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MATURE PATIENCE: AGING OUT OF THE SNIT FIT

October 9, 2020 by

Before we acquired mature patience, things were different. Everything was a new beginning, but not just new, bright and shiny new. And it was exciting. Truth to tell, bright and shiny new is still pretty damn exciting, but in a different way.

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SICKNESS CYCLE GIVES EVERYONE A SPIN

October 2, 2020 by

In the beginning, a sickness cycle draws a response of sorrow and apology. And it’s always nice to hear. Those afflicted need to hear from friends and family first. Why? Because it’s reassuring to know they care. But what if an announcement of illness at the beginning of a sickness cycle brings nothing, or a […]

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MISUNDERSTOOD MAN GIVES ILLOGICAL INTERVIEW BOOMERPDX STYLE

September 11, 2020 by

A misunderstood man, one who knows he’s been misunderstood, often explains how it’s all a big misunderstanding. That’s the good news. The bad news comes when a man works to elevate his basic misunderstanding to a level of believability. Hard to imagine? Depends on the audience. Take a look to see the difference.

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TWO HANDS: WISH IN ONE, TRUMP IN THE OTHER

August 14, 2020 by

The old saying about hope starts with two hands, one for wishes. While this is an opinion blog, my opinions, and not a political blog, I share the unusual and exceptional. Like now:

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SUBURBAN LIFESTYLE DREAM VS REALITY IN OREGON

August 7, 2020 by

I heard a reference to suburban lifestyle dreams from someone who was raised in urban apartments. There’s nothing wrong with city living, except when a city slicker claims to know about life in the suburbs. In my time, I’ve lived small town, urban, and suburban, though I’m not a fan of the suburban lifestyle tag.

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HOUSE CLEANING FOR BETTER NATIONAL HYGIENE

August 4, 2020 by

via ritabay.com House cleaning comes in as many varieties as houses, people, and dirt. And no matter how careful we are about the dirt and trash we let in, it still needs cleaning. It was easier when people lived in log cabins with dirt floors. Sweep of the loose dirt and pack the rest down […]

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PORTLAND PROTEST SCORECARD FOR THOSE PLAYING AT HOME

July 23, 2020 by

Portland Mayor Image via boing boing Portland protest review: Last night Portland mayor Ted Wheeler hit the streets. How did it go? He got heckled and gassed for his effort. In short, it didn’t go well. What the hell, Portland, if the mayor joins in, where’s the welcome mat? Would past mayors fare as well […]

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BOOMER ANGLE: BE MORE ENGAGING

June 24, 2020 by

The boomer angle of working through life isn’t working so well. The scummy people you see in the news talking from both sides of their mouth? They all aim for the boomer angle. Mr. Trump himself is Boomer #1 in the line up. What happened?

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PERSONAL GROWTH BY SUBTRACTION

June 8, 2020 by

Personal growth is the job. If you have problems, check yourself first. If everyone you know carries the same poor opinion of you, maybe it’s not them. What is the solution when one size never fits all? Let’s go:

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LEADERSHIP TOOLS OF THE TRADE, 2020

May 27, 2020 by

The leadership tools of the past have changed from being authentic. Authenticity has taken a back seat, but who’s driving the leadership car? The driver is decided by polls, likes, and shares. It’s all good until the big guy steps outside the lines.

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