Switching up with anything is every man’s dream. Unless you’re thinking of suburban guy. He’s not changing anything. That’s the lifestyle of the American Dream. A house, a yard, neighbors, kids, mail comes on time, good library, a job that makes it all affordable. And there’s more:
CONTINUING EDUCATION? CLASS IN SESSION
March 12, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Continuing eduction needs one thing: the continuing part, the part outside formal classrooms and proctored exams. Why? Because that’s where a good education starts working. For example:
EXTRA EFFORT, BUT HOW MUCH?
March 1, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Extra effort is the rule, or so we hear. “If you want to be somebody, it will take more than you’re doing.” “If you want to succeed, work harder.” But some people are born lucky. Clint asks, “Do you feel lucky? Do you, punk?”
BUSINESS BLOGGER vs BOOMERPDX
February 28, 2025 by 4 Comments
The business blogger has a root goal: make enough money to keep the doors open. They have a product, affiliated products, a service, and a sales pitch. The blog includes plug-ins up the whazoo to show pop-ups reminding you to sign up for a newsletter, get updates, or donate. They may be entrepreneurs, or part […]
DO RIGHT, BUT NOT RIGHT NOW?
February 19, 2025 by
I’m a ‘do right’ kind of person. That’s my big contribution. So far, so good. If there’s a clear choice to make between one thing or the other, make the right choice. “But, Blogger Dave, what about the gray area when no one is looking?”
TWO STORIES AND ONLY TWO?
December 17, 2024 by
Two stories in 5000 years are not a lot of stories. Is that for slow readers too? Or do speed readers change the numbers? I have the feeling Mr. Eco is repeating the writer’s mantra: Buy More Books. Sounds good to me, but why not check in with other writers.
OLD STORY? THEY’RE ALL OLD STORIES THE OLDER YOU GET
December 10, 2024 by
An old story wears thin over time? Not when it’s your story, no matter how many times you tell it. When you hear, “I’ve heard this so many times,” don’t take it as criticism. That’s just someone bragging about their listening skills, not trashing your repetitiveness. Still, why not add something new?
YOUR BOOK TO WRITE, YOUR STORY TO TELL
December 9, 2024 by
Your book means just that; it’s your book to write. If you have a story to tell and share, write your book. The secret to finishing a book? Start writing it. Another secret? Everyone has a book in them. At least one. A BoomerPdx reader sent this message:
LIFE WRITING RULES
December 6, 2024 by
Rules for life writing: Get a life. Pay attention. Find a favorable form. Then what?
BOOMER WALK IN COOK PARK
November 25, 2024 by
A boomer walk is like any walk. Put on a pair of shoes and lay one foot after the other. Simple, right? But since it’s a boomer thing, there’s more. There’s always more. In this case . . .
