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ERRAND BOY? EMBRACE THE JOB

October 6, 2024 by

Who’s an errand boy? Who isn’t? That’s how things get done, doing on errands. What else is there, hiring someone to do errands? But there are times it makes sense.

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TOXIC MALE? HOW TO TELL

April 26, 2024 by

Baby boomers were exposed to the toxic male early on, but it had another name: Junior High Football Coach. But it wasn’t their fault, it was just the times. When guys with names like Dick Butkus, Ray Nitschke, and Sam Huff were stuffing guys like Jim Brown and Jim Taylor, every coach wanted their players […]

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REAL THINGS THAT GET MORE REAL, LIKE FEELINGS

March 6, 2024 by

Real things are not a mystery. Maybe mysterious, but not a mystery. For that we can thank science. And thank some blogger for posting images too small to read. More mystery? Not with the right solution.

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BOOMERPDX LIFE LESSONS? #1: MAKE AN EFFORT

March 23, 2022 by

Life lessons start with the first one. One lesson is more than enough to start. Get that first lesson right and the foundation is set for additions. #1: Make an effort you’re proud of.

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YOUR LANE? STAY IN IT OR HIT THE GAS ON A HIGHER CALLING

May 17, 2021 by

The “stay in your lane” reaction comes from the wrong sources. As if anyone knows which lane is right for you, but they sure know which one is wrong. It’s the wrong lane when you take others our of their comfort zone of who they think you are. But people change. Just not those who […]

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BOSS MAN: WHEN THE MOST IMPORTANT PERSON STOPS CARING

April 6, 2020 by

Boss man is an old term by now. Like Ram Rod, as in, “Who’s the Ram Rod of this operation,” it’s time has come and gone, like Rowdy Yates. Still, Boss man has power, whether you like it or not, whether it resonates or not. But, what is a real Boss Man? They come in […]

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PERFECT FATHER’S DAY PORTLAND PRIDE PARADE

June 17, 2019 by

A Portland pride parade shows the city like no other parade on the schedule. Rose Festival parade, Twilight parade, I’ve seen them. Chinese New Year parade? I’ve walked with the dragons twice. I’m kind of a Portland parade guy. I like walking in the streets without having to watch for cars. The wife and I […]

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HOW YOGA SLOWS TIME

January 25, 2019 by

    What’s the first question? Does yoga really slow time down? Let me start with a strong ‘Hell yeah yoga slows the clock.’ But really? Does it slow time down? Imagine yourself in a strange situation, one with a calming reputation, and to no one’s surprise all you feel is stress trying to fit […]

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PERSONAL PRIDE vs MIND YOUR OWN DAMN BUSINESS

February 8, 2017 by

Go ahead and be selfish just this once, keep your personal pride personal.   Who among us admits personal pride? Raise a hand. All up? Good. Pride for you and yours is a cornerstone of civilization, something to build on. You can tell personal pride people when you see them in full blossom. They wear […]

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