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GARDEN PARTY REMINISCING

September 25, 2026 by David Gillaspie Leave a Comment

Remember your first garden party when you invited people over to the house to see what you planted, what you’ve grown? It’s a touching moment to behold after years of planning. You build a raised bed like the picture here, and buy plants you just know will grow. And they did.

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“CALLS OUT” PUT ‘ON THE SPOT’

September 24, 2026 by David Gillaspie Leave a Comment

What does “calls out” mean other than another way of saying “Hey You?” ““Why Do You Have To Leave Practice?”: Michael Irvin Calls Out Justin Herber.”” If you’re ‘calling someone out’ it’s most likely about something that’s none of your business. Calls Out = Nosey Nellie? For example:

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NATURE SIGNS TO WATCH FOR

September 23, 2026 by David Gillaspie Leave a Comment

When you make a plan to see nature up close, expect nature signs. Follow the message of the signs for best results. Do that and you’ll return home with sweet memories and solid experiences with exciting pictures to share. If it’s your first time out in the wild, pay extra attention. You can thank me […]

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OFF GRID, NO PHONE SERVICE, BUT . . .

September 22, 2026 by David Gillaspie Leave a Comment

I’ve had mixed results with off grid peace and quiet. Once I stayed in a place the had no telephones in the rooms for just that purpose, peace and quiet. Sounded very thoughtful until a road grader started grinding across the parking lot pavement the next morning. It couldn’t have been any closer if it […]

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TIME TRAVEL INSIDE A LUMBER BARN

September 21, 2026 by David Gillaspie Leave a Comment

It’s just a barn, a lumber barn in the middle of nowhere, but so much more. It’s an historical record, an archive of sawdust, splinters, slivers, and work. Hard work. The main attraction is a train engine used to move big logs out of the woods, along with other man-killing machinery. For me the big […]

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OLD GROWTH LOGS FOR KNOT HEADS

September 20, 2026 by David Gillaspie Leave a Comment

Old growth trees are a time capsule, capturing events in each ring of growth. Look at any standing tree and it carries the same message of time. The mystery in old growth shows the good, the bad, and the ugly. Want to take a look inside? Sure, you do. Let’s go:

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HISTORICAL CORRECTION AFTER TIME OFF

September 19, 2026 by David Gillaspie Leave a Comment

After nine days away I need to post a historical correction. It seems like the right time since I can look at visitors and break down traffic without posts. Turns out I get hits on boomerpdx whether I post something new, or not. Call me disappointed. My audience is automatic, which means bots, robots, and […]

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NEW NAKED GYM GUY BOUNDARIES UPDATE, 2026

September 12, 2026 by David Gillaspie 2 Comments

You have boundaries; naked gym guy needs boundaries. Who sets the boundaries? Two normal people join a gym: one of them works out and goes home, the other works out and showers at the gym. Then it breaks down further. Two people shower at the gym: sweaty guys and those who like to shower […]

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK? COME ON NEW YORK

September 11, 2026 by David Gillaspie Leave a Comment

Doing the right thing in New York is the same as doing the right thing in Oregon: Stay home, keep a social distance. My social distance from NYC is 3000 miles away, but it wasn’t always that way. Frank said it best:

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MATCHING CHAIRS FOR SALE, COULD BE FOR YOU?

September 10, 2026 by David Gillaspie Leave a Comment

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GARDEN PARTY REMINISCING

“CALLS OUT” PUT ‘ON THE SPOT’

NEW NAKED GYM GUY BOUNDARIES UPDATE, 2026

NEW YORK, NEW YORK? COME ON NEW YORK

MATCHING CHAIRS FOR SALE, COULD BE FOR YOU?

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