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JOE ROGAN QUOTES? SAY IT AIN’T SO JOE

January 31, 2022 by

Joe Rogan looks suspiciously like the sort of man who told Neil and everyone else to get a haircut in the 60’s. ‘We don’t need your type hanging around our town making noise.’ And here we are with Neil’s noise ever since. Maybe Joe could tell him to cut his sideburns? Who is this Joe? […]

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FINDING FAULT TAKES A HARD LOOK OUTWARD

January 27, 2022 by

Finding fault is one of the first things to do when things go wrong, as long as you don’t find yourself. And that takes practice. If you’re to blame and you know it, the job just got easier. Ask, “Why would I do that,” after a spectacular screw-up and you won’t get many answers. Why?

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CARDIAC REHAB FOR THE RELUCTANT AT HEART

December 23, 2021 by

Cardiac rehab first response? “Not for me, thank you very much.” Second response? “I looked around, it’s nice. But no, I’m good.” Third response? This post is dedicated to the hardworking men and women of Legacy Meridian Park Hospital Cardiac Rehab. You do good work. And then some. First, about the work:

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REVENGE: HOW TO GET EVEN WITHOUT FEELING BAD ABOUT IT

November 28, 2021 by

Getting revenge for the wrong reason is no way to live. Why? Because getting even for the wrong reason sets up the next round. The right reason brings the same result, but it doesn’t matter. For people who see revenge as a way of life it’s business as usual either way. Who are these people?

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SELF ESTEEM: TOO MUCH OR TOO LITTLE

October 8, 2021 by

Self esteem is the last defense against doing something regrettable. If you’ve ever needed to build your self esteem, you know the risks. The early build up happens while kids travel the route from grade school, to junior high, high school, college, job, wife and kids. That’s one route. Call it the traditional route. There […]

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MAKE EXCUSES THAT AT LEAST MAKE SOME SENSE

October 7, 2021 by

Make excuses for yourself that don’t make others look bad. If you’re more of an ‘excuse’ person than a ‘get things done’ person, at least make it plausible. Instead of, “I can’t do ____ , because of ___ ,” try and be convincing. Do this instead: “I did ____ , but I need help with […]

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LIVING GOOD IMPOSSIBLE IF YOU DIE TOO EARLY

September 2, 2021 by

Living good is a worthy goal. So is helping others realize what a good life offers. However one idea of a good life isn’t the same as someone else’s. When you discover people with shared goals the game is on. For example, part of a good life is: “When we realize what “do unto others” […]

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BE PREPARED: IT’S MORE THAN A BOY SCOUT MOTTO WITH THE COVID

August 14, 2021 by

Be prepared! It sounds like a threat to some people. “Prepared for what? What’re you gonna do if I’m not, huh? What?” It sounds like there could be consequences, like, “Be prepared, or else.” “Or else what? You tell me like you know something I don’t know. Yeah, I don’t think so, bub.” While no […]

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FEELING GOOD? LET’S FIX THAT FOR YOU

August 12, 2021 by

When you’re feeling good, letting the good times roll, don’t you wish it could last longer? Just a little? I do, too. But realistically, a good feeling ought to be breathed in and experienced for what it is, not captured in a jar and put on display. Why not live with expectations things will work […]

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DOWNSIZING GUIDE: FROM A PASSED PORTLAND GENERATION

June 26, 2021 by

They didn’t have a downsizing guide when they decided to move. All they knew was that 12,000 square feet over four floors was a little large for two people. Their house was a museum of their lives together. Now all the books, dishes, and furniture, enough for three households, were moving. It had been a […]

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