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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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  • The Collectors

    I was watching the antiques roadshow yesterday as it is one of my favorites. I like to see the antiques of all kinds and hear of their potential value. As in most episodes they had a few toys. These were… Continue reading

  • The Good Candy

    When I was young Halloween was a time of fun and candy. Tricks to be pulled and treats to be had. It all started for us with the “one cent sale” at the Rexall Drug store. Buy one can of… Continue reading

  • A little Surprised

    I was listening to a major news cast about a Judge overruling the Don’t Ask Don’t Tell policy. They referred to it as DADT. Guess that wil enter our vocabulary of abbreviations. Guess we have to speak or write more… Continue reading

  • Homers' Closet

    When I was a small child staying at my Grandmothers house there was one place I would never,ever dare to look in: Homers Closet. Located at the far end of the pantry in a remote corner was an old wooden… Continue reading

  • Admit to Nothing

    Read an article about Rikki Lake. You know her, the talk show person. She was renting a home and it caught fire and burned to the ground. Fortunately no one was injured. What I did find interesting was her explanation… Continue reading

  • Don't Ask and Don't Tell

    There has been a vote since I wrote this and the push to repeal this policy has failed,for now. I see where Lady GaGa weighed in on the issue of don’t ask,don’t tell. I’m not a big fan of hers… Continue reading

  • Silouettes on the horizon

    I have been watching the squirrels and the wooly worms. Both have been busy. Today is the first day I have noticed the leaves beginning to change. I live in Maryland on the eastern shore and we definitly have a… Continue reading

  • A Change in polarity

    With the coming of the fall and the changing of the weather I mentally shift into another gear. I begin to prepare for the long winter hibernation. Start checking those storm windows and looking for cracks that will allow for… Continue reading

  • More Therapy

    I just talked about this the other day. Now a DA in Wisconsin has been busted for sexting ! Not to worry though he’ll be receiving therapy before he goes to trial. That way they really won’t have to punish… Continue reading

  • Hands

    Hold a baby and often times they will take their little hand and hold onto your finger. It is a basic human need,to hold hands. We hold our Mothers hand. We hold it for protection and love. The manly version of… Continue reading