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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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  • testing the principle

      It’s the principle of the thing. How often do we hear that as the explanation for actions taken? I’ve used that myself on many occasions. It isn’t aways an easy thing to do, stick to your principles, others not… Continue reading

  • finishing the story

      Sometimes I realize I’m trying to save memories only I remember. That is a simple truth but one I don’t want to accept. This is true of all of us to a greater or lesser degree. In years past… Continue reading

  • being influenced

     Have you heard about social media companies being sued for children using them? Yes, a class action lawsuit is being pushed forward blaming the companies for targeting children with dangerous content. These companies should take steps to protect the children.… Continue reading

  • it's a binary thing

     I had someone tell me my time is running out, I’m getting old, and will soon be gone. That was in response to a debate being held on current events/issues. My old-fashioned ideals and ideas had to go, it’s a… Continue reading

  • taking it back

     One hundred and sixty-three years ago today confederate forces fired upon Fort Sumter beginning the civil war. It wasn’t unexpected as tensions had been building. The Democratic party was in shambles at that time, divided mostly on the issue of… Continue reading

  • it's choice

     Original sin or human nature? Something I have thought about every now and gain. Being a person that thinks about such things I have had different thoughts on the matter. When I was little, I just took the Sunday school… Continue reading

  • the way it is, I think

      Perhaps I need to clear things up a bit. There does seem to be some confusion. When I post something on social media or write it in these blogs of mine, I’m writing what I think, not necessarily what… Continue reading

  • traditionally

     Happy Easter everyone. I got my hollow chocolate rabbit, by Palmer, the cheap chocolate company, an Easter tradition. I remember getting one of those Peter Rabbits every year along with jellybeans and dyed eggs. Those are the staples of an… Continue reading

  • chipping away

     What are the cornerstones of freedom? Many scholars have written extensively about all of that. They have done so since the ability to write was created. In America we often cite our founding documents as the definitive list of those… Continue reading

  • Integral

     Was reading a question sent to the New York Times. I left my comment and was immediately told how wrong I am. You see the question was being asked by this woman that had been having an affair with this… Continue reading