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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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  • Characters

    I am very proud of the fact that I grew up in a small town. I loved it then and love it now. Even though I no longer live there it is my home and will always remain so. That… Continue reading

  • More Identity Issues

    I wrote earlier about a change of identity and how it changes over time,martial status and family ties. This morning I read a blog by a friend that addressed an identity issue. In any small town there are different groupings… Continue reading

  • Venting

    The soccer season here in Caroline County is officially over today. My Grandson played for the local grocery store. Save-A-Lot was their sponsor. The kids chose their own name for the team and decided upon the Squirrels. It is difficult… Continue reading

  • Frost on the pumpkin

    Got up and went to my truck. What is this stuff on the windshield ? FROST ! I’m surprised,why ? It is November. Strange how our minds work. I watch the weather report every day,I can feel the chill in… Continue reading

  • Tee Shirts

    I wonder at what point in time the Tee shirt became the most widely worn piece of apparel. Somewhere,someone printed something on a white Tee shirt(formerly known as an undershirt) and Bang a revolution was born. Men,women and children all… Continue reading

  • Taking the Call

    Cell phones. Not too long ago James Bond was the only one that had one. I remember my brother having one that came in an attache case and you could sometimes even make a call. Very expensive to own and… Continue reading

  • A change of identity

    It is a natural thing that our identity should change throughout our lives based on occupation or marriage or family ties. I started out being Bens little boy. You know,that’s Bens little boy. Went from that to being Ben’s boy sans… Continue reading

  • Election Day

    Its’ election day ! A day filled with excitement and anticipation. A day to exercise your right as an American citizen to voice your opinion. Voting is a privilege that many people in the world do not have. We tend… Continue reading

  • A little push

    I had it all reasoned out. I wasn’t going to go trick or treating with the grandkids this year. They are getting older now and really don’t care if Grandpa is there. I have gone with them every year so… Continue reading

  • Feeling Special ?

    Went to the grocery the other day. I sometimes shop at the Food Lion and of course I have my MVP card. Most major grocery stores today have some variation of the same thing. I received my MVP card for free… Continue reading