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FACEBOOK LIFE IN FULL BLOOM

April 19, 2023 by

Facebook life comes in all facets of living, some better left off, some not enough. When it’s done right it’s a window into the wonder of living at the same time as incredible people. They do things the rest of us can only dream of, but do it in such an inclusive way we feel […]

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FAST MONDAY BOOMERPDX NEWS TROLL

April 17, 2023 by

Fast Monday, the big news day after the weekend. I like news, I like big news, but this isn’t an aggregating news site. Until now. The news is local and urgent on the day of the week that blurs past like the rainbow smear that evaporates when you wash your windshield.

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WILDFLOWER WALKS IN THE LOCAL WILDERNESS

April 16, 2023 by

Wildflower walks after a wet spring? Don’t go too early. I found this flower and not much else. What I did find was even better.

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FRAGILE CONDITIONS FOR A HAPPY LIFE

April 15, 2023 by

Fragile conditions lay all around us but we never notice until fragile turns into broken. Speak up too early and you’re ‘One Of Them’, a worry wort, or attention whore, or you’ve too much time on your hands, kind of person. I’ve seen a message, maybe you too, that life on earth is dependent on […]

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TOP WEED CITY? PORTLAND OREGON AND IT’S NOT CLOSE

April 13, 2023 by

If Portland is the top weed city, who’s next? According to KOIN and Real Estate Witch, behind Portland and Denver, Buffalo, New York City, Seattle and Baltimore were recognized as the most stoner-friendly cities. Can you see the problem? I’ll help clear things up.

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BEACH MUSIC BY PAT CONROY, A REVIEW

April 12, 2023 by

Beach Music sat in my TBR pile for years while I passed by. At over 700 pages it intimidated me. I like novels around 200-250 pages. The Great Gatsby clocks in at 208 paged; Catcher In The Rye runs 234 pages, more or less. Beach Music at 800 pages? I got a Harry Potter vibe […]

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SHOWING RESPECT TO READERS

April 11, 2023 by

How often is showing respect an afterthought? It happens when you start taking things and people for granted. Not everyone has had the same advantages so respect means something different to them. But we’re talking about you.

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EXTRA CHARGE FOR CHANGING 220 DRYER PLUG OUTLET

April 9, 2023 by

An extra charge isn’t something you want buying things or screwing around with electricity. With power one thing can lead to another and you may find yourself twitching out on a garage floor. What I’m telling you is to check to make sure the power is off before switching an outlet, then check again. Check […]

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CUSTOMER SERVICE BLOGGER: WHAT’S YOUR PROBLEM?

April 8, 2023 by

“Customer service calls may be recorded for training and accuracy.” That’s fine, I’m recording too. But I’m not, I just say that to myself when I hear the recorded message before getting help. You can say it to yourself while you read this:

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AWARD WINNING BLOGGER’S LOST AND FOUND

April 4, 2023 by

“Award Winning” is a resume builder. Even if you win in 1964? As a fourth grader? It’s good to get an early start at winning to build momentum for later in life, like fifth grade.

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