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BOSS MAN: WHEN THE MOST IMPORTANT PERSON STOPS CARING

April 6, 2020 by

Boss man is an old term by now. Like Ram Rod, as in, “Who’s the Ram Rod of this operation,” it’s time has come and gone, like Rowdy Yates. Still, Boss man has power, whether you like it or not, whether it resonates or not. But, what is a real Boss Man? They come in […]

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GYM LADIES AT REST? NO, THEY NEVER REST

April 5, 2020 by

Do gym ladies miss the gym more than gym guys? They probably don’t miss gym guys as much as gym guys miss them. Taking a shot here. Why is that?

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HISTORY SPEAKS IN A LOUD VOICE FROM A ROOF TOP

April 4, 2020 by

History speaks in a loud voice, sometimes too loud. And if it tells something uncomfortable, the only thing louder is denial. A boompdx reader checked in to ask about the Fox Theater posts. Why all the Broadway posts. “All two of them?” I said.

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PORTLAND FOX THEATER HISTORY UP IN THE AIR ON A RAINY DAY

April 3, 2020 by

For Portland history, or any history, like the Fox Theater history, the events remain the same. It’s the interpretation that changes. This is why you trust your sources in regard to what you hear and believe, and what to reject. Primary sources make the difference. But what is a primary source? Take this, for instance:

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OLD PORTLAND BECAME NEW PORTLAND RIGHT AFTER I MOVED THERE

April 2, 2020 by

The term Old Portland usually applies to the city with pictures of a flood, like the flood of 1861, or the floods of 1894, 1948, 1996. By the way, it rains in Oregon, sometimes a lot. Will that ever change? No, but attitudes will change, have changed. But that’s not the Old Portland on boomerpdx.

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STORY TIME STORY WITH DAVE, OR IS IT DAVID

April 1, 2020 by

Story time begins with tradition. What tradition, you ask? All good stories begin the same. They might still be good stories, but not classic Story Time. Once Upon A Time:

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GYM LIFE vs REAL LIFE: OR JUST A FANTASY?

March 31, 2020 by

The best time to join gym life? Any time is the right time, even now during coronavirus closure. Plan ahead to get a jump. This isn’t an urgent notice, not like trying to make up for year of sloth by joining on New Year’s Day.

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HOW TO QUARANTINE LIKE A PRO? DO IT FOR OTHERS

March 30, 2020 by

The question isn’t “To quarantine, or not to quarantine.” Instead, the question is, “How do people make it work?” If you’ve got it figured out, great. You’re ahead of the curve. If not, here’s how it worked during cancer quarantine.

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THE HISTORY WRITER YOU NEED, THE STORY YOU GET

March 29, 2020 by

Every history writer has a To Be Read stack of books. I like to think most people have the same stack. The difference for a writer is most of their books To Be Read explain how to write. I’m finally able to say they helped me. How? Thank you for asking.

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GOOGLE ANALYTICS MAP DON’T LIE: OREGON TRAIL MEETS BOOMERPDX TRAIL

March 28, 2020 by

If Google Analytics is a trusted source, and why wouldn’t it be, then people from coast to coast stop right here. Did I say people? I meant bots from Chicago to Ashburn, Virginia take a moment on boomerpdx. Bots that don’t get sick and die. However you got here, and how long you stay, please […]

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