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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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  • Defining

    I suppose as we age we begin to ask ourselves questions. The whys of life . Why did I do this or why didn’t I do that. We ask why are we here and does it matter ? All those… Continue reading

  • It's Frustrating

    Don’t you hate it when you are away from work for a few days, be it a vacation or you had to be somewhere else, and when you return things are just all fouled up ? It recently happened with me and I can’t… Continue reading

  • Justice

    I, along with most of the country have been following the case of Trayvon Martin. Now they have arrested George Zimmerman and charged him with second degree murder. They also say the Feds are looking at the situation and may… Continue reading

  • What's your Story ?

    Ever meet those people that tell you their life story in the first five minutes of your acquaintance with them ? Working in the grocery it happens to me all the time. Some are older people and I feel that maybe they… Continue reading

  • A dream job

    I went to a informational meeting last night. The State of Maryland and Caroline County are working together on the Harriet Tubman byway. Harriet Tubman , as you may know, was a famous ” conductor ” on the underground railway.… Continue reading

  • Fishin'

    They call them bottlefish,blowfish and puffers. Whatever name you use they are delicious little rascals. Mom said they tasted a lot like lobster. I would have to agree. I caught more than my share of them. I had heard that… Continue reading

  • Hazed

    Occasionally we hear about hazing. Yesterday at Texas stadium the elder players had the rookie ” ride ” a stuffed horse and carry a backpack to the bullpen. All in good fun. A stark contrast to the hazing on the bus… Continue reading

  • Taste

    There are those that have expensive tastes. I’m not one of them. Yesterday while at the grocery store I decided to try some fresh ground Mills Brothers coffee. They sell sample bags that is enough for one pot. I was… Continue reading

  • Hindsight

    With the changing of the seasons we also change. We change our wardrobe,our schedules and for most of us our attitudes. We prepare for the season. Depending upon your location and lifestyle these changes and preparations can be drastic or subtle.… Continue reading

  • Fight or Flight

    There have been many calls to repeal the law allowing you to defend yourself. The so called ” stand your ground ” law. Those that would support this say it is confusing and often misunderstood. Yeah,well so is the tax… Continue reading