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FIGHT OR FLIGHT: CLASSICAL DAVID’S PISELLO

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.

PRESIDENTIAL VOTE SINCE 1900, DAVID’S VERSION

The presidential vote is tricky to gauge. Some of the guys from 1900 on are cloaked in the fog of history. While this isn’t some kind of ‘last word’ on the subject, it is a reflection of the voting mood. Sometimes you just don’t know how things will turn out.

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.

ALPHA MALE OREGON TEST

The Oregon Alpha Male is a different breed. It’s more than dressing up in cool guy clothes and driving a fancy car. More than showing up at a public event and making a splashy entrance. Being an Oregon Alpha Male is more than appearance.

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: