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UNCHECKED SPEECH, GUARDED WORDS

December 18, 2025 by David Gillaspie

If you’ve heard unchecked speech, then you know guarded words when someone says them. One might be a raving crack-head angling for another piece of the rock. The other might be a priest in a confessional. Each has their place, sometimes more than one place. There’s only one problem: If they switch back and forth […]

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GOOD BOSS, BAD BOSS

October 23, 2025 by David Gillaspie

A good boss isn’t born that way. They learn the ropes after working for a boss who shows them the right way. And the wrong way. Then they choose one or the other. What’s the difference?

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WEBSITE REVIEW: NEW DEVELOPMENTS

September 14, 2025 by David Gillaspie

A website review usually involves an outside analysis, an external look from an expert. An expert in the field would evaluate speed, design, ways to fix what’s broken. New developments on boomerpdx means one thing: blog traffic. My traffic is the same as that on a country road, my readers are literate, and that’s good […]

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MY INTUIT REFUND EXPERIENCE, AUGUST 18, 2025

August 18, 2025 by David Gillaspie

If you’ve never asked for an Intuit refund, keep reading. If you have asked, and you’re still waiting, don’t give up. There’s hope, still hope. Today, hope is named Madison in Virginia. Who?

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MY PEOPLE, YOUR PEOPLE, OUR PEOPLE

August 12, 2025 by David Gillaspie

My people are good listeners, up to a point. Requesting something five time in a minute is close to that point. “Please do this. Have you done it. It’s all set up for you. Get started. You’d be done if you’s started sooner.” We also have patience. What about your people?

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DIFFERENCE MAKERS? THE SAUNA KNOWS

July 1, 2025 by David Gillaspie

Difference makers and white knights. Same thing? No. A white knight is a force for good; a difference maker can go either way. The main problem is where to find a white knight. I haven’t seen one riding around town lately, but I think they hang out in a sauna. How to know?

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LIVING CONDITIONS WITH MORE LIFE

May 4, 2025 by David Gillaspie

Living conditions are never permanent. That’s the good news. Things may seem like they’ll last forever, and they might, but we don’t. We’re here until we’re not.

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FUTURE RECREATION: TRAINING STARTS TODAY

April 25, 2025 by David Gillaspie

Future recreation is always in question. What will change? Today we have climbing walls, but how often will anyone use those skills in real life? Better to hone your fence climbing skills, not rock climbing.

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PEDDLING FEAR FOR THE WIN

March 11, 2025 by David Gillaspie

Peddling fear is as old as the first recorded sunrise. “It’s getting hot and feeling hotter,” said early man. “If it keeps getting hot I’ll need a new wardrobe,” said early woman. “These animal furs will cook us both.”

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SMART ENOUGH TO KNOW WHAT I DON’T KNOW

March 10, 2025 by David Gillaspie

‘Smart enough’ is a fair goal in education. It’ll take you where you want to go, and help avoid places you don’t want to go. There’s a self-serving element to it when you like school so much you go to college to become a teacher. Or, you like kids enough to give them a better […]

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