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NEWSBREAK PORTLAND vs DIVISION STREET PORTLAND

October 7, 2022 by David Gillaspie

Newsbreak Portland reveals the city to the world. Maybe not the whole world, but the newsbreak app is working on that. Trusted by 45M users and growing – the best local & breaking news source in the US, featuring local weather, alerts, deals, events and more. What is this “and more” all about? Fear. It’s about fear, […]

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FOLLOWING TRADITIONS KEEP PORTLAND CONNECTIONS FRESH

October 6, 2022 by David Gillaspie

Following traditions isn’t always convenient: “What, we have to do this again?” But once you start, try to keep them. Sharing traditions with others makes everyone stronger.

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PORTLAND BURDEN FROM DOWNTOWN TO HOMETOWN

October 3, 2022 by David Gillaspie

Every city has a dream of tranquility, prosperity, and safety. Portland, Oregon has a burden. But what is the Portland burden? The city is supposed to be better. Now what?

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PORTLAND HOMELESS ADVICE FROM AN OLD LADY

October 2, 2022 by David Gillaspie

The big news for Portland homeless? No home. It’s not good news for the chronically homeless who’ve been sleeping on public land. If that ends, where does everyone go?

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NIKE MONEY TAKES A STAND IN OREGON

September 30, 2022 by David Gillaspie

Nike money is set to rescue Oregon, according to Oregon Public Broadcasting. The Knight in shining armor supposedly sees Betsy Johnson as the answer. But first the big question: Why, Uncle Phil? Why now?

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OREGON BEAUTY FROM EVERY DIRECTION

September 18, 2022 by David Gillaspie

Oregon beauty starts with a walk out my front door. This is the view if I find the right spot, which I always do. (It’s not a mystery.) I think it would be a better without the trees, without the house, but that’s not how things work. That’s not how change happens, by wishing things […]

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OREGON WEED: STATE REVIEW

September 12, 2022 by David Gillaspie

Oregon weed is sold legally throughout the state. Does that sound right to baby boomers? A comfort? Yes, weed is legally sold in Oregon, with a load of stores in Portland, Oregon.

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OREGON TRAILS LEAD TO HOME

September 9, 2022 by David Gillaspie

Oregon trails? There’s more than one? If you’re looking for the way back home, any trail will do. When home is Oregon, they are all Oregon trails. More important, they are your trails no matter where you live.

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LEAVING PORTLAND IN 1974

September 8, 2022 by David Gillaspie

Leaving Portland in 1974 was quite memorable. Memorable departures usually have a location in mind. I was headed to Fort Ord, California and the All-Volunteer Army on September 6, 1974. What was I thinking?

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PORTLAND DIRT IS JUST LIKE YOUR DIRTY TOWN

September 7, 2022 by David Gillaspie

To know Portland Oregon you better like dirt. I’m not talking about pioneering farmers, either. It started with the first native canoe stopping on the Willamette. Paddling against the current takes as much energy now as it did then, so if you’re into historical reenactment you’d better be in shape.

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