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PLAYOFF MODE LIFESTYLE? MANAGE YOUR LOAD

April 25, 2023 by

What is playoff mode and why haven’t I heard it before this year’s NBA Playoffs? Is it a mindset, a reminder for professional athletes to make a better effort? Or, is it a marketing scheme by the league and networks to bring back viewers disappointed with ‘load management’ during the regular season? The real question […]

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NATURE WALK BEGINS WITH OPEN DOOR AND OPEN MIND

April 24, 2023 by

A nature walk is one small step for man, a giant step for whoever needs it. And, dear reader, we all need it. But there are hurdles and distractions to getting out. That’s where focus comes in. What’s the difference between a nature walk and exercise? Can it be both?

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EARTH DAY CONGREGATION ON CANYON TRAIL

April 23, 2023 by

        Earth Day is what, another day? Just another day? Or a day to join others in an earthy stroll? This year it felt like a church was in session with a full choir singing an earth song to the heavens. In other words, Earth Day 2023 was a commune with nature […]

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RECORDING HISTORY LITTLE BY LITTLE

April 22, 2023 by

No one is recording history all at once. Those who try have a special name: kooks, nut cases, or bloggers. None of those names are a compliment, but I’m changing that little by little. Starting with:

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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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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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