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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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  • 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

  • Take a good look

    The things we take for granted. These are the things we grew up with or around. To us they are everyday commonplace things that warrant only a passing interest. It must be ingrained in us humans to be fascinated by… Continue reading

  • Necessity

    I’ve just now noticed all the ads for free cell phones. A new government entitlement. If you qualify for just about any government social program you are qualified for this additional benefit. Medicare,SSI,food stamps are just a few examples. In… Continue reading

  • Defective Technology

    Somebody needs to invent two items. First a camera that takes a picture of me the way I really look and secondly a mirror that shows a true reflection. I’ve had a lot of both over the years but lately… Continue reading

  • Cyber Monday

    I already wrote about black Friday and now I keep hearing about Cyber Monday. All these great deals on line. Shoudn’t most people be at work ? I’m sure no one would be shopping while at work ! I’d bet… Continue reading

  • Getting the Gift

    I was shopping with my wife and her sister. They were discussing what to buy for their respective Grandchildren. Now my wife’s sister is a little older so her Grandchildren are older than ours. She was saying how she thought… Continue reading

  • Tradition

    With the coming of Christmas memories also arrive from the past. Each year a new memory is added and each year they all get harder to recall. Its’ a catch twenty two I suppose but I hope to thwart this… Continue reading

  • Mortality

    The older we get the faster time goes.This old adage is used frequently by my Mom. When I was younger I really didn’t understand it. Now,unfortunately,I do. I was listening to the news and the man was talking about social security.… Continue reading