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TALK WHEN THE TIME’S RIGHT, LIKE NOW

June 13, 2014 by

To Baby Boomers, Their Parents, And Grandparents: Talk when the time’s right. A recent read revealed the sad tale of one person wishing they had taken the time to speak to their parents more often. They wished they knew their folks better. Of course the person was a baby boomer. They had more regret than […]

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Marine Corps Means Fine Food?

September 5, 2013 by

Who has better food advice, an organic gardener, a holistic butcher, or the Marine Corps? The shocking answer is all three since the Marine Corps is all about good nutrition. What? No more SOS (Sh#t On A Shingle), boiled baloney, or powdered eggs? Since when did a Drill Instructor give a damn about food? When […]

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Boomer College Sandwich

June 18, 2013 by

With The Grads On Both Sides My Dad graduated from college in 1960. With three kids in tow and working full time. His plan was a career in the Marine Corps like his younger brother did. My Mom had other plans. He took five years to finish his BS in General Studies, and made it sound […]

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Modern Marine Corps

May 10, 2013 by

A Portland Boomer’s Son Comes Back From Boot Camp The typical youth sports coach volunteers their time and moves on after the season. It’s a ‘been there, done that, got a t-shirt’ deal. But the whole exercise is ruined if the coach doesn’t keep up with his former players. They need to stay in touch […]

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24HR FITNESS vs $20

February 20, 2013 by

BETTING AGAINST THE ARMY AT THE OSU WALL? 1. Why does Oregon State University have a Marine Corps obstacle course near Gill Coliseum? Because OSU serves the Army, Marine, Navy, and Air Force ROTC. 2. Why would one former wrestler with a bad wing bet another he couldn’t climb over the red wall with the big yellow […]

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