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NIKE MONEY TAKES A STAND IN OREGON

September 30, 2022 by David Gillaspie

Nike money is set to rescue Oregon, according to Oregon Public Broadcasting. The Knight in shining armor supposedly sees Betsy Johnson as the answer. But first the big question: Why, Uncle Phil? Why now?

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WRITING REMINDERS: FIRST, BE STRONG

September 28, 2022 by David Gillaspie

Writing reminders are like the list for the grocery store. Or the infamous ‘Honey Do’ list. Check off the important things after you get them done. These are the important things:

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FAIR FIGHT FOR DIFFICULT BABY BOOMER TIMES

September 24, 2022 by David Gillaspie

A fair fight isn’t a real fight. If you’re in a fight you don’t want, what has fighting fair got to do with it? The goal of a fight you don’t want is to end it as fast as you can. This goal applies to marriage, jobs, kids, and home repair. Make it personal.

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LIFE PURPOSE? ADD EXCITEMENT TO THE DAY

September 23, 2022 by David Gillaspie

‘Life Purpose’ sounds like something said at a funeral. That’s where the mystery is revealed, like what have you been doing with your life? “His life purpose was exploring the wilderness.” Is that you? It’s not me.

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HISTORY PEOPLE IN OUR MIDST

September 21, 2022 by David Gillaspie

History people carry a little extra with them. That’s the off-putting part because too many of them add their own extras. Does history need extra, or is ‘what happened’ good enough? I’m in the ‘good enough’ camp, and here’s why:

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BANNED BOOKS ON BANNED BOOK WEEK?

September 19, 2022 by David Gillaspie

Banned books sounds like a term from the Middle Ages, or the Spanish Inquisition where you might pay with your life if the wrong book was found on your property. Book bans are nothing new, and don’t last, but in our hyper-alert social medial world that makes it feel like the world is collapsing every […]

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PERSONAL HEALTH ALERT: THE TALK, MORE OF A REMINDER

September 17, 2022 by David Gillaspie

WebMD Asks: “What Happens When You Stop Having Sex?” For early personal health, the talk about sex for baby boomers usually happened in junior high. If it didn’t come from a parent, it came from health class, Mr. Peasley’s health class. There’s nothing like a strict PE teacher talking about sex in a gender segregated […]

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BLOG WRITER EXPLAINS TRAFFIC BUMP

September 16, 2022 by David Gillaspie

This blog writer never stops to ask, ‘Why bother,’ when it comes to writing anything. Whether I draw one reader in, or four thousand, the work is the same: Find something worth writing about, then do it in a way worth reading. Some days come in hot.

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GRADUATING DOGS ARE EDUCATIONAL

September 13, 2022 by David Gillaspie

Graduating dogs from obedience training is a win/win for everyone. A well mannered dog is a joy for everyone. Well mannered dog owners take that joy and run. So should you.

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OREGON WEED: STATE REVIEW

September 12, 2022 by David Gillaspie

Oregon weed is sold legally throughout the state. Does that sound right to baby boomers? A comfort? Yes, weed is legally sold in Oregon, with a load of stores in Portland, Oregon.

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