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3 THINGS GUNS WON’T DO BUT YOU WILL

August 3, 2016 by

More than 3 things guns won’t do? Make a list. A gun won’t fix a flat tire. No matter how many times you threaten, guns won’t do it. There you are on I-5 north to Portland, cut over on 84 headed for the Glenn Jackson. You’re in a station wagon full of camping gear, kids, […]

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CHARLES BRONSON GUNS

June 12, 2016 by

A movie star for decades, Charles Bronson doesn’t get much run today. He was a star with guns from Death Wish back to the Dirty Dozen and Magnificent Seven. His best gun move came from Hard Times where he played a bare knuckle fighter collecting his fight purse. He drove out into the country, walked […]

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GRANDMOTHER GUNS IN PORTLAND

October 9, 2015 by

A True Story About Grandmother Guns In Portland Oregon. An elderly lady pulled her car into her NE Portland garage on a hot day. I was there to pick up a museum donation, three quilts for the Oregon Historical Society. Museums love fragile textiles, product packaging, anything you’d throw away a hundred years ago. Quilts […]

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SHOOTING GUNS IN THE BOOMER ARMY OF 1974

April 4, 2014 by

The all volunteer Army was still new in the mid-70’s. No one opened a draft notice anymore, no life changing letters came in the mail. At least not that letter. In those days the Army was run by baby boomers straight out of Vietnam. Every Drill Sergeant had a story to make your toes curl and […]

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ACCEPTABLE TOPICS SCROLLING TWITTER

September 21, 2024 by

The notion of acceptable topics on twitter suggests there are unacceptable topics? Since it is the internet, you’ll find more than enough of both. You can find the funniest post you’ll see all day, and the saddest. But maybe we can skip the rampant bullshit?

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EXTRA EFFORT WHEN IT MATTERS

August 5, 2024 by

Extra effort often gives a big win in sports, at work, in life. Or you get lucky. After a big win you don’t need to do anything extra. So why do people ask, “What’s next?” after a big victory?

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METH FRIENDLY NEIGHBOR ESTATE SALE

July 19, 2024 by

‘Meth friendly’ is a special kind of friendship. It’s a friendship between neighbors when the deliveries and pickups happen between 10 pm and 4 am. Call it a friendship of the night.

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BUILDING BRIDGES TO CROSS OVER AND OVER

July 18, 2024 by

Some people say building bridges is the most important thing in the world. And they are correct. But for me, the most important thing is getting across them safely once they’re built. I’ve been crossing them all my life, for better or worse.

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INTERNET SHOWTIME SATURDAY WITH A SIDE OF HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE

July 13, 2024 by

I’m a big fan of internet showtime, the daily scroll. But I keep it simple. I’m not looking for verification, authentication, or validation. Not looking for lawyers, guns, or money. What I’m looking for is attention grabbing posts, videos, and stories. Make me pause. Is that asking for too much?

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SOCIAL MEDIA MENTAL

June 17, 2024 by

Is social media safe? The Surgeon General says, “The answer is that we don’t have enough evidence to say it’s safe.” But there’s enough evidence for the sort of safety warning cigarettes come with? Why not be on the safe side, but not just for kids.

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