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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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  • Baby Boomers

    I can talk about this because I’m one. A baby boomer. Not my fault just a victim of the times. I can’t speak for others but I’m tired of hearing about it. The economists talk about the baby boomers,the doctors… Continue reading

  • "One Mans Treasure"

    The other day I wrote about projects. My wife and I had made a lifeguard stand for the kids. I mentioned how I loved doing projects. I come about this love honestly. Growing up, my father was always doing projects,except… Continue reading

  • Sometimes we Lie

    With age comes wisdom. Heard that somewhere, but doubt the validity of the statement. With age comes finally telling the truth ! When we get old enough,and that varies by person, we begin to tell the truth. The truth to… Continue reading

  • Projects

    I’ve always enjoyed doing little projects. Sometimes,not so little either. I have a tendency to get carried away on occasion. Well in the last few days,while the kids were away at camp, my wife and I did a little project.… Continue reading

  • " Little Boys Pies "

    My Mom is a good baker. I remember well her making pies and cakes and cookies. Whenever she baked, us kids were in the kitchen, “helping.” The woman has the patience of a saint. We would help peel apples and… Continue reading

  • I'm Cool

    Being from a small town and perhaps a little naive life outside of East Hampton was different. I like to say East Hampton was a lot like growing up in the mythical Mayberry. We were a close knit bunch and… Continue reading

  • Remembering When

    Back when I was just a little guy things were done just a bit differently. There were social programs, they called it ” welfare ” always in a hushed voice. There was a stigma attached to receiving these government handouts.… Continue reading

  • The truth is

    During Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm I was stationed aboard the USS Nitro AE-23. This ship was an ammunition ship. Our primary mission was to deliver ammo to the fleet. We could also transfer fuel across to other ships. We were… Continue reading

  • Disillusioned

    Today I learned that there will be no parade for the Fourth of July here in Greensboro,Md. A lack of interest and the commercial viability being the contributing factors to this sad state of affairs. We did not have a parade… Continue reading

  • Claims

    I love to talk about ridiculous claims made by advertisers. Whether it is some miracle product or guarantee I can’t help but feel a mixture of amusement and anger. Do you really believe I am that gullible ? Or dumb… Continue reading