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GET UNSTUCK IN LIFE SOONER THAN LATER

November 30, 2022 by David Gillaspie

If you pay attention to your feelings you may find yourself stuck, then the goal is trying to get unstuck. Can’t sleep, worried half to death, snacks in the middle of the night kind of stuck need attention. Here’s what I do, and you can too:

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NEW LIFESTYLE, NEW DAY, SAME YOU

November 18, 2022 by David Gillaspie

A new lifestyle happens fast. It starts with the glow of a new idea. Something changes, then you change. It’s a new you. Or is it?

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TAKE STRENGTH FROM YOUR COGNITION POWER

November 12, 2022 by David Gillaspie

Take strength from knowing who you are. If you don’t know, or feel unsure, spend some time to think about it. But don’t be disappointed if you’re wrong. Things change, you change, we all change. Besides, if you don’t already know who you really and truly are, who does?

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RUGGED INDIVIDUALISM vs COMPLIANCE AND LIFE FORCE

November 1, 2022 by David Gillaspie

Rugged individualism: the life force that separates quitters from finishers. Ask one of them why they do hard things and expect a question in return: “Why not?” It’s a confidence builder, and role to model. Then there’s personal compliance, which shouldn’t be a problem, but . . .

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FIRE CONTROL: HOW NOT TO BURN DOWN THE HOUSE

October 25, 2022 by David Gillaspie

Fire control is not this man’s strong point. Not mine or my neighbor’s either. Two out of the three of us caught things on fire, and this guy’s next.

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TAKING ADVICE? DID ANYONE ASK PORTLAND PEOPLE ABOUT FENG SHUI?

October 24, 2022 by David Gillaspie

Taking advice is an art. So is giving advice. Can anyone giving advice no one wants to hear even listen? That’s a problem that needs work.

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MARRIAGE FORECASTING: WHAT TO EXPECT

October 15, 2022 by David Gillaspie

Marriage forecasting includes the same elements as the weather: Sunny days, cloudy days, some rain, some more rain, more clouds. But we only remember the sunny days, so keep that in mind.

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SLIPPERY ROCKS? HOW NOT TO FALL

October 13, 2022 by David Gillaspie

Slippery rocks will take you down in Oregon. It’s the moss and moister and neglect that does it. But we blame the rocks. What else gets its share of unearned blame?

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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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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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