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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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  • Home

    I’ve heard it said that you can never go home. At different times in my life this meant different things to me. I have come to the realization that this statement is true on several levels. You can not return… Continue reading

  • Self Service

    I have seen these self service checkouts for some time. The idea didn’t strike my fancy at all and I have resisted using them. Today I was in a bit of a hurry and decided to give it a try.… Continue reading

  • Moments

    There are those moments in life when you are indecisive. The situation is beyond your control but yet you wish to control it. These moments just come along and catch you by surprise. Some people panic and others respond with… Continue reading

  • All about Chia

    With the arrival of the holiday season comes all the ads for new products. The usual assortment of toys,tvs’ and high tech gadgets. Also however the arrival of the latest Chia Pet ! The jingle caught my attention ” cha… Continue reading

  • Christmas Past

    Went with the Grandkids and got this years Tree. A douglas fir. With a few exceptions I have always had a live tree and still much prefer that. The smell of a fresh cut tree and its’ lack of a… Continue reading

  • Back to Basics

    It is me or is it getting harder to buy the basic anything? Coffee for instance,morning blend,breakfast blend,coarse grind,with chicory,arabica,mountain grown and on and on. Don’t even get me started with the Latte thingys. Whatever they are ! Water is… Continue reading

  • Pearl Harbor Day

    Today is Pearl harbor day. A day to remember those who fought in that epic war. My father and several uncles all fought. Thankfully all returned but many did not. The United States did not want to be involved in  this… Continue reading

  • Hold the Brownies

    The government wants to control the bake sales at our schools. You read that right,the government wants to control the bake sale at our schools. I was amazed by this news story. 9.8% unemployment,a deficit so large I can’t even… Continue reading

  • A Anecdote from my Aunt

    This amusing little story was related to me by a dear Aunt. She is no longer with us but her wit and humor live on.The tale as I heard it went something like this; My daughter came into the house after… Continue reading

  • A Christian Nation

    It is time for the Christmas Parade here in Greensboro,Md. OOPS,not supposed to say that anymore it is the Holiday parade. I have been informed that we can no longer have Christmas parties either,Holiday Parties only ! This is not… Continue reading