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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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  • Simple enough

      Is it possible to have a national morality? That is certainly a very high aspiration and one I believe the founding fathers had in mind. It can be seen in their personal letters as well as the founding documents.… Continue reading

  • poignant

     Now I believe this isn’t true for everyone, but I also believe it applies to the majority of us. We find our music and pretty much stay with that for the rest of our lives. What I’m thinking about is… Continue reading

  • control

     In an ever-growing wireless society, our government is busy attempting to make us all dependent upon wires. That is the real push behind this so-called green energy, IE: electricity. Control of the grid is control of the people. Yes, there… Continue reading

  • what's the deal

     The state of Maryland is trying new methods to bring crime under control. All the progressive approaches and tactics have had little effect so far. But a new bill is being introduced to the legislator. This bill would not allow… Continue reading

  • what was left behind

     As one that has an interest in family and the origins of my ancestors, I am still left somewhat bewildered by those claiming a heritage. The bewilderment comes from attempting to rectify the past with the present. To rectify can… Continue reading

  • but it is

      If clothes make the man do uniforms make the professional? That was something I thought when learning my grandsons’ fiancé would be graduating nursing school. To my surprise I learned that she would not be getting a cap, rather… Continue reading

  • influenced

     After writing yesterday’s posting I continued to think about the subject of woolgathering. My thoughts began to coalesce a bit more regarding what it is I was trying to say. Now my wife doesn’t remember hearing that old expression and… Continue reading

  • woolgathering

      Have you ever heard the term woolgathering? It’s an old-fashioned saying my grandmother would use. When I was just a little guy walking about aimlessly or just staring off into space that’s what she told me I was doing.… Continue reading

  • good enough?

      As I saw an article about Abrham Lincoln, a supposed telling of unknown facts by his son, I couldn’t help but think, why can’t they just leave things alone? Now I admit I didn’t click on that article as… Continue reading

  • getting real

     The economy is doing so great right now we need a war! That’s my thinking anyway. I realize I’m no political analyst, no great scholar. I’m just a guy that will be 70 years old in a few months that… Continue reading