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Boomer History 101

July 14, 2013 by David Gillaspie

If Your Boomer Man Seems Confused, Here’s Why: It starts with ‘Old School’ and how do you define it. Yes, it’s the title of a Will Farrell movie, but move along. Old School in 2013 could mean the 1980′s, bumped to the 1990′s for twenty-somethings. It works for shorter attention spans, but not longer. Wiki […]

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Putin To Portland Baby Boomers

July 10, 2013 by David Gillaspie

Boomer Dating Gets A Boost. News of Russian President, Prime Minister, Party Leader, and Head of KGB Vladimir Putin’s divorce shocked the homeland. While his fellow citizens in the ultimate red state reacted to their leader’s decision, Portland boomers have a new role model. Putin is a man of the people, in that he’s as frightening […]

Filed Under: Who's Up Tagged With: Baby Boomer Women, Baby Boomers, Baby Boomers Social Club, boomers, general david patraeus, John McAfee, Mr. Putin, NW Boomer, Portland, PORTLAND BABY BOOMERS, Portland boomers, Vladimir Putin

Carol Tice World Domination

July 9, 2013 by David Gillaspie

Where do most people go after the World Domination Summit? Why not take what you’ve learned from Portland, Oregon and dominate the next world? Portland baby boomers do that all the time. They dominated the blues at the Waterfront Blues Festival. Dominated the Food Bank, too. Where did Carol Tice dominate? The Original.

Filed Under: BOOMER BLOGGER Tagged With: Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, Baby Boomers, boomers, Carol Tice, Chris Guillebeau, Make A Living Writing, makealivingwriting.com, PORTLAND BABY BOOMERS, recycle, reduce, reuse, The Original, The Pocket Small Business Owner's Guide to Starting Your Business on a Shoestring, Waterfront Blues Festival, World Domination Summit

Use The Portland Blues

July 8, 2013 by David Gillaspie

Portland baby boomers have more choices for a music festival. Any summer weekend you can go downtown for a free concert at Saturday Market. One weekend a year you can go to the big show by the river. If it’s good enough for Robert Plant, why not you. All that’s left is choosing your company.

Filed Under: What's Up Tagged With: B.B. King, Baby Boomers, Led Zeppelin, PORTLAND BABY BOOMERS, Robert Plant, the blues, Waterfront Blues Festival

NW Renovation For Boomers

July 5, 2013 by David Gillaspie

Local Website And Magazine Delivers Answers If you’re a Portland baby boomer who pays someone else to do your home repairs, you’re missing some fun. On the other hand, if you’re a boomer who loves doing it yourself, you have a friend. From my home ownership experiences, a new friend is a good thing. My […]

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THE Oregon History

July 3, 2013 by David Gillaspie

A Good Time For A Refresher Course? Museums serve to help us understand. The good ones are a destination onto themselves. The Oregon Historical Society is fast becoming that destination. Again.

Filed Under: What's Up Tagged With: 1200 SW Park, Baby Boomers, boomers, Executive Director Kerry Tymchuck, history, Kerry Tymchuk, museums, Nike, OHS, oregon historical society, Oregon History, PORTLAND BABY BOOMERS, Portland Park Blocks, Precision Castparts, Windows On America

Boomer Blues Backlash

July 1, 2013 by David Gillaspie

Robert Plant Headlines Waterfront Blues Fest What’s the greatest fear of going to a Classic Rock concert? Baby boomers face this one all the time. Is it watching a dream weaver come undone in front of your eyes? That the singer shows up so out of shape they huff and puff through their set? That their […]

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Pride Parade NW Boomer Style

June 19, 2013 by David Gillaspie

You Know You’ve Arrived When: A string of parades hit town recently. The big three were the Starlight, the Rose, and the Pride Parade. Each one has it’s Portland vibe.

Filed Under: Buckle Up Tagged With: Army proud, Army strong, boomer style, Multnomah County Sherriff, NW Boomer, PORTLAND BABY BOOMERS, Portland City Commissioner Dan Saltzman, Portland gay community, Portland Mayor Charlie Hales, Portland style, Pride Parade, U.S. Representative Earl Blumenauer

A Boomer Walk

June 15, 2013 by David Gillaspie

Take A Walk On The Wild East Side Of PDX The Eastbank Esplanade is the place to start. To get there, find a distinctive landmark, like a huge pile of broken concrete. You’ll see it looking east from the north bound lanes of the Marquam Bridge. Take the Water Ave. exit and turn right. If […]

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Midwest Via East PDX

June 4, 2013 by David Gillaspie

How To Know If The Food Is The Real Deal Going out to a theme restaurant in Portland? Heading downtown for some delicious ethnic food? The choices are endless. Chinese food isn’t the only thing in Chinatown, but it’s a good bet you’ll find a place you like. Other restaurant tells that let you know where they’re coming from: a […]

Filed Under: What's Up Tagged With: Baby Boomers, flyover country, Midwest culture, Midwestern Eastside, PORTLAND BABY BOOMERS, Savoy Tavern and Bistro