David was getting ready to fight Goliath. It was fight or flight time. Look at that face. The face of fear. The face of, “Oh no, now what? I’ve got a sling and a rock.” It’s like the old adage: Don’t bring a knife to a gun fight. He knows he’s up against it. Life […]
HOW TO GROW UP BETTER THAN YOUR PARENTS
It’s time to grow up, but there’s still a question? How to do it right. Based on empirical evidence gathered through observation, documentation, and experimentation, in other words the most popular posts on boomerpdx all time, I have some solid advice. It’s not advice for those set in their ways, resistant to change, and waiting […]
CHRISTMAS DINNER 2024 IN REVERSE
Christmas dinner at the end looks like more work for someone. It’s not a mystery. Besides I like the whole process of getting things cleaned up for the next mess. Maybe it’s about getting older, but it’s fun setting things up.
BETTER WORLD IN THE 90’S? BETTER THAN WHAT?
Do you remember a better world that existed thirty years ago? Talking 1994? I’m trying without looking, but I hit the archives on history.com. Ron Rule from twitter inspired me with this:
PASSING TIME, PASSING THROUGH
Passing time with my mother in-law on her birthday was a gift to everyone. Her birthday was May 5, Cinco de Mayo, and we worked it hard every year. So did she.
DRIVEN PEOPLE STAY ON TRACK
You know driven people the moment you meet them. How? By asking what they do? No, they’ll tell you before you ask. Something like, “My name is David and I’m good.” Convincing enough? How about:
LATE BLOOMERS CROWD THE STAGE
Who loves late bloomers? Not the people they crowd out. It’s hard enough getting any traction and gains without someone new showing up and taking all of the attention. To make it even worse, they might be Baby Boomers.
WRITING REMINDERS: FIRST, BE STRONG
Writing reminders are like the list for the grocery store. Or the infamous ‘Honey Do’ list. Check off the important things after you get them done. These are the important things: