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PORTLAND BURDEN FROM DOWNTOWN TO HOMETOWN

October 3, 2022 by

Every city has a dream of tranquility, prosperity, and safety. Portland, Oregon has a burden. But what is the Portland burden? The city is supposed to be better. Now what?

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LIFE REWIND? HOW DOES THAT WORK

September 27, 2022 by

For a life rewind, the big question is how far to rewind? Let’s agree to one thing: not as far as the picture here. That’s too far. But how far is far enough?

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‘BE PRESENT,’ SAYS YOUNG BOOMER HIPPIE

September 25, 2022 by

“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

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

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

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

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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PORTLAND WEED: A SHORT HISTORY

August 25, 2022 by

Portland weed once came out of Goose Hollow Inn men’s room. A dealer worked from a stall with a full waiting room outside, according to sources. Like all good history, BoomerPdx relies on primary sources and historical relevance to reflect past life. If that life takes a turn into hardcore drug addiction, it’s a life […]

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ANGRY LIAR MORE BELIEVABLE THAN CALM TRUTH

August 1, 2022 by

An angry liar has their place. With so many angry men and women coming out with their bile, the question of place is ‘where?’ No, the main question is why are they coming across as so damn angry. Should everyone be angry?

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