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PILING ON SHOWS A PERSONAL PROBLEM

October 29, 2026 by Leave a Comment

Just before a big election everyone becomes an expert on the issues and start piling on those they disagree with. It’s a personal decision on whether to join in. Instead of joining in the lowbrow debate of accusations and name calling, why not just vote? Do what counts in the long run, not the number […]

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LIFE AWARD TO GIVE YOURSELF

May 24, 2025 by

A life award usually comes to celebrities and dignitaries after decades of service, a lifetime of devotion, or a string of good luck. Community awards go to involved citizens, like the guy doing public service in the picture. What says ‘ Come To Portland’ better than snuggling up to the law? Always keep goods relations […]

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PLACING BLAME IN THE RIGHT PLACE

May 1, 2024 by

What’s the best way of placing blame? Pointing a finger? Yelling? Or checking to make sure there’s anyone or anything to blame? What about the blameless among us who’ve never done anything wrong?

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RESOLVE PROBLEMS BEFORE ADDING MORE

June 16, 2023 by

Before taking advice on resolving problems look hard at who is offering advice.

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PROBLEM SOLVING IN THE MODERN WORLD

January 28, 2022 by

Problem solving, at least the first step, is recognizing a problem. If you’re married to a problem solver and you don’t see any problems, then it might be you. Aside from that, there are plenty of other problems to solve. One big step at a time. Where to start?

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GROWING OLDER WITH A SECOND EMOTION

October 26, 2020 by

No one cures aging; growing older is not a disease. Instead of seeing it as a problem to challenge your mental health, flip the idea of growing older into an opportunity: You are older today than you’ve ever been. What makes it different than yesterday? A week older, a month older, a year older? What […]

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