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LIFE REVIEW FOR MIDCENTURY MODERNS

December 15, 2024 by David Gillaspie

Life review all need onething: a life to review. It’s usually reserved for famous people talking about famous people they met one time. Celebrity: We were very, very, close for a long, long, time. This is a different review.

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COMMUNICATION FACE, HOW TO READ IT

December 14, 2024 by David Gillaspie

A communication face is the non-verbal part of communicating with someone. We all have one. Not all are a resting bitch face, but sometimes they look that way. Accidentally. How can you appear attentive and interested when all you really want to do is take a nap? How long can you sustain your bright-eyed and […]

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CHILE RELLENOS AFTER A BAKING BINGE

December 13, 2024 by David Gillaspie

Chile rellenos gained new status around here after a dinner at Santa Fe’s ‘LaFonda.’ Me: Dinner for two? Maitre d: Do you have reservations? Me: No.

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HUSTLER MAN FAIL AT DINNER TABLE

December 12, 2024 by David Gillaspie

I watched a hustler man work the magic one night at a dinner table. He was alone, wife out of town, with a few married couples. One woman caught his attention. Hustler: You seem very happy tonight.

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PORTLAND PARK BLOCKS IN DECEMBER WITH DOG

December 12, 2024 by David Gillaspie

The Portland Park Blocks, the south side, deserves a good look this time of year. Call it a learning moment, my dog did. Who’s a good girl. We started at Portland State University to see what the youths were up to.

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OLD STORY? THEY’RE ALL OLD STORIES THE OLDER YOU GET

December 10, 2024 by David Gillaspie

An old story wears thin over time? Not when it’s your story, no matter how many times you tell it. When you hear, “I’ve heard this so many times,” don’t take it as criticism. That’s just someone bragging about their listening skills, not trashing your repetitiveness. Still, why not add something new?

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YOUR BOOK TO WRITE, YOUR STORY TO TELL

December 9, 2024 by David Gillaspie

Your book means just that; it’s your book to write. If you have a story to tell and share, write your book. The secret to finishing a book? Start writing it. Another secret? Everyone has a book in them. At least one. A BoomerPdx reader sent this message:

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OREGON ALLERGIES BAD AT #1

December 8, 2024 by David Gillaspie

Oregon allergies flare up every Saturday of the college football season. Panelists and podcasters and prognosticators all search the championship landscape of games to find the most important one. Many agreed it would be Georgia v Texas for the SEC title. Or SMU v Clemson for the ACC Allergies choked them out before they could […]

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MARRIED MAN WALKABOUT

December 7, 2024 by David Gillaspie

Married Man: My wife doesn’t like doing what I like doing so I’m taking a trip. Me: Sounds like fun. MM: Just me and my dog. Me: Even better. How long will you be gone? MM: Two to five years.

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LIFE WRITING RULES

December 6, 2024 by David Gillaspie

Rules for life writing: Get a life. Pay attention. Find a favorable form. Then what?

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LIFE REVIEW FOR MIDCENTURY MODERNS

COMMUNICATION FACE, HOW TO READ IT

CHILE RELLENOS AFTER A BAKING BINGE

HUSTLER MAN FAIL AT DINNER TABLE

PORTLAND PARK BLOCKS IN DECEMBER WITH DOG

OLD STORY? THEY’RE ALL OLD STORIES THE OLDER YOU GET

YOUR BOOK TO WRITE, YOUR STORY TO TELL

OREGON ALLERGIES BAD AT #1

MARRIED MAN WALKABOUT

LIFE WRITING RULES

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