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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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  • Finding Home

    I have talked about being “from away.” Now that I’ve got it set in my mind that Greensboro,Md is my new home I think I need to find a church. I have been to my daughter in laws church and… Continue reading

  • " From Away "

    In the town where I grew up we have a saying,”from away.” From away means just that,you are not from here, you are” from away.” Those of us that we born there could usually tell tell right away if you… Continue reading

  • Putting down Roots

    Ain’t it funny, how time slips away. A song title and a wonderful song. Filled with sentiment and a lot of truth. Time really does just slip away. I have been doing a lot of reminiscing lately. A ” Hometown… Continue reading

  • In Laws

    I was thinking about my in laws. Isn’t it wonderful how they become a part of the family ? Starts out with you having doubts about them. Does he/she really love and care for my child ? They usually get… Continue reading

  • Completing the Parade

    The season for parades has begun.We already had opening day for little league and the associated parade. Typical small town parade. The fire trucks are showcased, the High School Marching Band,(the band of blue) Little Miss floats, Junior Miss and… Continue reading

  • More Changes

    Funny how things change over time. Growing up every man I knew carried a pocket knife. Some called it a pen knife. Almost always it was a folding knife of some sort. A jack knife. There was good reason to… Continue reading

  • Making the Sale

    I have been working at the grocery store for a while now. Everyday I see the different packaging and labels. Quite a bit of it amuses me. I can’t help but smile when I see on the package,” now 20%… Continue reading

  • Connections

    I developed an interest in genealogy some time back. Wish I had had this interest earlier in life when more of the old timers were still around. When you are young you don’t always appreciate what you have. n my… Continue reading

  • Incentive

    Are we so busy doing “right” that we are going wrong ? Let me begin by saying I’m all for helping out my fellow man. Let me also repeat what my Grandmother always said, ” God helps those who help… Continue reading

  • Just Sayin'

    I was returning from the grandsons little league game and it was dark outside. The game didn’t start until six pm and it was past eight before it was done. In fact, the game had to be called on account… Continue reading