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STRONG PEOPLE: STAY STRONG

October 24, 2025 by

Do you come from strong people? Baby boomers can answer with a yes easier than others. Who’s going to correct them? Respect your elders, even if you know they might be confused. Besides, who’s to judge what strong means? I will.

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TAX DIFFERENCES BETWEEN HERE AND THERE

October 21, 2025 by

The tax difference between sitting in my garage and getting lost in Arizona is pretty big. I’ll explain. I just got a property tax statement, maybe you did too? The list of where the money goes is impressive. Compared to what?

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RESTFUL SLEEP FOR BETTER DAYS

October 10, 2025 by

For those who wonder about the benefit of restful sleep, stay up a little longer and keep reading. If you’re not on schedule for a solid eight hours of sleep, with power naps mixed in, keep reading. There is something keeping you up, something you can’t put your finger on, or step on, but what? […]

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OREGON COVER-UP REVEALED IN GEORGE ROGERS PARK

October 9, 2025 by

The Oregon cover-up starts with scale for the new folks in town looking to show how backward we are, and how desperately we need help. Leader: We have our marching orders and we are assembled here to learn more about the problems these people get wrong. It would behoove you to pay attention. The lesson […]

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PARIS OREGON IF YOU SQUINT HARD ENOUGH

October 8, 2025 by

Paris, Oregon is located on SW Ankeny Alley in Portland. All it needs are three times as many outdoor tables and chairs and wait staff with the navigational skills to swing trays of food and drinks between them without dumping on anyone’s head. It would work better with a wider road and more foot traffic, […]

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PORTLAND INSURGENTS ON THE MOVE

October 6, 2025 by

Portland insurgents need careful constant monitoring. They are as unpredictable in their actions as a local weather forecast. One minute everything is nice and peaceful, then they unleash more hell than the battles in Gladiator. Their weapons of choice are either beak, or wing. Once they get close enough to strike, it’s too late for […]

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OREGON EMPATHY IN THE WILD WEST

October 5, 2025 by

Oregon empathy is all we’re asking for from our border states and beyond. Try and feel what it’s like to be in our shoes. We’re trying to stand up to the harsh words and divisive actions aimed directly at our way of life, but for how long? How many more pumpkins must go to rot […]

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PORTLAND WAR ZONE: OMSI DRAFT

October 4, 2025 by

I got drafted to go to the Portland war zone at OMSI. It’s been in the works for quite some time with all of the science and industry nonsense spewing out at an unsuspecting public who knows better. I suspended my disbelief, girded my loins, and made the long slog.

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BARONIAL BEAVERTON TODAY

October 1, 2025 by

Last night marked a farewell to Baronial Beaverton, a home of dreams and vision. The first time I walked in I knew something was different. I didn’t make a fuss over the awe-inspiring place right off the bat, but now? I doubt I’ll see anything like it again.

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