an honor and an accomplishment. I am beaming with pride and so is Mark. It is a wonderful thing to see him… Continue reading

  • Keeping the Lights On

    I’ve heard a call to action. The Christmas lights in Greensboro are in danger of being extinguished. This is not from some liberal group or political correctness. No, this is a matter of sheer economics. Money rearing its’ ugly head… Continue reading

  • The Finest Kind

    I keep hearing about ” quality of life ” in all these ads on television. I keep hearing assurances that if I purchase these products my quality of life will be enhanced. Shoot, if everything in my life isn’t exactly… Continue reading

  • Making a habit

    Having settled in to Greensboro I have decided to join a flock. I have written in the past about finding a church to attend. I really should attend on a regular basis. I haven’t done as much searching for that… Continue reading

  • I member

    Perhaps I should have started writing down my memories a little earlier. In the last few days I have apparently made a few errors. The misplacing of a location or some other fact. Has the fog of time begun to… Continue reading

  • Rich Folks

    When I was young my Mom worked from home. She did other peoples laundry. Wash,dry, iron and fold. Then they were wrapped in paper and tied up with a string. She delivered them too. She didn’t have a lot of… Continue reading

  • Think about it

    Throughout the centuries there have been great thinkers and brilliant minds. Those that seem to gain a special understanding of the world and its’ environs. There have been those that were great inventors and scholars. We quote these people and… Continue reading

  • Little Things

    I had noticed this tree down by the river. The base was split open and there is quite a hollow in it. The shape of this opening is much like an arched doorway. It came to my mind to have… Continue reading