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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 new way

      And so, I’ve heard a great deal of backlash concerning a commencement speech given by Harrison Butker. First off, I had no idea who he is. Turns out he is a place kicker for the Kansas City Chiefs. A… Continue reading

  • what's appropriate?

      Something I hear about occasionally is cultural appropriation. It’s a bad thing you know, insensitive. You aren’t supposed to imitate someone’s cultural heritage. Funny how I was told imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Oscar Wilde is credited… Continue reading

  • it's funny

      We all have our own unique sense of humor; well most people have a sense a humor anyway. I’d suggest that sense of humor is influenced heavily by society. Each generation does appear to enjoy a different sense of… Continue reading

  • are you daft?

      I was having a brief discussion with an unnamed person online. As often happens I was remarking about one thing while this person returns with remarks about Trump. Later on in the discussion I was told I was supporter… Continue reading

  • It matters

      I read a comment left by a friend on Facebook. He simply said, “sometimes you feel like you just don’t matter” and it was a statement I can empathize with. Knowing this man, I understood it was just a… Continue reading

  • Holding history

      I have in my possession a small tool that may not be familiar to a lot of people, depending upon where you grew up, or currently live. It is a knife specifically designed for picking blue crabs. There really… Continue reading

  • always will

     Is the past to blame? It is certainly what I hear all the time from almost every corner of the room. I have to say I’m getting tired of it. I have done quite a bit of research into my… Continue reading

  • resurrected

      Went poking around the attic yesterday and recovered a few memories. My original intent was to sort out some stuff for donation to good will. I have been talking about having a yard sale for years but that isn’t… Continue reading

  • The Responsibilty of Freedom

      Was thinking about how the times have changed. When I was a kid the worst thing that could happen to you was being grounded. You’re not going anywhere young man. Two weeks! Now go to your room and stay… Continue reading

  • punished?

      The supreme court is examining the legality of living outdoors. It centers around the homeless people in the country living on the streets and in the alleys of every major city in America. What was once called a “hobo”… Continue reading