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GAME CLOCK FUN? IT’S ALWAYS RUNNING

January 15, 2023 by David Gillaspie

The game clock of life runs and runs, and it’s running fast. We still like to think we all start the same. No one notices the difference since we’re so busy doing other things. Maybe you’re heard that life happens when you’re doing other things? What other things?

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UNDERDOG LIFER STARTS EARLY

January 6, 2023 by David Gillaspie

An underdog lifer life needs to start early, otherwise it’s just following trends. But how early? Top underdogs are never the first born, the first to start new things, or the first in line. If they were first, they wouldn’t be underdogs. Start with where you were raised.

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REALITY CHECK FOR THE PORTLAND NEW YEAR

January 3, 2023 by David Gillaspie

Who writes the reality check for the new year? Don’t ask. It’s you. And it’s your reality. You can check it, ignore it, or pretend it belongs to someone else. But, it’s you, it’s yours, and you’re not alone, as the top image shows.

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DRIVEN PEOPLE STAY ON TRACK

December 29, 2022 by David Gillaspie

You know driven people the moment you meet them. How? By asking what they do? No, they’ll tell you before you ask. Something like, “My name is David and I’m good.” Convincing enough? How about:

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HUMAN POTENTIAL: THE BURDEN OF GREAT EXPECTATIONS

December 19, 2022 by David Gillaspie

Human potential grade from counselor: “You can do anything you want to do.” Human response: “What am I supposed to do with that?” And so begins the journey of great expectations with: “What do you want to be?” I knew what I didn’t want to be early. My dad told me.

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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.

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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.

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AMERICAN RESUME SHOULD INCLUDE WHAT?

November 15, 2022 by David Gillaspie

An American resume is different for everybody. People showed up early, some late, some are on the way. All need to realize what they’re hearing when the chant of, “USA, USA, USA” starts. Too many of the cheerleaders have a poor American resume, and it shows.

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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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AGING UP, NOT OUT

September 26, 2022 by David Gillaspie

For aging up, you need a good role model. This is mine, my mother in law. She aged up well right until the end.

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