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HOW TO MOTIVATE MILLENNIALS?

April 1, 2014 by

Do Not Feed Them Birthday Cake. If you want them up and around, no cake. They’re smart, in debt, and online. They know more than you. Sure, boomers were the joy of their parent’s lives, at least the first four kids. Now boomers share the joy. And it is a joy. Our kids, the millennials, […]

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PEW RESEARCH SHOWS THE NEXT AMERICA WITH PAUL TAYLOR

March 24, 2014 by

Driving The Millennial Bus. Get ready for the next wave of generational change. The Millennial Generation, age 18 – 30, are old enough to run for the U.S. Senate. In five years they’ll have the Presidency in their sights. Who are these Millennials? They are the children of baby boomers all grown up. You may […]

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A GHOST ON THE TRAIL

March 14, 2014 by

The Last Reunion. Baby boomers understand how fast time passes. One moment they’re eating breakfast before school and mom reminds them to wear a coat. The next moment they’re in their dorm room reading James Joyce. A blink later and they’re on a date with their future mate. The clock hands don’t spin like a […]

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NIKE KNOWS WHAT WINNERS DO

March 12, 2014 by

They Do What Losers Don’t Do. Nike coach Alberto Salazar is a poor loser. You’ve heard the saying, “Show me a good loser and I’ll show you a loser.” Al has probably heard it, too. Is his competitive attitude a surprise? This is the runner who finished marathons, collapsed, and even received last rites. Fortunately, rumors […]

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3 WAYS SPORTS PAIN HELPS US FEEL BETTER

March 4, 2014 by

 If you’ve seen a ghastly sports injury and had a ‘glad it’s not me’ feeling, you’re not alone. Every witness feels the same about injuries. With a world wide audience on youtube, fans see the event for the rest of their lives and come away feeling the same each time. Historical injury events with generations of fans create an aura, […]

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INTERPRETING AARP’S TOP TEN BABY BOOMER ALBUMS

February 26, 2014 by

A Top Ten list never includes everyone’s picks, but who doesn’t trust AARP? They’ve got their finger on the public pulse, especially the public with silver threads running through their hair paint like mine. It’s a nice list with a few omissions which I’ll add toward the end of this Portland baby boomer take. For younger readers I’ll list […]

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A GREATER DIVIDE: URBAN PLANNING

February 24, 2014 by

No Matter Which Side Of The Street You Live, Aging Makes Us More Alike. One look at the Sunday obituaries and you’ll see it. Older people resemble each other. It’s a good message for those who still dye their hair. You won’t be an autumn brown at ninety. What you will be doing is living […]

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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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4 REASONS THE NEED FOR SPEED IS WRONG, RIGHT?

February 19, 2014 by

Don’t ask the Oregon Ducks. In the world of contact sports, big and fast is usually the bet to make when the other choices are small and fast, or big and slow. Size matters on the football field where coaches at the top college and professional teams count on their big fast guys to win games. Somehow […]

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A YOU SANDWICH FOR THE ME GENERATION

February 5, 2014 by

You’ve heard of the ‘Wish Sandwich?’ That’s two pieces of bread and you wish you had something between them. (Originally posted on boomeon.com) As baby boomers, we are what’s in between, with kids on one side, parents on the other. The classic examples show kids living at home and grandparents in dire health. My sandwich […]

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