What is the most valuable asset we possess? I believe it is self esteem, self worth. In fact, I count on it in myself and others. Good self esteem in others means they know how to behave themselves in public. I was thinking about it during a recent Costco run that included a chat with […]
RULE BOOK FOR EARLY 70’S DATING: DID YOU FOLLOW IT?
March 22, 2024 by
The rule book for dating in the early 1970’s came from rock lyrics. But not just any rock lyrics. This isn’t about the free love sixties, even if it had a nice ring to it. It’s about getting on down the road.
BETTER LIFE BEGINS WITH _____
March 31, 2023 by
A better life begins right where you are, not over there. Or there, or there, but right where you are, which might be the reason change is so hard. The funniest thing I’ve heard about making a change is, “We haven’t done anything and we’re fresh out of ideas.” But that’s not you? Let’s be […]
PORTLAND HOMELESS ADVICE FROM AN OLD LADY
October 2, 2022 by
The big news for Portland homeless? No home. It’s not good news for the chronically homeless who’ve been sleeping on public land. If that ends, where does everyone go?
SENIOR STRONG: NEW GYM REVIEW
November 16, 2021 by
Senior strong is what happens in the cardio rehab gym at Meridian Park. It’s not about gains or personal records or flexing in the mirror. The important flexing isn’t something that reflects back into the room. Instead, it’s more of an internal flex. Cardio rehab gives it away. Being senior strong in the rehab gym […]
DAD POWER: YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE SUPER
October 12, 2021 by
Dad power comes from men who know the secret of being a dad. It begins in denial. “I’ll never have kids, I’ve got enough problems.” Then curiosity. “I’d be a better dad than anyone I know.” The final straw? “I think my girlfriend would be a great mom.” That’s it. That’s the entire post. But […]
SELF ESTEEM: TOO MUCH OR TOO LITTLE
October 8, 2021 by
Self esteem is the last defense against doing something regrettable. If you’ve ever needed to build your self esteem, you know the risks. The early build up happens while kids travel the route from grade school, to junior high, high school, college, job, wife and kids. That’s one route. Call it the traditional route. There […]
PEER PRESSURE WITH A PUSH IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION
July 25, 2021 by
Peer pressure works unless you’re so special that you have no peers to pressure you into doing things. Are you ‘Peerless?’ If you are, congratulations. Tell your mom hello from the rest of us, superstar. We like to think we’re special, unique, without peers, but how can that even be possible? It’s not. Even the […]
CAN DIFFERENCE MAKERS CHANGE OPINIONS LIKE YOURS
May 29, 2021 by
Difference makers show up at the right time and we all celebrate. They show up when you get lost, when you’re confused. When you need help, there they are. But where are they when you’re not lost, not confused? What do they do when you don’t need any help? Don’t worry, they’re still out there […]
LOST DREAMS, OR MAYBE YOU JUST MISPLACED THEM
January 30, 2021 by
Lost dreams can be more haunting than ever, especially when you give up on them. Like Marlon Brando in On The Waterfront, you coulda been somebody. A contender instead of bum, which is who you are now. So you’re a big old loser, now what? Let’s break it down:
