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BUILDING BRIDGES TO CROSS OVER AND OVER

July 18, 2024 by David Gillaspie

Some people say building bridges is the most important thing in the world. And they are correct. But for me, the most important thing is getting across them safely once they’re built. I’ve been crossing them all my life, for better or worse.

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INSPIRATION NEEDED? HERE YOU GO

June 14, 2024 by David Gillaspie

When is inspiration needed? Right now? Yesterday? Whoever you are, wherever you are, things could be better. At least that’s the common rule of thumb. But better than what becomes the question.

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RIGHT THING? YOU KNOW HOW TO DO IT

May 5, 2024 by David Gillaspie

Doing the ‘right thing’ used to be easier. Maybe is was because baby boomers didn’t have as many choices for doing wrong? I didn’t see a lot of choices besides ‘Do what you’re told’ growing up. From parents, to teachers, to coaches, scout leaders, and beyond, we were told what to do by people we […]

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TRUST, HOPE, THEN EXPLOIT

April 23, 2024 by David Gillaspie

If you believe in the power of trust, hope, and faith, and you should, what could go wrong? Do it right and you’ll find yourself in the company of others with the same beliefs. At first. Then time reveals other plans.

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MESA ARIZONA NEEDS A SHOWER

October 10, 2022 by David Gillaspie

Mesa Arizona is not fly-over country, but it might be drive-through country. It’s the sort of place between where you are and where you want to go. Oddly enough, not everyone shares this back-water idea. Mesa Arizona is a backwater? Not with the Salt River flowing nearby.

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AMERICAN WAY FINDS NEW TRADITIONS TO COMPLAIN ABOUT

July 4, 2021 by David Gillaspie

The American way used go be different. Not that we’re living in a new world, but it’s just different. Instead of “do your work, keep your mouth shut, treats others fairly” we get “find a gig, live out loud, tell others how to do it.” That’s a change from the lock-step life celebrated by those […]

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AMERICAN PRACTICE: VOTE LIKE IT MATTERS

October 19, 2020 by David Gillaspie

An American practice is like a medical practice: sometimes we get it wrong. Sometimes we get it right and it’s still wrong. If you’re old enough to vote, do it. Vote like it matters and encourage others to do the same. Voting is part of an American practice, like minding our own business and staying […]

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ARMY MEDIC: JOB TWO OF FIVE

March 20, 2020 by David Gillaspie

Army medic was the job I signed up for when I joined after freshman year in 1974. Army medic was my dad’s idea. The old Marine also advised against joining the Navy, but that’s expected. I went in on the Buddy Plan with a high school buddy. We lasted three days together in receiving, then […]

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Continental Divide: A Place Not An Attitude

August 9, 2018 by David Gillaspie

Since I was in the neighborhood I kept a look out for this sign: Continental Divide. It goes one way or the other. Water follows the path of least resistance? That’s the story. One side drains to the east, the other to the west. That’s lots of drainage and it starts with […]

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