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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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  • no exceptions

      I’ve decided to join in with all the experts on the 14th amendment. There sure are quite a few on social media. It’s a good thing however if people are actually reading those documents. Discussing all of that can… Continue reading

  • savings

      It’s something I have talked about before and most likely will again. I see these ads on television for automobiles and trucks. Low down, no down, deferred payment plans, special offers and deals. Drive and sign or sign and… Continue reading

  • Pope or Politician

      Pope or politician? It would seem that Pope Francis is more the politician than the Pontif. It’s the only explanation I can formulate for his latest announcement. The church blessing what the church teaches is immoral and deviant behaviors… Continue reading

  • Joining

      It was reported on the news that the military did not meet its’ recruiting goals. The projection is the military will be the smallest in number since before WW2. A number of reasons were cited for this downturn in… Continue reading

  • An awkward America

      Like millions of others’ yesterday I attended the Wreaths Across America ceremony and placing the wreaths. It is something I became aware of some years back and participate every year. It’s a wonderful gesture and a growing tradition. This… Continue reading

  • A chat

      I was sitting at my desk when it occurred to me that these blogs are somewhat like Roosevelts fireside chats. That thought came to me because of the replica fireplace I built last week. Some of you may remember… Continue reading

  • Just remembered

      As a person that write something nearly every day it caught my attention that the president of Harvard has been accused of plagiarism. I listened as the person she plagiarized explained that if that had been done by a… Continue reading

  • it's past

      Apologizing for the past. It has become quite the thing from the woke crowd. That’s the way I feel about all of that. I fail to see what the purpose of apologizing to what the ancestors of someone that… Continue reading

  • not surprised

      Things I hear in the news that surprise me when they shouldn’t. Some baseball player is signing a 700 million dollar contract. Just goes to show where folks are willing to put their money. Sports and entertainment. And yes,… Continue reading

  • Magical or Practical

      I’ve got the tree up and the outdoor decorations are done. Gifts have been purchased but still need to be wrapped. I haven’t mailed any cards but have received two so far. The effort is being made but not… Continue reading