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NW Boomer With Nothing To Say

July 31, 2013 by

Calling Marilyn Manson To The Rescue But first meet Darren Rowse from ProBlogger.net. If you blog and get stuck, he’s the guy. Read problogger and get unstuck like WD40. His recent post gives bloggers a booster shot. If you have nothing left in the tank, nothing left to say, if you feel spent, hit the link […]

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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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NW Boomer Writing Process

July 23, 2013 by

If you know the alphabet, you know how to write. At least that’s what non-writers think. It used to take spelling skills before auto-correct. There are a few other technical details, but more on that later. This writer uses what he learned in screenwriter’s school. Local teacher and writer Cynthia Whitcomb uses her experience and success to inspire […]

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Ben Affleck, Honorary Baby Boomer?

July 18, 2013 by

WWII Movie Proposal Who remembers the film about the illicit love affair that doomed the couple, but they somehow made it work? Or the story about the regular-guy genius who fits in with his crowd? How about movie where one character links historical events in an action packed narrative? NW Boomer counts them down as […]

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Carol Tice World Domination

July 9, 2013 by

Where do most people go after the World Domination Summit? Why not take what you’ve learned from Portland, Oregon and dominate the next world? Portland baby boomers do that all the time. They dominated the blues at the Waterfront Blues Festival. Dominated the Food Bank, too. Where did Carol Tice dominate? The Original.

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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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Boomer College Sandwich

June 18, 2013 by

With The Grads On Both Sides My Dad graduated from college in 1960. With three kids in tow and working full time. His plan was a career in the Marine Corps like his younger brother did. My Mom had other plans. He took five years to finish his BS in General Studies, and made it sound […]

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INTERVIEWS AND ARTICLES

June 14, 2013 by

A short list of things done and things to do. From Mark Palmer, InterMat Senior Writer. From uphillwriting.org. From bettersmarterricher.com. From oregnsportsnews.com. From gemellipress.com. From the Oregonian about the Oregon Historical Society. From the Oregonian about Occupy Portland. From the Oregonian about life saving. From the Oregonian about manners. From Portland Tribune about end of […]

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New Sports Hall Of Fame

May 22, 2013 by

Where Enshrinement Means More You’ve watched award shows. The ceremony is reported on television, radio, and newspapers. It’s a big party. The great men and women stride to a podium to give thanks and encouragement. If they have a presenter introducing them, they give a hug, a bro-hug, or handshake. They usually mention people who helped […]

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Oregon Sports News

May 18, 2013 by

Serving Seasons Of Sports In 500 Words Portland baby boomers know a good thing when they see it. In a city famous for vision boomers play a large part. And they have help. In the spirit of being first on the important stuff, I present oregonsportsnews.com. This website, owned and edited by the inestimable Arran Gimba, works to cover […]

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