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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 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

  • Changing with the times !

    I was having a chat with a high school classmate the other day when the subject of how things have changed entered the conversation. I graduated from high school in 1971. Long time ago I know. I joined the Navy… Continue reading

  • Cards

    Cards There was a time when we said the word “CARDS” and our immediate thought was birthday or Christmas cards. I need to get someone a card. It was understood. Slowly however that has changed in our consciences and taken… Continue reading

  • Shaking the tree

    I ,like a lot of others,have been working on the family tree. I’ve been doing this for about six or seven years now. There are many resources available on the Internet. Of course I know the immediate family and the… Continue reading

  • It's not my fault

    Was watching television when a commercial comes on. The announcer is saying how tough it is to quit smoking. You have tried the patch,the pills,therapy etc without success. Stop worrying, smoking is now a treatable medical condition ! What ?… Continue reading

  • The Butimahs

    Todays title is the BUTIMAHS  pronounced  BUT I’M  AH. What you ask is a butimah? They are those indivuals that feel conventional rules or directions/instructions do not apply to them.Common courtesy doesn’t apply to them either as far as their… Continue reading

  • Unrelated Thoughts

    DISCLAIMER: It is not my intent to offend anyone or judge their choices in life. These are just my personal thoughts and opinions.                                                          WARNING: may be controversial I have heard,as I’m sure you have too,of a straight man waking… Continue reading

  • Remembering 9/11

    Like most I remember exactly where and what I was doing when I heard about the attack ! I was at work and my wife called to tell me. I couldn’t believe it and really didn’t understand the magnitude of… Continue reading