“Nothing to fear, nothing to see, move along.” It’s just Winston Churchill strolling in his front yard. We had a Churchill lesson at his place, then another in his London war rooms. Our dude didn’t have smooth seas on the trip to joining the immortals of history.
OPINION PAGE? NOT HERE, KEEP SCROLLING
March 14, 2024 by
An opinion page has one thing in common with others: A point of view. Unfortunately, places like that usually have a point view skewered by need. From a need for likes, for clicks, for comments, which all lead to search engine ranking. The other need if for information, useful or not; direction, wrong way or […]
ROMANCE TRAIN CONDUCTOR: TICKETS PLEASE
October 29, 2023 by
If the romance train has ever stopped at your station, and you got on, these are familiar tracks. However, if it hasn’t stopped, and you can’t tell the difference between the local, the express, or the out of town train, please continue. Have your tickets ready.
HURT FEELINGS FOR HALF THE COUNTRY?
July 2, 2022 by
My hurt feelings have an outlet, and I’m so glad. So is everyone else, which is a clue on how do deal with disappointment. Find an outlet so you won’t be haunted the rest of your life by the importance you place in other people’s opinions. Of you. Someone’s feelings about you could hurt yours? […]
CAN DIFFERENCE MAKERS CHANGE OPINIONS LIKE YOURS
May 29, 2021 by
Difference makers show up at the right time and we all celebrate. They show up when you get lost, when you’re confused. When you need help, there they are. But where are they when you’re not lost, not confused? What do they do when you don’t need any help? Don’t worry, they’re still out there […]
TWO HANDS: WISH IN ONE, TRUMP IN THE OTHER
August 14, 2020 by
The old saying about hope starts with two hands, one for wishes. While this is an opinion blog, my opinions, and not a political blog, I share the unusual and exceptional. Like now:
PORTLAND OREGON BLOG MESSAGE TO YOUR WORLD
May 24, 2017 by
Who reads posts and comments on a Portland Oregon blog? The weird thing about writing online is the reach. From literally around the world, readers find blogs like boomerpdx. They come in on a variety of devices, operating systems, and browsers. It’s amazing how anyone finds anything in their own house, but finding a blog […]
