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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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  • Unrestricted access

    Heard on the news that parents are joining in a lawsuit against social media platforms. They accuse those platforms of using methods to attract and keep users, especially younger children. They are designed to keep them looking! Well now, what… Continue reading

  • Threatening

    I was just wondering, what replaced Covid? Wasn’t long ago that was going to kill us all and variants appeared almost weekly. I haven’t heard much about it lately though, mostly I’m hearing about ICE and the Save Act. Both… Continue reading

  • Facts, feelings and fiction

    Legislating the hypotheticals. It certainly appears that is exactly what consumes the time of our elected officials. Weeks, months even years spent debating and arguing about what could be. The whole gender discussion tops that list for me. There is… Continue reading

  • Validated

    There are moments that you just never forget, memories imbedded. These memories will surface every now and again for no particular reason, but I believe maybe they are just a kindness from above. A brief moment that gives you a… Continue reading

  • Tainted Valor

    There is much debate about the military service of Governor Wes Moore here in Maryland. He refuses to release his records, and his spokesperson claims he has thousands of sensitive medical records making it almost impossible. The big debate began… Continue reading

  • Remembered

    I remember Mom getting her first microwave oven. It came with a cookbook and a temperature probe. She used it maybe two or three times. The food didn’t taste right. It sat on the counter for a few years and… Continue reading

  • Just a thought

    I keep seeing these articles and memes about social security. I’m being told how the system will run out of money. I realize these articles are designed to incite, the reason is easy to understand, inciting is profitable. Well, I’m… Continue reading

  • Obiter dicta

    With all these federal judges issuing injunctions I did a little reading concerning exactly what powers they have. I learned their authority is derived from the constitution, they are nominated by the president, confirmed by the senate, and it is… Continue reading

  • Culture and Cosplay

    As I see a multitude of videos online with native Americans in costumes, dancing and beating their drums, I do wonder about that. Is it culture or cosplay? I’m quite certain these performers have never lived in a tepee on… Continue reading

  • Arguing

    We have all heard about Lawyers arguing their case. The judge listens to the argument. The Supreme court listens to the argument. In the end both will issue an opinion but call it a ruling. And that is the heart… Continue reading