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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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  • Becoming of Age

    Some thoughts on aging. I’ve reached the age where I can say,” that’s cute ” and I’m not embarrassed I can carry my wife’s bag and don’t feel threatened. Young ladies now view me as, harmless. Strangers sometimes call me Pop… Continue reading

  • Risk and Reward

    I hear where the NFL players are filing a suit against the league. They claim the NFL deceived them and withheld information about repeat concussions and the possible results. They are seeking compensation. Well, I have thought about this and reached a… Continue reading

  • Being Distracted

    There has been more talk in the news about distracted driving. A call is going out to the auto industry to reduce the number of distracting devices available in your automobiles. Hands free telephones,entertainment systems,gps navigation and video players to… Continue reading

  • Passing it along

    Again this morning I read about the passing of a loved one on my Facebook page. Some I know and most I do not. It is always a sad thing to read.  Still,it is a fact of living and there… Continue reading

  • Shifting Gears

    A new routine begins this morning. School is out The baseball playing is done. Now Grandma leaves in the morning to go to the Grand kids house. It’s a different schedule altogether. A bit unsettling. Changes are always unsettling. I get so… Continue reading

  • Choosing a path

    Last night my Grand son Mark officially became a member of the Caroline County Historical Society. The Greensboro chapter. He is our youngest  member to date. Presently he is studying to become Docent of our 17th century cabin. He does… Continue reading

  • What's up with that ?

    I’ve never been much on fad and fashion. You could say I’ve always marched to the beat of a different drummer. Usually out of step and out of time. I know what I like and what I don’t. I am what… Continue reading

  • A couple thoughts

    Has the whole world gone crazy ? I here that question often. I’m beginning to wonder if there isn’t some validity to the statement. When I read about Mayor Bloomberg wanting to limit the size of sugary drinks that can… Continue reading

  • 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