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‘BE PRESENT,’ SAYS YOUNG BOOMER HIPPIE

September 25, 2022 by David Gillaspie

“Be present, be in the moment.” What’s that supposed to mean? You’re here, I’m here. That’s not enough? Do you remember the first time you heard it, a reminder, an order, to ‘be present?’

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FAIR FIGHT FOR DIFFICULT BABY BOOMER TIMES

September 24, 2022 by David Gillaspie

A fair fight isn’t a real fight. If you’re in a fight you don’t want, what has fighting fair got to do with it? The goal of a fight you don’t want is to end it as fast as you can. This goal applies to marriage, jobs, kids, and home repair. Make it personal.

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HISTORY PEOPLE IN OUR MIDST

September 21, 2022 by David Gillaspie

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:

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PERSONAL HEALTH ALERT: THE TALK, MORE OF A REMINDER

September 17, 2022 by David Gillaspie

WebMD Asks: “What Happens When You Stop Having Sex?” For early personal health, the talk about sex for baby boomers usually happened in junior high. If it didn’t come from a parent, it came from health class, Mr. Peasley’s health class. There’s nothing like a strict PE teacher talking about sex in a gender segregated […]

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GRADUATING DOGS ARE EDUCATIONAL

September 13, 2022 by David Gillaspie

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.

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OREGON WEED: STATE REVIEW

September 12, 2022 by David Gillaspie

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.

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RELATIONSHIP REPORT CARDS ON BOOMERPDX

September 10, 2022 by David Gillaspie

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?

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HAPPY TIMES FOR HAPPY PEOPLE. ARE YOU HAPPY YET?

September 1, 2022 by David Gillaspie

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.

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VISITING PORTLAND CHECKLIST

August 30, 2022 by David Gillaspie

Visiting Portland? Google it and to see how things look before making plans. Travelportland.com comes in as the ‘official city guide.’ It shows food, books, and Portland activities. Looks like a nice place, but what will the updates say after the next demonstration? Keep looking.

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DOUBLE HAPPY WHEN FAMILIES JOIN TOGETHER

August 29, 2022 by David Gillaspie

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.

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