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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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The Boomer Blogger Point

June 14, 2013 by

Is It Really About The Money Successful people knows the answer, but they usually say something like, “follow your heart and the money will come.” What they don’t talk about is the time it took to find their heart. You’ve heard this said, “You have to crack a few eggs to make an omelet.” Making […]

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The Boomer Roomer

June 12, 2013 by

You see yourself as a caring baby boomer? If you live in Portland, Oregon, add a twist to keep it weird enough to fit in. Your kids are grown, maybe moved out. Your parents haven’t moved in with you and you haven’t moved in with them. Call it living the dream with your wife, husband, […]

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Boomer House

June 7, 2013 by

First Published On Boomercafe.com (click on over)   Memo to young families: Pay attention to other parents as the years pass. You’ll see them again. My kids are in their twenties now, but for one pre-school birthday we invited kids and moms from the class. I was too busy on the ‘entertainment’ side and didn’t notice the adults. Working […]

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D-Day Boomer

June 6, 2013 by

How do you explain D-Day? Or Do You Plug in the beginning of Saving Private Ryan and call it good? Say it was the Greatest Generation just doing what make them great? Every anniversary drives D-Day further away from American youth, including those in their 20’s, 30’s and 40’s. If they’re not boomers, they’re youths. […]

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Boomer Writers

June 5, 2013 by

Willamette Writers Meet In The Old Church Everyone has a story to tell. The group who meet once a month at Portland’s Old Church have a story to write. From the looks of them, it’s a non-denominational crowd, but the spirit is present. Last night was no different, except the speaker had more than a little preacher […]

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Midwest Via East PDX

June 4, 2013 by

How To Know If The Food Is The Real Deal Going out to a theme restaurant in Portland? Heading downtown for some delicious ethnic food? The choices are endless. Chinese food isn’t the only thing in Chinatown, but it’s a good bet you’ll find a place you like. Other restaurant tells that let you know where they’re coming from: a […]

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LIFE AND DEATH IN BOOMER PORTLAND

June 2, 2013 by

Where Do You Fit In With Boomer Style Let’s face it, if you’re a baby boomer your life is over. The problem is no one told you. Younger smart alecks think you’re sticking around to keep them out of the big jobs and big money. They accuse you of bankrupting America with your anticipated retirement […]

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Age Unlimited

May 19, 2013 by

or, How Many Ways Can You Say Geezer?   Boomers roll up the years differently than any generation. Don’t trust anyone over thirty? Not any more. Hope you die before you get old? The Who didn’t, why should you. When does the slide to oldie but goodie begin? Check the Master athlete world records for […]

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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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