Ask Portland baby boomers about delayed satisfaction and brace yourself. You might hear about training to climb Mt. Hood, or skiing Black Diamond trails, as well as the retirement account they focused on for forty years. Ask about the future and expect a solid take on living for the day. Why? Because they’ve already delayed satisfaction as […]
PORTLAND BURDEN FROM DOWNTOWN TO HOMETOWN
October 3, 2022 by
Every city has a dream of tranquility, prosperity, and safety. Portland, Oregon has a burden. But what is the Portland burden? The city is supposed to be better. Now what?
FAIR FIGHT FOR DIFFICULT BABY BOOMER TIMES
September 24, 2022 by
A fair fight isn’t a real fight. If you’re in a fight you don’t want, what has fighting fair got to do with it? The goal of a fight you don’t want is to end it as fast as you can. This goal applies to marriage, jobs, kids, and home repair. Make it personal.
GRADUATING DOGS ARE EDUCATIONAL
September 13, 2022 by
Graduating dogs from obedience training is a win/win for everyone. A well mannered dog is a joy for everyone. Well mannered dog owners take that joy and run. So should you.
OREGON WEED: STATE REVIEW
September 12, 2022 by
Oregon weed is sold legally throughout the state. Does that sound right to baby boomers? A comfort? Yes, weed is legally sold in Oregon, with a load of stores in Portland, Oregon.
VISITING PORTLAND CHECKLIST
August 30, 2022 by
Visiting Portland? Google it and to see how things look before making plans. Travelportland.com comes in as the ‘official city guide.’ It shows food, books, and Portland activities. Looks like a nice place, but what will the updates say after the next demonstration? Keep looking.
LOVE SONG? WHO LOVES A LOVE SONG
August 24, 2022 by
Now, now we can see, two lovers in love, who will always be, this woman and man, walking hand in hand, now we can see.
VALIDATED LIFE? GET YOUR TICKET STAMPED EARLY
August 18, 2022 by
A validated life, like a validated parking garage ticket, means freedom. Except the validated parking ticket is more direct. Put the card in the slot, the bar rises, you drive away. What constitutes a validated life that raises the bar to escape the couch you’ve been parked on?
LIFE MOMENTS FOR NORMAL MEN
August 16, 2022 by
Life moments come when you least expect them. When things work out better than planned? Life moment right there. Things work out worse than planned? What do you call that?
SPENDING TIME LIKE YOU’LL NEVER GET OLD?
June 27, 2022 by
Spending time together in the right places make the best memories. The guys in the image are two brothers I follow on twitter. One is a sports talk guy, the other is a regular guest. They go beyond sports with their life lesson takes including recipes, medical advice, and their brand of man-knowledge. The tweet […]
