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A CLEAR CONSCIENCE FOR BEST RESULTS

August 25, 2025 by David Gillaspie

Examples of a clear conscience from the Cambridge English Dictionary, because it’s good to start in the same lane. I’m finding it hard to continue to drive a gas-powered car with a clear conscience. These desserts are great for people watching their weight as you can eat them with a clear conscience. It’s just […]

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IN THE UNLIKELY EVENT . . . HEALTH CARE PANIC

June 30, 2025 by David Gillaspie

In the unlikely event this post goes viral, which is every blogger’s secret and not so secret wish, I’ll need to be precise. How precise? Very. As my longtime readers know, I write a personal blog about personal things to try and dial down the panic in case you ever face anything similar. Sometimes it’s […]

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RESISTANCE TRAINING = BETTER LIFE

June 11, 2025 by David Gillaspie

I believe in resistance training for a better life. Call it a core belief for one and all. Does everyone benefit from resistance? Yes they do, but there is resistance out there.

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CANCER TREATMENT CHALLENGES IN 2025

March 31, 2025 by David Gillaspie

Cancer treatment. Are there two more frightening words in any vocabulary? If you have any friends or family in it, you know. But, if it’s never touched up anyone you know, they are only words. Just words in passing.

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PERFECT TIMING: THE GOOD AND THE BAD

January 28, 2025 by David Gillaspie

Perfect timing:The longer you work at something, the better you get. At least that’s the idea, the story, and it’s true. Sometimes. It’s not true when you don’t learn how do something the right way from the beginning. Take a playing guitar for instance:

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SUN SCREEN? “BUT IT’S SO MESSY.” SO IS SKIN CANCER

December 23, 2024 by David Gillaspie

Do you think sun screen is messy? Too runny, too pasty, too this, too that. Besides, you life in a rain shadow under cloudy skies. What do you need sun screen for?

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STOMP OUT CANCER FROM THE KICK OFF

October 5, 2024 by David Gillaspie

Stomp out cancer was the theme for the Oregon Ducks v Michigan State football game at Autzen stadium. It was a fitting theme in my family where cancer is no stranger. Maybe your family, too, but I hope not. Here’s what it looks like and sounds like:

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BREAKING STRIDE, LOSING MOMENTUM, PICKING IT UP

September 13, 2024 by David Gillaspie

Breaking stride matters when you’re the lead horse in a harness race. Do that and you’re disqualified. What happens when you breakdown in your regular day to day life? Who notices that? You. Or you should, since everyone else does.

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MUNDANE LIFE? CONGRATULATIONS

May 6, 2024 by David Gillaspie

Fear the mundane life, or celebrate the accomplishment? The more the pace of life speeds up, and you don’t, the more your effort shines. Who knew normal and ordinary could feel so good? But there’s a problem. Not everyone gets it.

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RECOVERY ROAD POT HOLES AND HUMPS

December 5, 2023 by David Gillaspie

Recovery road is paved with promise and hope. Most of all, it’s paved with compasses to stay on track. Whether recovery involves substance or emotions, staying on track is vital. How does that work?

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