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THE POLITE SIDE OF THE AISLE AT 180 DEGRESS

February 21, 2014 by

Do You Forgive Stupid Remarks In The Sauna? Of Course You Do. It’s So Damn Hot. Most people I know are Republicans. Not the neo-con version. Not the Tea Party version. They are the American version, the business side of the political house. And it’s not my fault. They’re just good guys. Then I heard […]

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MONUMENTS MEN, THE ULTIMATE BOOMER MOVIE

February 20, 2014 by

In The Baby Boomer World Encompassed By Boomerpdx, Who Expected This? Waiting a few weeks to review a new movie isn’t the sort of thing that pumps box office numbers. You want to hit it on the first night, or even better score a ticket to a preview showing. Timely reviews push new movies hard, […]

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THE SINS OF BABY BOOMER FATHERS

January 30, 2014 by

Break down the history of the baby boomer years and one thing stands out. The earliest group born between 1946-52 carried the burden. They played Cowboys and Indians, Cops and Robbers, Army. It was good clean fun for outdoor play time. Being the good guy in those games meant having a bad guy to chase […]

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Ben Affleck or George Clooney, A Monumental Man Dilemma

January 25, 2014 by

Which Actor / Director / Producer Works Best For The Next Epic WWII Script? Here on the outskirts of civilization the choice of who would do Flying Home justice grows more complicated. Both Affleck and Clooney won Oscars for producing Argo. Both know Hollywood inside out. George seems to like people for who they are, not what they […]

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1947 – The Highlights Of Baby Boomer Year #2

January 18, 2014 by

PART 2 OF A CONTINUING SERIES Reality TV is born. Early television finds its mark broadcasting events in the U.S. Congress for the first time, then the World Series. The complaint, “Man, there’s nothing good on TV,” was first heard. Voice of America. Eastern Europe and the old USSR begin tuning into the broadcasts of […]

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Baby Boomer Women To The Rescue

December 14, 2013 by

It sounds like modern medicine is taking a step backward with food and activity. No one suggests blood sucking leaches for health, or eliminating CAT scans or MRI. It’s more about what you do with what you find. Instead of tossing a chemistry lab for new remedies, a couple of doctors with research help are […]

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HOW TO BULLY A BULLY

November 5, 2013 by

It’s never pretty. No one expects to be bullied. Even the bully finds their act a shock on reflection. Or ought to. If they don’t, they need some adjusting. My interest in bully-world grows with each new report. Now the NFL reveals they have bullies in their ranks? Richie Incognito is the only one, or […]

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No One Joins For The Death Benefit

October 10, 2013 by

Army, Navy, Marine, Air Force. All Carry The Death Benefit. Modern war doesn’t draft troops. Young men and women talk to recruiters and sign up. They sign up on the trust of the recruiter and their own research. It’s a deal that says if you fulfill your end, we’ll do the same. What’s the deal?

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Baby Boomer Travel, pt 1

October 9, 2013 by

Plan Ahead Or Suffer. Once you step out your front door the machinery kicks into gear. It’s either too late to change plans, or you don’t want to be the one changing. Be a good sport. Baby boomers know how to be good sports. We also know how to whine so don’t be alarmed when […]

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Marine Corps Means Fine Food?

September 5, 2013 by

Who has better food advice, an organic gardener, a holistic butcher, or the Marine Corps? The shocking answer is all three since the Marine Corps is all about good nutrition. What? No more SOS (Sh#t On A Shingle), boiled baloney, or powdered eggs? Since when did a Drill Instructor give a damn about food? When […]

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