Boomer medicine comes in the same variety as everyone else’s: What works. And what doesn’t work. But for boomers there’s an extra additive.
FIXING PROBLEMS? START AT THE BOTTOM
June 3, 2023 by
Fixing problems begin with a strong identification. For example, the car rides lumpy and low in the back right? You may have a flat tire. That’s a problem that needs fixing.
FAMILY PROTECTION ADVICE FROM A DADDY
June 2, 2023 by
Family protection comes down to two things: Threat, and perceived threat. Both trigger a need. Let’s start with threat:
BROKEN BLOG REPORTER
May 20, 2023 by
Who’s got a broken blog? Who breaks their blog and gets more traffic as a result. It’s a sad yet funny story. Beginning with the name change from BoomerPdx.
LEADERSHIP FAILS FOR THE BOSS OF YOU
May 15, 2023 by
Leadership fails are expected, since no one is perfect. But if there was such a thing, such perfection, why wouldn’t be you? Fortunately, or not, we see leadership as a process more than a person. Which means there are a lot of cooks in that kitchen to screw up the soup. And you want to […]
NEW EXPECTATIONS? HOPE ISN’T ENOUGH?
May 11, 2023 by
Who says we need new expectations? Every baby boomer on the planet, if they’ve got any awareness. Who else? Every millennial on the planet. They don’t get off so easy. First the old people:
TIME CRUNCH? IT’S ALWAYS CRUNCHING AND THE SHOW STILL GOES ON
May 9, 2023 by
Time crunch? No one’s got time for that. Oh, wait. If you’re like me, you’re either late or early getting places. Mostly late, which always brings comments like, “Have you ever heard of time management?” Yes, I have, and I’m getting better at it each time. But there’s still that problem:
SAD SONGS ON SUNDAY? PERFECT
May 7, 2023 by
Sad Songs by Elton John on Sunday: If someone else is suffering enough oh to write it downWhen every single word makes senseThen it’s easier to have those songs aroundThe kick inside is in the line that finally gets to youAnd it feels so good to hurt so badAnd suffer just enough to sing the […]
SENIOR FEET: REINVENTING SHOE SALES
May 6, 2023 by
My senior feet are on a mission: long walks over rugged trails. Call it hiking if you must, but ‘long walk’ works too. Hiking has intent. My intention is breaking a good sweat out in parts of nature that need particular shoes. Maybe ‘hiking boots?’
HGTV ACCUSATIONS BY TIKTOKERS? UH OH
May 3, 2023 by
HGTV accusations by anyone is a surprise around here. My wife is a fan, so that makes me a fan since we’re married and like spending time together. All I’ve ever seen are happy ending, which is quite a change from one of ‘our’ other favorite shows: Law & Order: SVU. The difference between the […]
