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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 fifth season

    I took my grand daughter to her second ballet lesson of the season. Time really does travel quickly. After class the children come streaming out of the dance hall. I watched for her and then I saw it, the fundraiser. That manila… Continue reading

  • ITT

    Certain television advertisements crack me up. I just can’t help but laugh about them,even though they intend them to be sincere. The latest one I’ve noticed is ITT Tech. They say ITT Tech about a hundred times during the thirty… Continue reading

  • More on Irene

    Irene continues to spoil the fun. That tropical depression that caused so much flooding here in Greensboro has now forced the cancelation of Fall Fest. Fall Fest,in one form or another,has become an annual event. A celebration of the coming… Continue reading

  • Friendship

    I went to my Grand sons soccer game last night. The fields are located outside of the town of Federalsburg, Maryland. That area was a farmers fields not too long ago. A large open area void of any trees. Just… Continue reading

  • Change It

    Not being what I would classify as a real political man I am amused by their rhetoric. I know a bunch of bull when I hear it. You may fool others Mr. Obama but you ain’t foolin’ me. I don’t… Continue reading

  • Entitled ?

    Alert ! A new study study has determined that children learn easier and more effectively with their parents. Also reading plays a major role in the learning process. Well, who knew ! It was on the evening news. All I can… Continue reading

  • Smoke N' Leaves

    So the mums are for sale now and the corn stalks bundled. Can only mean one thing. Fall is close at hand. We have had a few cool evenings and a few leaves are starting to turn. I’m thinking not… Continue reading

  • Zip

    Every now and then something happens that makes you feel a little bit older. I was watching one of my favorite shows on television, The Pawn shop guys. They were looking at a letter and Rick makes the comment, ”… Continue reading

  • Season Five

    Ballet season has started here in Greensboro. This is my fifth season. I took my grand daughter Morgan to her lesson last night. Saw some familar faces and met a few new ones. Sat on that familar wooden bench in… Continue reading

  • Without Warning

    For the last few days and yesterday during the memorials for 9/11 I kept hearing about credible threats. We have information,unconfirmed, we suspect. etc. I couldn’t help but wonder why this information was being broadcast to the world. I can… Continue reading