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.
LOOKING UP IN RISING PORTLAND
July 3, 2023 by
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?
OREGON BLUES ON A FATHER / SON DAY
July 2, 2023 by
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:
PORTLAND BLUES SATURDAY
July 1, 2023 by
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?
ROSE GARDEN FLOWER GIRL TEST
June 25, 2023 by
When the rose garden calls how do you answer? There’s only one answer when it includes a birthday for a flower girl. And with a flower girl. With four flower girls? It started two weeks ago.
PORTLAND SUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM
June 23, 2023 by
The Portland summer is why people move to Oregon. It’s also why people move away. Why? Because it doesn’t last long enough. That wasn’t the case yesterday at Portland Center Stage.
SUNNY DAY FOR CELEBRATIONS EVERYDAY
June 21, 2023 by
A sunny day is the best sort of day for cheering. You can go outside and walk around with the joy of the day, no matter what is celebrated. And you don’t have to dress like you’re going on an undersea adventure. Just open the door and step out. But what is there to celebrate? […]
ROSE FESTIVAL DONE RIGHT IN PORTLAND? RAMBLE ON
June 11, 2023 by
Rose Festival week for Portland Oregon baby boomers when we were single? It was good, real good. We didn’t have cars back then and it didn’t matter since we lived so close to the parade route through Portland. Yesterday was a throwback to those days of old in New Portland. What’s the biggest difference between […]
PORTLAND SURVEY ASKS: SO WHAT?
June 7, 2023 by
This Portland survey asks one question: Who is moving to Portland? More important, who is staying? People have opinions, none very favorable. I’m here to work on it.
GOOD READERS 2023 TOP TEN POSTS, SO FAR
May 27, 2023 by
Good readers decide what makes the Top 10 on boomerpdx. But are they actual readers or casual scrollers seeking something based on a headline? Which are you? What makes you stop and stick around on any blog? Let’s do a test beginning with a question:
