4 days agoMember-onlyWhat Can’t be SaidDoes freedom matter to anyone? Watching a documentary on the Gulags in Russia on YouTube brings up the topic of self-censorship and freedom. A society full of people afraid of speaking the truth without being arrested, killed, or socially/economically destroyed, essentially becomes a Russian Gulag state. In my estimation, Western…Society3 min readSociety3 min read
Published in Business and Society Articles·Mar 17Member-onlyWhat is the oldest city in Oregon?Many famous movies have been filmed here. When learning about the history and culture of Oregon, there’s one area that continues to come up in the conversation. Located in northwestern Clatsop County, the oldest city in Oregon has likely been featured in more famous movies than any other city in…Oregon2 min readOregon2 min read
Mar 14Member-onlyWarning: Anti-AI SentimentThe grumpy luddite strikes again. I understand we are supposed to go along with technology like lemmings and only criticize things that the hive mind tells us to hate, but I don’t take my directions from the hive mind fortunately. Most of us have become well aware of the ChatGPT…Society2 min readSociety2 min read
Mar 10Member-onlyThe Writing DoldrumsWhen your strategy begins to unravel. It makes sense to write for a certain niche so readers know what to expect with new articles. Nevertheless, niche writing can also hem writers in and not allow their creativity to expand. Figuring out a writing strategy helps writers feel like their words…Writing Life3 min readWriting Life3 min read
Published in Business and Society Articles·Mar 8Member-onlyAirbnb is causing the rental crisis in Bend, OR and the USThe obvious and disturbing facts. The high cost and low availability of rental homes in Bend, Oregon are worse than in America on average, yet the problem is universal. A Bend Bulletin article written by Suzanne Roig on March 3, explains that the U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development…Oregon3 min readOregon3 min read
Published in Business and Society Articles·Mar 5Member-onlyNewsBreak vs. Medium/30-day ComparisonVery different writing animals. February was the first month for me being monetized at NewsBreak and the second month for Medium. The results are in and they are drastically different. In this article, I’ll share the details and some thoughts about them. To make this easier with how both of…Medium3 min readMedium3 min read
Published in Business and Society Articles·Mar 1Member-onlyHow many Oregonians served and died in the Vietnam War?The average age for soldiers was only 19 in the Vietnam War. The Vietnam War was a conflict that had its beginnings for Americans in 1955 and lasted until the fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975. …Oregon2 min readOregon2 min read
Feb 28Member-onlyHow many golf courses are in Oregon?If golfed one course every day, it would take most of one year. This is a question that golfers in Oregon want to know, and sometimes searching for the simple answer is difficult. …Golf2 min readGolf2 min read
Feb 28Member-onlyWhat is the longest and toughest golf course in Oregon?Where two rivers converge and great golfing experiences are made. The longest golf course in Oregon is likely going to be the toughest too. In this case, I believe it is the toughest golf course Oregon has to offer. The Crosswater Golf Club at the Sunriver Resort is the longest…Golf2 min readGolf2 min read
Published in Business and Society Articles·Feb 22Member-only10 Famous Movies Filmed in Oregon Part 2The fun goes on in the “Beaver State.” It shouldn’t be too surprising that Oregon with its amazing scenery and diverse natural landscape has been used to make movies for the big screen. …Oregon6 min readOregon6 min read
