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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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  • 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

  • Just Sayin'

    Working in the retail industry,which I haven’t done since high school,I’m getting new insights into people and products. Some are interesting,some amusing and some puzzling. While putting products on the shelves I often read the packaging. Its’ a marvel the different… Continue reading

  • What goes around

    Wrote a blog about black Friday and the holiday season in general. As I was writing my thoughts wandered off track a little,as they are prone to do,and I thought how things repeat themselves. We are all familar with this… Continue reading