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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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  • The Plain Truth

    When I first started writing this blog I had no idea who might read it. I just started writing stuff down with no thought to any possible reactions. Of course I was hopeful that some would like it. My primary intent was… Continue reading

  • High Hopes

    Yesterday I formed a sub group on the social network,Facebook. Greensboro Connections. A group dedicated  to those that live in Greensboro.I had joined in a group a year or so ago that is dedicated to my hometown. I thoroughly enjoy the conversations… Continue reading

  • Just Buy It

    Listening to the news this morning and they were talking about that book Fifty Shades of Grey. Mommy porn some call it and others just call it racy. Whatever category you wish to place it in is a personal choice.… Continue reading

  • Relatives

    I woke up this morning and as usual checked my e-mail. There among the messages and spam was an interesting subject line. Relatives. Opening the message I began to read. This letter came from a man named Gunnar Hagberg. Hagberg… Continue reading

  • Looking Back

    Every once in a while I read or hear about what is a common thing now, but didn’t exist before my own birth. For instance,the interstate highway system. Did you know construction on the interstate highway system didn’t start until… Continue reading

  • Memorial

    As a child I always attended the memorial day parade. The older folks would still call it Decoration day. Although I never did it myself, it was a tradition where I grew up for the kids to decorate their bicycles… Continue reading

  • Anniversary

    Twelve years ago today my son Kevin got married. When your child gets married you naturally have reservations. Is it love that they feel or is it something else ? Are they making the correct choice ? Why didn’t he ask… Continue reading

  • Common Sense Controversy

    There has been a great deal of talk lately about Pit bulls. Here in Maryland a court has labeled them as a dangerous breed. This has lead to some consternation from homeowners and landlords. Landlords are requiring you to get… Continue reading

  • Pride and Sorrow

    I attended my Grandson’s ” Fifth Grade Farewell “. For some reason,which I don’t recall,they could not call it a graduation. Whatever the name it was a nice little ceremony. Awards were given out, a song was sung by the graduates and… Continue reading

  • Vacationing

    Fresh back from a short vacation. I sure could get used to being on vacation. Can you get that as a job ? Vacationer. I’d write reviews about the experience. Sounds like a fine job to me. I really do… Continue reading