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THE REAL WESTERN AMERICA OUT HERE IN OREGON

April 12, 2017 by

The real Western America isn’t Texas or California Readers around the world see the American west through movies. From John Wayne in his cowboy costume, to private eye Jack Nicholson in LA’s Chinatown, to policeman Clint Eastwood’s Dirty Harry franchise, they view the west through a distorted lens. Forget about the red rocks of Colorado, […]

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INVENTIONS FROM ANCIENT CHINA TO AMERICA

April 8, 2017 by

Sharing with ancient China didn’t begin here. China invented paper money. Did they invent the safe soon after? Why don’t we hear more bank robbery stories from China? From ozy.com: Moving two tons of red stuff — Communist China adorns scarlet notes with a likeness of Mao Zedong — was hardly a one-man job, and […]

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OKAY IT’S BROKEN TREATIES, BUT WE’RE STILL KEEPING THE LAND

March 21, 2017 by

Watching Broken Treaties on Oregon Public Broadcasting tonight? It’s no bedtime story. Too often we live in a bubble. Not much gets in and most of what we see is our own reflection. It’s not an ideal way of life, more a goal. Then the bubble pops and things change, like you’ve got things to […]

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OREGON CHOICE: RAJNEESHEES OR BUNDY OCCUPATION

March 9, 2017 by

  Do guns play the biggest part in this Oregon Choice? There’s a big difference between an event that draws horny dreamers and an event that attracts an armed militia. Which one attracts you? Would you rather hang out in loose fitting orange and red clothes waving to a holy man passing by in a […]

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HOW MANY WINNING SUPER BOWLS TO FINISH FOOTBALL

February 18, 2017 by

    Winning Super Bowls make history every year, like this year’s comeback. And it’s still not enough.   Hardly anyone argues that Tom Brady isn’t the best ever. Better than Joe and Terry with their handful of rings and MVP gear. You’ve got to give it to him. Others say he’s the best of […]

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YOU HAVE FEELINGS? DO THEY SAY HAPPY?

December 19, 2016 by

  HOW TO TELL IF YOU’RE HAPPY You’ve heard it before, whether you’re ten, thirty-four, or seventy-four years old. Balance. Say it like they said, “Plastic,” in The Graduate. Life, or a good life, depends on balance. Think moderation. Most of the time you hear this and nod and agree like the fat man who […]

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BLACKENED BLOGGER WORLD LIGHTENS UP

December 14, 2016 by

  Blogger world wisdom says keep your post short with a snappy title. SO GET BUSY AND WRITE? If they could say it and make you believe it, a blog guru would say write a great title and skip the post to concentrate on the next snappy title. “Headlines,” they growl “Headlines make the post.” Pretty soon […]

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BOOMER ARMY RACE RELATIONS, 1974

December 11, 2016 by

The time Army race relations got it right. In the early stages of the All-Volunteer Army, recruiters filled the ranks with whoever showed up. The draft ended, so most of the smart guys stayed out of the way of The New Army. The people who did show up had their own agendas. Some wanted college […]

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HISTORY TEACHER TEACHES HISTORY?

November 16, 2016 by

  History teacher narrow focus gives poor view.   Darrell Huckaby says, “Take a seat, history class is in session.” Is he talking to you? Not when he says, “Ignorant young people who have no knowledge of how this Republic is supposed to work are dying to get attention by marching in the streets and […]

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MARCHING HOMEWARD BOUND

November 11, 2016 by

One step after another aims for homeward bound. Homeward bound is a promise you hear when you’re far from home. Service people hear it best. “You’ll be home by Christmas (or Easter, Thanksgiving.”) Make that next Christmas, or Easter, or Thanksgiving. No matter what you hear from the top, soldiers keep marching, sailors keep sailing, […]

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