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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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  • Those People

    Have you ever noticed how difficult life can be for others ? I’m not talking about those that are living with a handicap or some form of  physical disability. No these are apparently normal people in every respect, with one exception.… Continue reading

  • Privately Public

    I just saw on the news that a group of women are protesting against Facebook. It would seem they are upset that Facebook removed their photographs. The pictures were of them breastfeeding their children. Facebook has a nudity policy and… Continue reading

  • On the downside

    Now would be a good time for my fifteen minutes of fame. They say everyone gets theirs and I’m still waiting. I have been feeling a little depressed and low as of late. A little fame just might cheer me up. I… Continue reading

  • A Small Town Boy

    Yesterday I made a very rare trip to the Dover shopping mall. The wife had a specific shop in mind for a very specific item. I think the last time I was in the mall was over the holidays. I… Continue reading

  • Thoughts on Valentines

    Soon it will be Valentines day. The pressure is on. Men everywhere are reminding themselves over and over. Don’t forget,Don’t forget. Anxiety is setting in. Yet, in the end more than one will screw it up. Either by forgetting altogether… Continue reading

  • A sweet obsession

    There was a doctor on television discussing the obesity problem in America. Obviously a learned man he spoke with great knowledge and eloquence. He was explaining how the body metabolizes sugar. It was his contention that it is sugar that is in the forefront of this weight… Continue reading

  • Thinking about Grandma

     I was remembering going to her house and the things you would find there. Things not so easily found today at Grandmas. Things like a flat iron. If you are not of a certain age you may not even know… Continue reading

  • Just Ramblin'

    It’s all getting a little bit too casual for me. Not that I’m a stickler for convention or necessarily agree with Miss Manners but a return to a little more formality is in order. I’m watching the candidates in their… Continue reading

  • The Doldrums

    Lately I have been experiencing a bit of malaise. The winter doldrums you might say. It hasn’t been that cold and virtually no snow but cold enough to remain indoors. Getting up in the dark and going to bed in… Continue reading

  • Open the window

    When I turned on the news this morning the first thing I heard discussed was the unusually warm weather we have been having. I am not complaining about it that much is for sure. The annual Polar Bear Plunge was held adjacent to… Continue reading