How does the Royal Family bring out so many opposing opinions? The Queen is selfish for hanging onto the throne so long. Or, she’s smart not to step aside for her ding-a-ling oldest son, Prince Charles. Charles went over his head to marry Diana. Or, Charles followed his heart for Camilla. Go ahead and pile […]
Boomers, Choose A New Sport
July 22, 2013 by
If you’ve ever seen an adult league basketball game, then this is familiar territory: Older players show up at the local grade school at night with big bags. Is this for a trip to the gym or a month in Europe? They start unpacking their gear and you can’t figure out what it all is. When they […]
How To Eulogize Your Mom
July 21, 2013 by
NW Boomer Pointers The day eventually comes for all baby boomers to stand up and speak. If you don’t want to choke, practice ahead of time. Even if you don’t picture yourself as a public speaker, give it a go. What could go wrong? Words spoken from the heart will never miss their mark, unless […]
How To Go Home Again Boomer Style
July 19, 2013 by
NW Boomer, the baby boomer guide, disagrees with Thomas Wolfe. He said, “You can’t go home again,” then wrote a huge book about it. Maybe that works if you come from the east, but not in Oregon. You can’t go home if home means the same thing you left for. Dark bars and empty streets are […]
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 […]
The Perfect Baby Boomer Ride
July 17, 2013 by
or The Perfect Garage Meditation Take a 1972 Scrambler 350. Find a seat in front of the picture. Turn on a fan. You’re in baby boomer blogger heaven. Of course you could crank it up and take it out, but that mountain road is too good to pass up. “I don’t want a pickle. just […]
Dark Boomer Treasure And Martha Hull
July 11, 2013 by
A Noir Memoir And Dark Boomer Treasure. The last time I thought so hard about the alphabet was someone asking, “Who told you to write? Who said you could write?” My answer, “Dad, what’s the big deal? I know the alphabet.” I sang the alphabet song to prove it. “Son,” he said, “you’re an English […]
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 […]
Boomer Takes One
July 4, 2013 by
or, How To Help The Home Team If you’re relaxing and someone goes off on hippies and longhairs, help them out. The observant baby boomer needs to speak gently, but carry strong convictions for the group. Seventy nine million are counting on you. Use a few concrete examples like this:
