The guitar glut includes too many guitars and too many names. I’m looking at you, Fender. How many names can you call the same thing. It seems simple enough. To the uninitiated there are two guitars in the world: big acoustics and smaller electrics with big sound. That’s like saying there are only two metals: […]
EMOTIONAL RESCUE? BUDDY, IT’S JUST A GUITAR
March 16, 2021 by
An emotional rescue always happens at the same time. Guaranteed. First, we go through some things, then some more things. Just to keep it interesting, we go through even more things. Sometimes good, sometimes not so good, sometimes in between. I’m focusing on ‘sometimes in between.’ Why? As a constantly adjusting guy in a constantly […]
NEIGHBORHOOD LIFE: NEW PLACES, SAME NEIGHBORS
February 12, 2021 by
Neighborhood life changes when you change, otherwise it’s the same thing / different day every day. Does that sound like a rut? It’s a rut. Every time you hear the response “Same ol’ same ol’” when you ask how things are going, remember it when someone asks you. It’s a cry for help. Okay, maybe […]
EXERCISE EQUIPMENT CLOTHES HANGER vs SHELF OF UNREAD BOOKS
February 7, 2021 by
Exercise equipment has one job, and it’s not for hanging clothes. One learns these things based on available space. Gym guys pay no attention because they don’t wear normal clothes. Their workout costume is an all day look, like they’re ready to drop and give themselves 20 pushups at a moment’s notice. Those outfits don’t […]
DEEP BREATHING EXERCISE FOR A CALM DAY
January 24, 2021 by
Deep breathing, voluntary deep breathing, is different than catching your breath. One is a physical necessity, the other is aimed toward mental health. ‘Breathing and mental health? Oh come on, give me a break.’ Sure, here’s a break: Hold your breath as long as you can, then a little longer. Still holding? Good. Don’t look […]
TIGARD PROTEST MARCH AFTER POLICE SHOOTING
January 8, 2021 by
The Tigard protest came after a police shooting death. Tigard Police declared a riot Thursday night after a man in mental distress died earlier in the day. Tigard twitter caught it all: I’m all for the protests against police. Their all dangerous thugss especially in Portland area. That being said small businesses in tigard should […]
GIVE GIFTS THAT KEEP GIVING, AND RETURNING
December 26, 2020 by
Give gifts at Christmas? Sounds easy enough. If giving gifts is the tradition, which gift is the question. Give gifts that say something more than “At least I wrapped it.” Christmas is not a junior high health class, but after 2020 it’s a mental health check. So far, so good, but that top pic?
KNOWN BLOGGER TELLS YOU WHAT’S WHAT REVIEW
December 21, 2020 by
Known blogger: a page you check to see if something could possibly show up on a regular basis. Or, A solo website dedicated to ads, plugins, flash, and splash, where everything is glossed over with a sheen of disingenuousness entertainment. Let’s go with the first one, a known blogger working to help others wade through […]
STOP LYING TO YOURSELF FOR BETTER MENTAL HEALTH
December 19, 2020 by
A request to stop lying to yourself is to stop believing what you know isn’t true. It goes beyond the private lies we enjoy telling ourselves. How long is that list? Too long to add anyone else’s baloney because we’re already loaded.
LINE JUMPING: BRING ME MY COVID VACCINE
December 18, 2020 by
Line jumping is never a good thing, especially when the people smile in an understanding while they do it. Or maybe it’s a condescending smile for the losers and suckers? I walked up to a produce stand at the Beaverton Farmers Market during the pandemic and didn’t recognize the line. Got the stink-eye for that. […]
