Boomer Vision is a ‘thing,’ or it should be. Butch Cassidy said it with, “I’ve got vision, the rest of the world wears bi-focals.” The only way baby boomers don’t have vision? They keep their eyes wide shut.
BOOMER VISION: WHAT WE SEE, WHAT THEY THINK WE SEE
COMMUNICATION FACE, HOW TO READ IT

A communication face is the non-verbal part of communicating with someone. We all have one. Not all are a resting bitch face, but sometimes they look that way. Accidentally. How can you appear attentive and interested when all you really want to do is take a nap? How long can you sustain your bright-eyed and […]
ADVERSITY STAGE FOR THE WIN

The adversity stage was set for a beautiful Oregon afternoon in the woods. Why adversity? Cannonball Adderley: You know, sometimes we’re not prepared for adversity.
LAST CALL? NOT FOR YOU

Last call for alcohol? Nope, not that one. If you don’t hear from yourself on a regular basis, check in. If it’s busy, make a recall.
FADING AWAY? NOT WHEN LOVE IS LOVE

Fading away is a constant marvel with aging baby boomers. We grew up worried about turning into our moms and dads. Now we hope we’re decent enough to resemble our grandparents. Who’da thunk it?
DELAYED SATISFACTION FOR DELAYED REGRET?

Ask Portland baby boomers about delayed satisfaction and brace yourself. You might hear about training to climb Mt. Hood, or skiing Black Diamond trails, as well as the retirement account they focused on for forty years. Ask about the future and expect a solid take on living for the day. Why? Because they’ve already delayed satisfaction as […]
STRONGER TOGETHER IS THE GOAL

The team is always stronger together, stronger than the separate parts. If a superstar has a bad day on a good team, they still have a chance to win because the group can carry the load. The same idea works in neighborhoods, communities, cities, and towns. They are all stronger together than they are apart. […]
FIRST IMPRESSION, YOU ONLY HAVE ONE CHANCE
My first impression on the Germanic Front Street of Leavenworth, Washington? I met a guy from Poland. He said he was from Poland. I knew he was from somewhere else with his styling appearance. He comes to Leavenworth every year so I asked him about the most authentic German food in town, expecting some […]