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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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  • Old cars and memories

     I was thinking about my first car. I had several in quick succession but the one I drove the most was a 1964 Ford Falcon station wagon. Not the coolest ride, but very reliable. It has been many years, but… Continue reading

  • Hi-Fi to Wi-Fi

    According to the grand kids I’m pretty dang old. Age is relevant,as we all know. When I was twenty, fifty was old and now I’m 58 and know that ain’t old. I’ve seen a few changes take place but that’s progress.… Continue reading

  • Old stories revisited

    Occasionally a story from my past will come to mind. It may be one I was directly involved with or just one that I was told. Old stories revisited are fun and somehow seem almost new. Like reading a good… Continue reading

  • Live and Learn

    You are never too old to learn. We have all heard that expression and I,for one,have found it to be true. Every experience in life is an opportunity to learn. One need only pay attention. As any one of you… Continue reading

  • It is over

    Well,another vacation is over. Had a wonderful time with the kids and Grandkids. I think we are all swum out. New word there. We went,we swam and we are now swum out ! Had a nice ride back home and… Continue reading

  • Vacation Day four

    Woke up to an angry sea. It was raining as well. If you looked to the south however,there was promise in the day. A lighter patch of sky was visible. We took a little extra time with breakfast before heading… Continue reading

  • Vacation Day Three

    Day three of vacation has gone by. It was a long day but as with most days on vacation, fun filled. No worries man ! Isn’t that what Bob Marley says ? W I tried everything started out on the… Continue reading

  • Vacation Day 2

    Day two of vacation is in the books. We spent most of yesterday on the beach. We went all out with the tourist thing and rented two loungers and an umbrella. Geez,wish I owned that concession ! The water temperature… Continue reading

  • Vacation day 1

    We made it to Virginia Beach. The room is fantastic and the weather has been sporadic. Sunny and bright one minute and storming the next. No matter, I did venture into the Atlantic Ocean with the Grand kids. Tried body… Continue reading

  • Vacation

    At the eleventh hour I have decided to go on vacation with my son and his family. They had previously made reservations and with their usual forethought included my wife and I in their plans. We are going to Virginia… Continue reading