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COMMUNICATION BREAKDOWN MORE THAN A BURGER

January 22, 2023 by David Gillaspie

A communication breakdown is a problem. It’s also a burger, which isn’t a problem. The problem comes when a ‘failure to communicate’ gets your ticket punched like Cool Hand Luke. But, instead of food and prison execution, let’s talk about online communication breakdown. For example, take this blog. Please.

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STEPPING OUT BOOMERPDX STYLE

December 11, 2022 by David Gillaspie

Stepping out of a comfort zone isn’t the same as throwing yourself away. Let’s get that straight. One has an air of optimism, the other not so much. How can you tell the difference before it’s too late, you ask? Let’s go.

Filed Under: What's Up Tagged With: baby boomer, Baby Boomers, blogger, boomerpdx style, comfort zone, dinner table, gathered clans, hitch hiking, hitch-hiking, Ken Kesey, stepping out, style, travel

HEARTWARMING GAS IN THE HOUSE

December 8, 2022 by David Gillaspie

Heartwarming gas keeps a happy home warm, until you smell it. Then you call NW Natural. Something smelled off, and it wasn’t in the refrigerator. It came from the gas fireplace. Was I worried? Yes, I was. Gas leaks are bad news.

Filed Under: What's Up Tagged With: blogger, boomerpdx, captive audience, customer service, gas emergency, gas fireplace, gas heat, gas leak, gas man, gas smell, happy home, hawks view winery, heart warming, heartwarming, heartwarming gas, natural gas, nw natural, science

VANITY PROJECT, OR INSANITY GOALS

November 10, 2022 by David Gillaspie

“Vanity project.” That was my answer to the question of, “Why do you write online?” Some answers included, ‘to be remembered, to share, to enlighten.’ It’s all vanity project with different goals.

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PORTLAND HOBBY FOR CITY SLICKERS

November 8, 2022 by David Gillaspie

A Portland hobby is what suburban living turns into. “Let’s go downtown and take a spin around the river,” means one thing: Park in the garage near the Hawthorne Bridge, walk over to the Eastside promenade / Eastbank Esplanade, cross the Steel Bridge, and walk up Waterfront Park. The eastside walk puts a good light on […]

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DOG WALKING TO START A BETTER WORLD

October 26, 2022 by David Gillaspie

Dog walking for a ‘better world’ sounds pretty good. But what’s a better world? Let’s start with a cleaner world.

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SHARING BLAME FOR AIR QUALITY: YOU’RE NOT THE PROBLEM?

October 21, 2022 by David Gillaspie

Sharing blame requires a pointy finger to wag. Something happens, plans go sideways, and instead of fun you find disappointment. You could move on, but what about the unfinished business? First you need to assign blame. Get that finger ready.

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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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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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