Personal Reflections of a Middle-Aged Man

Thoughts and Opinions as I Grow Older

Category: Being Frank About Life

  • My First Day Donning a Mask

    Today, I either read or heard a headline that more men than women are dying of COVID-19. This statement stuck in my mind. I was trying to figure out why…


  • Vegetable Gardening has Begun

    In the midst of all that is happening with the global pandemic, we as humans, must also find some solace and happiness in the small things of life. It just…


  • The Passage of Time has Changed

    April sure did take a long time to get here. January and February flew by, then it was March. March started normally, then all of a sudden, you know what…


  • Is Coronavirus God’s Punishment?

    Hurricane Katrina, HIV/AIDS, Hurricane Sandy, Haitian earthquake, 9/11, Sandy Hook, and so many other tragedies, have had religious leaders calling them God’s wrath for a multitude of sins by certain…


  • 100,000 to 1,100,000 Best to Best Worst Case Scenarios

    Today, as I heard the best case scenario would be at least 100,000 deaths from COVID-19, I tried to wrap my head around a virus that will kill so many…


  • Plain and Simple, We Are F*

    I have no words today. After reading and listening throughout the day about how doctors are being fired, health professionals are being silenced, medical personnel quitting because they no longer…


  • A Plethera of Curiosity

    COVID-19 has come into my inner circle. I found out a friend is showing symptoms, but won’t know the results of the test until Sunday or Monday. Then I found…


  • Grandson Update

    As you all know, my grandson had to be hospitalized two weeks ago. Here is an update on his current condition. He is still critical and stable. There was a…


  • Some Recent Records in “Making America Great Again”

    Here are my observations of some things for which the man in the Oval Office will be known. His name will forever be attached to his legacy of accomplishments during…


  • How Are You Helping Others During the Pandemic?

    I’m not writing this to boast or float my own boat. I’m writing today to provide ways one can help during this trying time, especially if you are still working…


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These are the inner wonderings and thoughts of a middle-aged man who happens to be a father, husband, grandfather, friend, brother, son, and thinker.