Growing older is a common lament for all generations. The silliest complaints come from the youths. Who are these youths? Anyone younger than the one complaining about growing older. Since I’m sixty-five and don’t complain, let’s look at those who do. Ready?
PURPLE RAIN: SACRED HYMN FROM PRINCE TO MR. TRUMP
October 11, 2019 by
The Prince people complained about Mr. Trump using Purple Rain at his latest republican rally. Since the gathering was in Minnesota, the complaint hit close to the Prince home. Why can’t Mr. Trump use any song he wants? Ask Bruuuuce about politicians using popular songs, like Mr. Reagan playing Born In The USA. No thanks […]
MEMOIR BLOGGER TALKS TO WRITER, GETS LOST
July 7, 2018 by
What’s the difference between successful books and the others? Books that get read and those that just get bought? Empathy. Do you feel it? Does the writer make you feel it? Empathy and suspense, enough suspense to turn the page. I met a writer, which is who I’d expect meet in a writers […]
GOOGLE ANALYTICS MAKE BETTER READERS
June 1, 2017 by
Google Analytics only goes so far. See, numbers don’t lie when they come from the industry standard. If numbers are too much, you also get a map. Either way, when the numbers come in you’ve got to analyze them. Boston must have an auto-dialer working overtime. They’ve come here for 136 sessions amounting to one […]
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 […]
STATES ON THE PODIUM FOR AN OREGON BLOG ABOUT NOTHING
May 2, 2017 by
These states read a blog about nothing. Is yours on it? The biggest problem with people coming to America is they show up without a good grip on their new place. How can anyone expect immigrants and refugees to know American states? Some of them come running for their lives. They’ve been on the track […]
LETTER TO ENGLAND, IN ENGLISH. ENGLAND WRITES BACK
January 19, 2017 by
Who writes a letter to England? Before you scroll off to other click-bait, consider this: Write one letter to the person or place of your choice. One letter. Start with the usual, “Dear.” Then send it. If your letter sends death threats or rings fire alarms, this isn’t for you. Instead, call it […]
