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SPECIAL DAY MADE MORE SPECIAL

May 10, 2025 by David Gillaspie

What makes a special day? What makes it special for only you? Maybe it’s your birthday, or your mom’s birthday, or your dad’s. If it’s special to you, do you share it with anyone else? These are the questions, followed by the answers.

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HYPE MAN FOR BOOMERPDX

May 9, 2025 by David Gillaspie

If my blog had a hype man it would sound like this: DON’T WASTE ANOTHER SECOND BEFORE SIGNING UP TO RECEIVE UPDATES FROM BOOMERPDX. No bonus, no gift, just an update on a thriving blog community. Boomers are big on not wasting time since our days are numbered with death at our doorstep. But why […]

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CENSORED BLOGGER AGREES WITH CENSORS

May 8, 2025 by David Gillaspie

Am I a censored blogger? Yes, I am. And it’s fair. If I weren’t censored I’d have a lot more material to work with. Not everyone wants a part in this long running project. My most blog worthy topics say, “Keep me out of it.” But I keep asking.

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HOBBY BLOGGER WRITES THE RULES

May 7, 2025 by David Gillaspie

A hobby blogger has rules? Who makes these rules? Unless you just got here on the writing bus, the rules are well established. Go ahead and add what’s missing, but not too much. Rule #1

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MAKING TIME LAST WITH OVER DAVE

May 6, 2025 by David Gillaspie

Making time for someone is one of the nicest things you can do. You hear about it from people who say they’d like more time with one particular person. Except that person is usually dead. Then what? Plan B.

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ONE UP: DOES IT MAKE YOU BETTER?

May 5, 2025 by David Gillaspie

After watching the Jack Black one up skit on SNL, I’m fascinated. Why is it so funny? Is it because they take ordinary events and things and elevate them to virtue? Let’s find out.

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LIVING CONDITIONS WITH MORE LIFE

May 4, 2025 by David Gillaspie

Living conditions are never permanent. That’s the good news. Things may seem like they’ll last forever, and they might, but we don’t. We’re here until we’re not.

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MAKE DECISIONS IN THE PROPER ORDER

May 3, 2025 by David Gillaspie

Make decisions that benefit you. Sounds easy, makes sense, like the first rule of business: Pay yourself. But there’s always more to consider, always an angle to measure, and you’ll need the right tools. What we have here are the right tools for a square deal.

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GENERATIONAL AMBITIONS TO SOLVE PROBLEMS

May 2, 2025 by David Gillaspie

What generational ambitions do you remember? Our parents wanted us to have a better life than them? Our kids want a better life for their kids? But what about you, Boomer?

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BOOMMATES IS A THING?

May 1, 2025 by David Gillaspie

‘Boommates’ is a new translation for roommates, which is kind of catchy. But is it the new kind of new, or a recycle job, after all we did grow up with the Odd Couple. The movie came out in 1968.

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HYPE MAN FOR BOOMERPDX

HOBBY BLOGGER WRITES THE RULES

MAKING TIME LAST WITH OVER DAVE

ONE UP: DOES IT MAKE YOU BETTER?

LIVING CONDITIONS WITH MORE LIFE

MAKE DECISIONS IN THE PROPER ORDER

GENERATIONAL AMBITIONS TO SOLVE PROBLEMS

BOOMMATES IS A THING?

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