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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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  • Door to Door

    Their was a rather small man that drove a Volkswagen beetle. I can still see that that little blue car coming up our dirt road. Sometimes I heard my father say, here comes mouse. I got the impression he would rather… Continue reading

  • Take it Along

    It has always been said of Americans that we take more stuff with us when we go anywhere, than anybody else in the world. Our soldiers carry more equipment into battle on their backs than any other nation. That has… Continue reading

  • Got any secrets ?

    Here is a random thought for you. If you were to disappear for any reason and others went through your home and belongings would they find anything you would be embarrassed or ashamed of ? Do you have any little… Continue reading

  • Captured Memory

    I just love my old photographs. I like looking at them and remembering. Others I like looking at and speculating . I am fortunate to have pictures of Great Great Grandparents, Uncles, Friends and some unrelated people I’ve heard of.… Continue reading

  • The search for justice

    It is a sad part of life. The news is filled with stories of tragic events. Often times it is the victims of crimes that strike at our hearts the hardest. Bad things happening to good people. And following a… Continue reading

  • Seriously

    You gotta be kiddin’ me. I turn on the news and they are talking about the recent scandal with the secret service. Some have been fired and others may lose their job as well. Everyone seems so surprised that this… Continue reading

  • Just Steering

    I was listening to the radio and an Alan Jackson song came on. I like Alan and his style of singing. He was doing that song about when Daddy let me drive. It reminded me of when my own Dad… Continue reading

  • Which Path

    I completed a twenty year career in the U.S.Navy. I was stationed in all four corners of this great country of ours. I have sailed the seven seas, as the saying goes. I visited many foreign countries and Island nations. During a good part… Continue reading

  • "Splaining "

    I usually write these blogs of mine first thing in the morning. It is a routine. I write them more or less on the fly. Seldom do I do any background research. My random thoughts and memories are just that. Random thoughts and… Continue reading

  • Who is he ?

    This past week I’ve been working in a different store. The man that owns the Save a Lot where I normally work is opening a new store. This will be number seven for him. I went to this new store to help… Continue reading