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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  • Old Things

    For the past few days pictures of older objects have been appearing on Facebook. The caption reading” like ” if you know who or what the picture depicts. So far my score would be 100%. Guess that is telling something… Continue reading

  • A little selfish

    I woke up this morning thinking about my grandson. We all miss him while he is away attending the conference. Opening my Facebook page I checked the notifications. My daughter in law left a comment, this made me think of you. So… Continue reading

  • The Reasons Why

    When I first stated writing down these random thoughts and memories my thought was to record my life stories for future generations. To leave a written record. I felt then and still do that the written word is important. It is… Continue reading

  • Making Connections

    My grandson Mark goes off to Washington,D.C. today for his leadership conference. He is understandably a bit nervous. He will be there for a week,on his own basically, in a strange land. He doesn’t know anyone else that is attending. Going… Continue reading

  • On Birthdays

    Fifty nine years ago today I entered this world. I don’t remember it, but I was there. Just a baby born to Three Mile Harbor. I have two brothers and a sister. Mom and Dad. The typical American family of the… Continue reading

  • Summer,Camp and Underwear

    Midsummer and all in full swing. The grand kids have already been to church camp. They have been to the ocean. A summer ritual on the eastern shore of Maryland. It is an hour or more drive from here. Vacation Bible… Continue reading

  • I'm Back

    Due to technical difficulties I have been sans internet for an extended period of time. I was suffering from blogger withdrawal. I had no lack of thoughts to share, as I am seldom without words, but no effective way to share them. It was… Continue reading

  • Patriot

    Starting with the art controversy regarding the flag and then a few posts following that I’ve been thinking about patriotism and being an American. I am indeed fortunate to have been born an American. One can read  and even see in the news what being… Continue reading

  • Listening

    Lately I hear much talk of patriotism and respect. I hear about beliefs. Talk of loyalty. All those things. And I can’t help but wonder about motives. Motives are usually thought of as a bad thing or at least in a bad… Continue reading

  • My Opinion

    I’ve touched on this subject before but thought I would revisit it in light of recent events. Art. And just what is art ? I can only offer my opinion and viewpoint. I have a rather simplistic view of art.… Continue reading