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STARTING OUT vs FINISHING THE SHOW

July 28, 2023 by David Gillaspie

Starting out is so slow, so hard, that sometimes the only thing you feel like doing is quitting. Whether it’s work, family, or friends, we get tired. Sooo tired. But it wasn’t always like that. Was it?

Filed Under: What's Up Tagged With: Baby Boomers, blogger, boomerpdx, boomers, classic rock, elton john, eras tour, music, Portland, PORTLAND BABY BOOMERS, Portland Oregon, Prince, rock and roll, starting out, taylor swift, Woodstock

TRANSPORTATION DIARY: PUBLIC RIDES

July 16, 2023 by David Gillaspie

A transportation diary clears up what is and what isn’t public transportation. It’s a bus, or a train, not your mom’s mini van. How many times have you counted on public transportation? My first daily bus ride started in Philadelphia.

Filed Under: What's Up Tagged With: bus, bus buddies, commuter, diary, new york, Oregon, philadelphia, Portland, Portland Oregon, public transportation, social event, subway, transportation, transportation diary

TALKING BACK? DON’T BACKTALK ME SON

July 14, 2023 by David Gillaspie

Talking back is a right and a privilege, but it comes with a caveat: It may not be as appreciated as you’d hope. The great Randy Johnson said it well with: “I don’t care who you are, don’t get in my face!” the 6-10 Johnson snapped at one point as they brushed past the cameraman. […]

Filed Under: What's Up Tagged With: accusation, advice, Baby Boomers, backtalk, balance, base, basketball, blame, boomers, Communication, Expert, finger pointing, football, good company, Portland Oregon, posture, respect, rude, shit talk, sports, sportsmanship, talking back

PREMIUMIZATION BLAZERS DEBUT

July 8, 2023 by David Gillaspie

Premiumization Blazers are who we see play after the Lillard Era ends. Has it ended? After last night’s Summer League game it sure looks done. And now?

Filed Under: What's Up Tagged With: community, Damian Lillard, NBA, Oregon, oregon life, ownership, Paul Allen, Phil Knight, Portland Oregon, Portland Trail Blazers, premiumization blazers, summer league

PREMIUMIZATION BLOG: VALUE BEYOND PRICE

July 7, 2023 by David Gillaspie

A premiumization blog way back in the 60’s? Never happened, but premiumized style was another story. This was THE style. No other accepted. I know this because . . .

Filed Under: What's Up Tagged With: Baby Boomers, blog, blogger, boomers, collector, gentrification, hoarder, Portland Oregon, premiumizatiion blog, premiumization, premiumized style, price, value

MAJOR COMPLAINT OR GENERAL COMPLAINT

July 5, 2023 by David Gillaspie

Major complaint: the specific reason for being here, or there, or anywhere. But why complain? If you want to be smarter, thinner, richer, happier, what’s stopping you? First, you need a plan.

Filed Under: What's Up Tagged With: blame, blogger, boomerpdx, complain, eat less, general complaint, happier, major complaint, plan, planning, Portland Oregon, richer, smarter, thinner, Weight Loss

AMERICAN STORIES: MOVING ON TO NEW LAND

July 4, 2023 by David Gillaspie

American stories in early Oregon were about pioneers, travel, and hard work. How hard? As hard as it’s ever been clearing land by hand. But first they had to get here. And they’re still coming.

Filed Under: What's Up Tagged With: American, American History, American stories, american story, blog, blogger, boomerpdx, current events, indigenous people, moving, nature, Oregon, Oregon future, Oregon History, Oregon Trail, Portland, Portland Oregon, stories, writing

LOOKING UP IN RISING PORTLAND

July 3, 2023 by David Gillaspie

Looking up in some cities comes with a warning: Don’t do it. Why? Because while you’re looking up someone is making plans you don’t see. Like what? Nothing useful, but when does that ever stop anyone?

Filed Under: What's Up Tagged With: cities, due date, looking up, Oregon, Portland, Portland Oregon, Portlandia, rising Portland, urban plan

OREGON BLUES ON A FATHER / SON DAY

July 2, 2023 by David Gillaspie

Oregon blues are a different blues. I blame the clouds. But no clouds on Waterfront Blues Festival Saturday, which is why I wore a rash-guard hoodie instead of layers of sunscreen. It was a no cloud Saturday awash in family time:

Filed Under: What's Up Tagged With: beer, blues, blues music, bud light, dance, family, family time, fathers, music, Oregon, Portland, Portland Oregon, sons, Waterfront Blues Festival

PORTLAND BLUES SATURDAY

July 1, 2023 by David Gillaspie

Portland blues come in more shades than one. Dark blue for the homeless. Darker blue for the park bench addicts. Blue green for the tax paying homeowners just living their lives and doing the best they can. But what about the rest of us?

Filed Under: What's Up Tagged With: blogger, blues, Eastside Esplanade, Hawthorne Bridge, music, Oregon, Portland, portland blues, Portland Oregon, PSU, Vera Katz, Waterfront Blues Festival, willamette