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GET LIT, BUT NOT TOO LIT

July 23, 2023 by David Gillaspie

Get lit, getting lit, lighting the fuse? They all shift things around, sometimes more than planned. In one case you’re in for an internal reaction; in another it’s external. Both come with their own problems, and you might be one of them.

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BLOG PROPERTY: OPEN THE GATE

July 20, 2023 by David Gillaspie

Blog property, like any property, has boundaries. Once you start, then what? Keep it moving, keep it current, keep it interesting. No one wants readers who drift off thinking, ‘That’s ten wasted minutes of my life I’ll never get back.’

Filed Under: What's Up Tagged With: Baby Boomers, blog audience, blog post, blog property, blogger, boomerpdx, boomers, climate change, disappointment, indifferent generation, inspirations, new blog, Show Business, showtime, single boomers, writer, writing

TALKING BACK? DON’T BACKTALK ME SON

July 14, 2023 by David Gillaspie

Talking back is a right and a privilege, but it comes with a caveat: It may not be as appreciated as you’d hope. The great Randy Johnson said it well with: “I don’t care who you are, don’t get in my face!” the 6-10 Johnson snapped at one point as they brushed past the cameraman. […]

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CLEAN UP ON AISLE U

July 11, 2023 by David Gillaspie

The clean up work never ends if you look hard enough. But what if you never look? We’ll get to that. First take a look around right now.

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PREMIUMIZATION BLOG: VALUE BEYOND PRICE

July 7, 2023 by David Gillaspie

A premiumization blog way back in the 60’s? Never happened, but premiumized style was another story. This was THE style. No other accepted. I know this because . . .

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GOOD ADVICE FROM ‘THE EXPERTS’

July 6, 2023 by David Gillaspie

Good advice comes just in time, right when you need it. First you’ve got a problem that stumps you, then you discover the solution. You read about it online or overheard a conversation in line. And you acted on that good advice that came from . . . ?

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RESOLVE PROBLEMS BEFORE ADDING MORE

June 16, 2023 by David Gillaspie

Before taking advice on resolving problems look hard at who is offering advice.

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ROSE FESTIVAL DONE RIGHT IN PORTLAND? RAMBLE ON

June 11, 2023 by David Gillaspie

Rose Festival week for Portland Oregon baby boomers when we were single? It was good, real good. We didn’t have cars back then and it didn’t matter since we lived so close to the parade route through Portland. Yesterday was a throwback to those days of old in New Portland. What’s the biggest difference between […]

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DREAM DAY, D-DAY TOMORROW

June 5, 2023 by David Gillaspie

My dream day is pretty simple. I had one recently. Did I live every moment to the max and soak up the vibes? Or did I just feel lucky as hell to be a part of such a day? Well let me tell you my idea of a dream day at my house:

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FIXING PROBLEMS? START AT THE BOTTOM

June 3, 2023 by David Gillaspie

Fixing problems begin with a strong identification. For example, the car rides lumpy and low in the back right? You may have a flat tire. That’s a problem that needs fixing.

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