Portland Baby Boomers need to pay attention to Money Journal at moneyjournal.com. They just named Portland the top of their top ten most liked U.S. cities. While that’s not news to the region, it’s still good to show the rest of the country how it’s done. The only drawback is Money Journal called it Portlandia. […]
How To Black Friday In WA SQ Like Boomerpdx
It’s Not What You Think If You Know Where To Go Always start at Penny’s. You’ll save more there than Nickel’s or Dime’s, but not Dollar. Come in on Tigard’s Greenburg Road. There’s no more traffic than the usual stop light highway near a freeway off-ramp. Park on the edges for no crowd. You’ll see people standing near […]
One Boomer Sports Fan Solution
How To Help Oregon Stand Up The worst thing about sports isn’t losing. The best thing isn’t winning. With games, matches, and contests happening at a faster pace than ever, how do you make sense of them? It’s a secret only found after questioning the time athletes spend getting ready, and the time fans […]
Boomer Beach Means College Football?
Not Oregon Duck Football. Lots of birds at Cannon Beach. Baby boomers love birds. Seagulls, puffins, cormorants, pelicans, crows, swallows, jays, a titmouse. The whole flock flew between Hemlock Street and Haystack Rock. Just no Ducks. Plenty of wind and rain, but no Ducks. What did Cannon Beach sports fan miss? The most engaging football being […]
How Chief Broom Explains Politics
With Help From Ken Kesey. Every baby boomer born finds emotional relief in Beatles lyrics. It comes with the territory. You find yourself in times of trouble, then what? Do you let it be? Boomerpdx says consult the classics. Start with One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest.
Oregon Baby Boomer Wood
A Close Up On Clear Cuts. Oregon visitors see the forest and the trees. They also see forest management. Some new people expect a Disney-like forest with happy animals greeting them. Anything less is an affront to their senses, which feels like an affront to Oregon.
How To Oregon Beach
If you live in the valleys or plains, the first part of beach fun is getting there. All roads west end near the ocean, so set your compass. If you’re particular, or have a reservation, take a road that ends near your landing spot. Common sense works at the beach.
The Sports Difference
A recent article in The Atlantic Monthly asks how sports took over childhood. It was investigative. A recent book with a plug on PBS compares the money spent per American student and other nations, with a snide dig at our side with “four hours of football practice a day.” Both miss their mark. Here’s hoping […]