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EVERYDAY BLOGGER ON EVERYDAY TOPICS

June 10, 2024 by David Gillaspie

An everyday blogger needs to stay sharp to what’s happening around them. If they don’t pay attention, they won’t be able to write a blog post. I’ve been cooking one up this morning, but I changed my routine. Instead of getting up, making tea, and sitting down to compose, I went to the gym. It […]

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LIFE INVENTORY FOR FENG SHUI BLISS

June 9, 2024 by David Gillaspie

Do the words ‘life inventory’ sound like something you’d do with a counselor? Why not get an early start and see how it goes on your own. Make a list, write it down, and see if you need what you’ve got. Then make a list for what you’re looking for.

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TRAVEL SCHEDULE? KEEP IT FLEXIBLE

June 8, 2024 by David Gillaspie

A travel schedule works right up until it doesn’t. You get to the airport early only to find out the plane is late, the gate has changed, and it took a minute to lose your boarding pass. Still, you remain calm and collected and make plans to overcome problems, just like real life. But travel […]

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HOME STRETCH FROM LONDON TO PORTLAND

June 7, 2024 by David Gillaspie

The home stretch is the payoff for travelers. Under budget, on time, no lost passports or ID? Check. Spend the last night in London relaxing and resting up for the nine hour flight in the morning? Wouldn’t that make sense? Resting up to sit for nine hours? Or . . .

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FAMILY HISTORY: DIVE IN THE WATER’S FINE

June 5, 2024 by David Gillaspie

Family history has it that my wife’s Grandfather was in Dunkirk in 1940 and her Dad sailed with the Arctic convoys bringing supplies to Russia. One was in the English Army, the other the Royal Navy. Who knew? What happened to Grandpa after Dunkirk? We know Dad found his true love in Bath, England and […]

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AVOID THESE OBSTACLES FOR STREET SMART SAFETY

June 5, 2024 by David Gillaspie

Avoid these stops if you’re having a good day and want it to continue. It’s probably just me, but safety seems like a good idea in London. The locals have their own list, I’m sure, but this is part of a day with a husband and wife on their own.

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STREET SMART ENGLAND, OR WHY THE DOUR FACE

June 4, 2024 by David Gillaspie

Street smart: Leaving the house and walking on a busy city sidewalk. Things to remember: Everyone isn’t your friend, deserve your smile, or wants a hug. What’s the proper facade in public? A dour expression.

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LAST ROOM AT THE END OF THE LINE

June 3, 2024 by David Gillaspie

The last room of a six stop roadie through England is the most expensive per square foot. It’s an impressive number due to the square feet. The smallest of the six, it’s on Bayswater, a half a block from the Notting Hill Gate into Hyde Park. Queen-sized bed in a queen-size bed slot tight enough […]

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STUDY CULTURE FOR MORE SATISFACTION

June 2, 2024 by David Gillaspie

Study culture in a bar that has a stairway to a church balcony in the corner. What do you do? Pretty simple question, don’t you think? You go upstairs.

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QUIET WORK OF AN ENGLISH DAY

June 2, 2024 by David Gillaspie

Quiet work is the sound of silence. It’s the sound of fingers on a keyboard, pages turning. Not so much with guitar practice and a dog. But those get palm muted.

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EVERYDAY BLOGGER ON EVERYDAY TOPICS

LIFE INVENTORY FOR FENG SHUI BLISS

TRAVEL SCHEDULE? KEEP IT FLEXIBLE

HOME STRETCH FROM LONDON TO PORTLAND

FAMILY HISTORY: DIVE IN THE WATER’S FINE

AVOID THESE OBSTACLES FOR STREET SMART SAFETY

STREET SMART ENGLAND, OR WHY THE DOUR FACE

LAST ROOM AT THE END OF THE LINE

STUDY CULTURE FOR MORE SATISFACTION

QUIET WORK OF AN ENGLISH DAY

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