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Your Phil Knight Moment

August 14, 2013 by

Sharing a new UofO grad and a Phil Knight moment. The University of Oregon drew much attention recently for images of their new football facility. Comments ranging from “it looks like a corporate retreat,” to “why do the Ducks need this,” sprang up in response to the new buildings. Eugene locals see it as another […]

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America Leads The Way?

July 29, 2013 by

When Salon reprints an article from Alternet, you know it’s got legs. If the article takes pleasure in pointing out American shortcomings, it’s bound to be fun. But it also needs a NW Boomer poke in the eye. “8 Appalling Ways America Leads The World” may need a refresher. Let’s start:

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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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A Christian Burghardt Moment

May 6, 2013 by

Portland Baby Boomers Know The Sound When They Hear It Every boomer has a musical moment, a memory of a singer or song so big it overwhelms them still. And it’s better than anything you’ve got because they heard it first. The Who do it. Johnny Cash makes it happen. Let It Be? There are no toppers. […]

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NBA FAN CLASSROOM

April 26, 2013 by

TODAY’S LESSON: WHY THE BLAZERS MATTER NOW Two words: Damian, and Lillard. If you see Damian and a resurgent Blazers ever scrap their way into a championship run, remember this playoff season as the beginning. By watching and noting the differences between the great western point guards as they play each other over a series, he logs where they break […]

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HAVE A HEART MONTH

February 6, 2013 by

BOOMERPDX REVIEWS THE CELEBRITY PUMP FIXER-UPPER In everyday life people tell of their heart problems in two ways. 1. “I had a procedure. No big deal.” Or, 2. “My heart problem changed my life.” Both are viable, though one is a wake up call. Grandpa died of a heart attack in the early 60’s. Dad […]

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Going Abroad With Boomerpdx And Pink

January 7, 2013 by

On The Crazy Diamond’s Birthday The knowledge base of an average Cambridge, England citizen grades higher than nearly everyone else. This is no surprise to those who track smart places. The shocker is the intellectual foundation in Cambridge reaches beyond the university. In America, Cambridge means Harvard. It’s a welcome brand. What do you want to see on your doctor’s license, Dr. Yes from Harvard Medical School, […]

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The Baby Boomer Face Of Spain During An Emergency

December 7, 2012 by

Who Do You Call The best way for Baby Boomers to learn a language is living it. My kids did it. My wife did it. Now it’s my turn? Spain seemed like the best place to learn Spanish since that’s the language’s origin, as I’ve been told. But it sounds different in Spain than it […]

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