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HISTORY PEOPLE IN OUR MIDST

History people carry a little extra with them. That’s the off-putting part because too many of them add their own extras. Does history need extra, or is ‘what happened’ good enough? I’m in the ‘good enough’ camp, and here’s why:

GRADUATING DOGS ARE EDUCATIONAL

Graduating dogs from obedience training is a win/win for everyone. A well mannered dog is a joy for everyone. Well mannered dog owners take that joy and run. So should you.

OREGON WEED: STATE REVIEW

Oregon weed is sold legally throughout the state. Does that sound right to baby boomers? A comfort? Yes, weed is legally sold in Oregon, with a load of stores in Portland, Oregon.

RELATIONSHIP REPORT CARDS ON BOOMERPDX

Relationship report cards should always be filled out by a third party. We already know how the principal partners grade: “It wasn’t me, it was them.” Sound like an A grade to you? But it’s never that easy. Nor should it be. Who is a qualified third party?

DREAM STREET: 82ND AVENUE PORTLAND OREGON

Dream street? 82nd Avenue? Somebody wake me up? No, it’s not a dream, but a street of dreams. And those dreams came to life.

AMAZON PRIME DELIVERING MORE THAN ORDERED?

Amazon Prime ruled the road during a recent outing. It wasn’t every car, but enough to make me wonder: ‘Are these electric vans? Why aren’t they electric vans?’ I must have wondered aloud because my wife said, “This is a lot of vans. What’s going on. You should blog this.” So . . .

HAPPY TIMES FOR HAPPY PEOPLE. ARE YOU HAPPY YET?

Happy times don’t always show up in the present. Sometimes you have to get through things first. Then, on looking back, you see it. You were happy and didn’t know it.

DOUBLE HAPPY WHEN FAMILIES JOIN TOGETHER

Double happy is the first time you hear, “Wait until you meet your girlfriend’s mother before making big decisions.” And your future mother in law turns out to be a champ. That’s a happy occasion? No, that’s a double happy occasion.

STUDENT LOANS FROM THE 70’S

Student loans start with a desire to learn, to go to college, to do something. Was it different in the 70’s? The smart academic advice on the street then was, Drop out, Turn on, Tune in. Given by a PhD.

NURTURING YEARS, OR CHECKING OUT

Nurturing years change over time. From the duties of planting and raising nasturtiums in third grade, to raising kids in your thirties, the stakes rise. Then everyone grows up and no longer need nurturing? No, that’s not how it works.