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Jason Nazer, The Millennial New Daddy

August 1, 2013 by

Millennials need more help than they got at home. That doesn’t make baby boomers bad parents, but it might feel that way. On forbes.com, Jason Nazar wrote an article called, “20 Things 20-Year-Olds Don’t Get.” What gives him such insight? He’s a thirty four year old entrepreneur. Jason is no slacker. The company he started and […]

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NW Boomer Writing Aptitude Test

July 29, 2013 by

Take The WAT The following questions help you discover a new writer, you. You’ve probably met before. 1.  Complete the sentence, “I write because…” a. it’s cheaper than therapy b. the blank page torments me c. I can’t stop d. I want to learn more about people I invent Correct Answer: You write because no one else […]

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Pic Of The Night

July 28, 2013 by

NW Boomer On Duty At The Portland Brew Festival Baby Boomers need to exercise smart. Take a walk. Do some lifting. Meet new friends.

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Baby Boomers vs Millennials

July 26, 2013 by

Do we baby boomers have pity on younger generations? Are their problems bigger than the obstacles we faced and continue to face? Katerina Rosen thinks so in her Huffington Post article, “Millennial Problems: 7 Issues Boomers Didn’t Deal With.” Issues? Obstacles? Problems? And only seven? We came out of a social upheaval called the Cultural Revolution […]

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The Baby Boomer Prince

July 24, 2013 by

How does the Royal Family bring out so many opposing opinions? The Queen is selfish for hanging onto the throne so long. Or, she’s smart not to step aside for her ding-a-ling oldest son, Prince Charles. Charles went over his head to marry Diana. Or, Charles followed his heart for Camilla. Go ahead and pile […]

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Use The Portland Blues

July 8, 2013 by

Portland baby boomers have more choices for a music festival. Any summer weekend you can go downtown for a free concert at Saturday Market. One weekend a year you can go to the big show by the river. If it’s good enough for Robert Plant, why not you. All that’s left is choosing your company.

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NW Renovation For Boomers

July 5, 2013 by

Local Website And Magazine Delivers Answers If you’re a Portland baby boomer who pays someone else to do your home repairs, you’re missing some fun. On the other hand, if you’re a boomer who loves doing it yourself, you have a friend. From my home ownership experiences, a new friend is a good thing. My […]

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THE Oregon History

July 3, 2013 by

A Good Time For A Refresher Course? Museums serve to help us understand. The good ones are a destination onto themselves. The Oregon Historical Society is fast becoming that destination. Again.

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Boomer Blues Backlash

July 1, 2013 by

Robert Plant Headlines Waterfront Blues Fest What’s the greatest fear of going to a Classic Rock concert? Baby boomers face this one all the time. Is it watching a dream weaver come undone in front of your eyes? That the singer shows up so out of shape they huff and puff through their set? That their […]

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Multi-Gen Boomer Home?

June 28, 2013 by

The Main Fear Of Living Alone A benefit of living with different age groups is the point of view. Both ends squeeze the middle, which is fine if you’re not in the middle. For better and worse, baby boomers sit right in the middle. They are the meat in the generational sammy. The youths grow to […]

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