The beauty of world capitols like London and Paris shine through on the way out. Not often is the airport one of the most memorable places, and it shouldn’t be, but based on shopping opportunities Heathrow is a must see.
LIFELONG MEMORIES IN PARIS AND LONDON: ROLE MODELS FOR PORTLAND OREGON
September 27, 2019 by
Time spent in Paris and London brings comparisons and competition for lifelong memories. People who live in both cities, who have apartments and houses in each, are the best judges. Oddly enough I met just such people on a visit to Bruges, Belgium. What are the chances of meeting people in one country and seeing […]
MARRIED LANDSCAPE WINNING TACTICS
June 12, 2018 by
We play a game at my house called, “I’ll hire the ___ if you can’t do it.” I like to think it comes with being married to the right person, a visionary. Fill in the blank with electrician, plumber, carpenter, landscape crew. As long as husband isn’t on the list there’s […]
FAMILY SHAME HELPS A GROWN MAN SCHEDULE CHECK UP
February 4, 2018 by
In a traditional wedding picture there’s a couple staring at the camera with faces radiating the joy of the day. It’s a look of happiness as they look forward to the rest of their lives together. Getting married is more than a date, it’s a roll of the dice on the long […]
SHARING EARTH WITH LIVING THINGS, EVEN THE CREEPY ONES
December 31, 2017 by
“Quick, where’s my camera?” he said. “What?” she said. “Birds.” “Camera? Here it is.” “These birds are huge. Look at that formation.” “What are they?” “Birds. Really big birds. What are they?” “I don’t know.” “You don’t know these birds? Since when would you even admit it?”
Men’s Poll Question: Your Wife’s Old ‘Friend’ Calls To Catch Up?
October 30, 2017 by
What’s the best approach is the question of the boomerpdx Men’s Poll Question? When one of your wife’s college day boyfriends calls to catch up after a couple of decades, and she tells you about it, then what? MAN #1 I wouldn’t think the question would ever come up since my wife […]
HUSBANDING 101? MILLENNIAL SAYS NOT SO FAST
March 29, 2017 by
Married guys who don’t cheat on their wives know all about Husbanding 101. Their game, our game, relates to men and women who have too much to say about the wife. Can anyone hear a man say “the wife” and not think he’s ‘one of those?’ In this example ‘the wife’ is the […]
ASHLEY MADISON HACK NEEDS BABY BOOMERS
August 23, 2015 by
Can Youthful Baby Boomers Reap The Rewards Of Ashley Madison? If you review all of the motel rooms you’ve been in, is anything missing? Sometimes the views were better than others, but if you’re married, would the room be better with someone other than your partner? Ashley Madison things so with a tag line like […]
BEN AFFLECK, MAN CRUSHED
July 1, 2015 by
Celebrity Divorce Changes Things. When you get married and have kids you need to be ready. Ready for what? Ready to say, “OK.” The old gang shows up ready to do old gang stuff. You’re ready too, until you look at your wife’s face. It’s the expression that doesn’t need words. Why? Because she’s said […]
SIXTY @ SIXTY IN THREE PARTS
December 12, 2014 by
1. Know your roots. Remember where you came from. Turning 60 means you’ve met lots of people. You’ve had time to meet people; if you haven’t, get started. More than once you’ve had someone give this answer when asked, “Where are you from?” “Lot’s of places.” If you’ve given that answer it’s time to stop. […]
