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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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  • 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

  • Remember

    I awoke this morning and like most Americans my thoughts went back ten years. A decade ago. I know exactly where I was when I heard the news. My wife called me on the phone. I couldn’t believe it. My… Continue reading

  • A reminder

    Like the rest of the East coast we have had a lot of rain ! First Irene, and followed by storm after storm. Truly remarkable. There has been some flooding. A local contractor asked me if I had time to… Continue reading

  • Just Sayin'

    I tried listening to the Presidents speech last evening. I’m not a big fan of him so it was rather difficult. That ,combined with the fact that all politicians say little of importance,turns me off. Nevertheless, I listened with one… Continue reading

  • The Talkers

    Having been a fan of the Seinfeld show I am aware of his bits about the ” close ” talker and the ” low ” talker. For those of you that may not be familiar with this he is talking… Continue reading