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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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  • Just a thought

    Was watching the television and this ad pops on,they do that a lot,about the family plan for your mobile phone. The mother is in the mall looking lovingly at her cell phone and just beaming with apparent pride. You see,the… Continue reading

  • Where did that come from?

    Ever wonder where and how a fad or fashion starts ? I do. I guess just someone somewhere says something like,.I’m down with that and the next thing you know everybody is down with that, of course,only if you are… Continue reading

  • It's over

    I saw were the president has declared an end to the hostilities. The war is over ! Our troops are coming home,except for 50.000 or so going to Afghanistan. We have done our part in Iraq and now it is… Continue reading

  • A little History

    This picture is showing what is called a blood chit. I have it hanging on my wall in the living room. Sorry for the flash but I do not want to remove it from the frame. Now,for a little bit… Continue reading

  • Labor Day

    With Labor day just around the corner it’s the unofficial end of Summer. Planning that last BBQ or maybe a trip to the beach. The kids here have been back in school for a week now and starting to get… Continue reading

  • Its' in the suit

    I was just thinking what came first the suit or the Lawyer ? Did it arise from,I’ll bring a suit against you,meaning a lawyer ? Lawyers always wear suits. Perry Mason wore a suit, Ironsides wore a suit. Some even… Continue reading

  • Can't argue with a memory

    You just can’t argue with a memory. Is that a song title or a line from a song ? Could be and no copywright infringement intended. Ok,got the legal stuff out of the way. Isn’t it strange how we remember… Continue reading

  • If Only

    If only other people could see and hear me as I do I’d be a star ! Now before you start on me saying how conceited I must be you know you have said the exact same thing hundreds of… Continue reading

  • Its' all in the name

    Names,you got your birth name,the name you use,maybe a nickname,a legal name,a surname,your first name,middle name (maybe two of those) and if your’re female and get married you get a new name or at least hypenate your old name !… Continue reading

  • Doctors and Mechanics

    Doctors and Mechanics They both keep us moving. When I was young the doctors would come to your house carrying his black bag, He ( almost always a he, there were shes’ but you couldn’t trust them unless she was… Continue reading