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KING OF THE SUBURBS STARTER KIT: SHOES

May 2, 2022 by David Gillaspie

Everyone starts out as king of the suburbs once they make the move. How hard can it be? It’s just another move, right? From inner-eastside apartment to suburban property is just another move like running the Portland marathon is a walk around the block, swimming the Columbia River is a wading pool, and climbing Mt. […]

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COUPLES LEADERSHIP WITHOUT THE THERAPY PART

May 1, 2022 by David Gillaspie

Couples Leadership sounds like a therapy program for two. If you need therapy, make an appointment. This is a blog. But this is a blog interested in how things work out. Have you ever wondered how couples work it out? I’ll answer for you, “yes you have.” But how? Two words: Couples Leadership.

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BIG LIE FILE: WHY THE ‘BIG LIE’? JUST WHY?

April 30, 2022 by David Gillaspie

Big lie options for what to do when things don’t go ‘according to plan?’ In real life we adapt, we adjust, we make new plans to achieve our goals. Whether it’s a new job, a new town, or washing a dog, the new plans include the old to get things done. Who knew we could […]

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MY MOM THE MOTHER IN LAW

April 29, 2022 by David Gillaspie

After a recent mother in law conversation I ended up disappointing myself. Why? Because I took the easy way out with the customary role, traditional values, and ducked the whole thing. Not that I don’t have plenty to say about mothers in law. My dates introduced me to the moms and dads more than a […]

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LEADERS LEAD, THAT’S WHY THEY’RE CALLED LEADERS

April 28, 2022 by David Gillaspie

Everyone knows leaders lead. The big mystery is why anyone follows a leader. And if it’s a mystery to you, maybe you’re following the wrong leader. Or you’re married. Let’s break down the makings of a good leader and get things straightened out.

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RIGHT TIME? YOU KNOW IT WHEN YOU MISS IT

April 27, 2022 by David Gillaspie

“The right time is when the time is right.” It’s that simple. And it goes by in a blink. After that the timing is all wrong. Wouldn’t it be nice to have a better feel for the clock?

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MUSK MANDATE RALLY CALL

April 26, 2022 by David Gillaspie

With a Musk Mandate coming maybe it’s a good idea to know more about Elon Musk, THE MAN. A more responsible blogger might dig into biography, astrology, and significant ontology. Or Wikipedia. Come on. The bio reads a little different, but what would you expect.

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DRAWING LINES TO LIVE BY?

April 25, 2022 by David Gillaspie

Who is drawing lines to live by? Picasso did. Unfortunately, you’re no Picasso, I’m no Picasso, so why bother? We bother with lines and borders for a sense of control like, “Don’t go there, girlfriend.” The big Question Of The Day: Who draws borders when they’re on the same side of the line you’re on?

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PERSONAL GOLIATHS AND HOW TO SLAY THEM

April 24, 2022 by David Gillaspie

My first personal Goliaths, like most everyone growing up with parents, were my parents. I knew they were unslayable from the start. One because they were giants most of my early life, and two, they were my parents. What are you thinking? Besides, my dad had been a Marine Drill Instructor and my mom was […]

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INTERNAL POLLUTION IN A BABY BOOMER WORLD

April 23, 2022 by David Gillaspie

Internal pollution is the filter we see through. It’s our judgement, our favoritism, our prejudice, and bias. What we see runs through our up-bringing, education, life choices, and judgement. Did I mention judgement? Add cataracts to that mess and you’ve got a problem. Cataracts?

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KING OF THE SUBURBS STARTER KIT: SHOES

COUPLES LEADERSHIP WITHOUT THE THERAPY PART

BIG LIE FILE: WHY THE ‘BIG LIE’? JUST WHY?

MY MOM THE MOTHER IN LAW

LEADERS LEAD, THAT’S WHY THEY’RE CALLED LEADERS

RIGHT TIME? YOU KNOW IT WHEN YOU MISS IT

MUSK MANDATE RALLY CALL

DRAWING LINES TO LIVE BY?

PERSONAL GOLIATHS AND HOW TO SLAY THEM

INTERNAL POLLUTION IN A BABY BOOMER WORLD

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