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MUSCLE MEMORY? REMEMBER THEM

September 7, 2025 by David Gillaspie

Muscle memory is a warning of what you didn’t do today. Nothing is sore, nothing feels stretched, and you’ve got an inner-thigh cramp you rubbed out. That the cramp hit the evening of a big family dinner downtown Portland with a belly-dancer working the room shouldn’t matter. It just looks suspicious, as you were reminded […]

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MOVING ALONG BUCKET LIST: #1 KEEP GOING

September 5, 2025 by David Gillaspie

Moving along means picking up and going? Not exactly. What goes and what stays is not the question of the moment. Just pick yourself up. Sounds easy? Not for everyone. But that bucket list is calling.

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OLD STORY? THEY’RE ALL OLD STORIES THE OLDER YOU GET

December 10, 2024 by David Gillaspie

An old story wears thin over time? Not when it’s your story, no matter how many times you tell it. When you hear, “I’ve heard this so many times,” don’t take it as criticism. That’s just someone bragging about their listening skills, not trashing your repetitiveness. Still, why not add something new?

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BOOMER WALK IN COOK PARK

November 25, 2024 by David Gillaspie

A boomer walk is like any walk. Put on a pair of shoes and lay one foot after the other. Simple, right? But since it’s a boomer thing, there’s more. There’s always more. In this case . . .

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NEW IDEA? TRY SOMETHING DIFFERENT

November 9, 2024 by David Gillaspie

A new idea is not something to fear. You might hear something different, but not too different? Then give it a try.

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SHAPE UP. THEN WHAT?

September 4, 2024 by David Gillaspie

Shape up. I’ve told myself that more than once. I’ve also looked at others and said the same thing. To myself. Most of the time.

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NEW IDEA GETS OLD TOO SOON?

August 19, 2024 by David Gillaspie

Remember that new idea that was going to change everything? It was so obvious, so perfect. What happened? You forgot about it, didn’t write it down. Or one of your trusted sources said, “Your new idea will never work.”

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EXERCISING RIGHTS FOR BETTER LIVING

June 12, 2024 by David Gillaspie

Exercising rights are a mental thing; also a physical thing. The mental part is realizing the benefits of the physical thing. How often has someone doubted the benefits of either? When they do cast doubt, they do it from a couch eating bonbons.

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MORE FOOD? IT’S NOT A QUESTION

February 12, 2024 by David Gillaspie

There’s more food on the table. Have another plate. If it’s Super Bowl Sunday you’ll ruin your team’s chances if you don’t gorge yourself. The barbecued little sausages won’t eat themselves. Grab a toothpick. Homemade Buffalo wings? Right there.

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FAMOUS PEOPLE MAKE BAD DEALS TOO

January 30, 2024 by David Gillaspie

Famous people are like unicorns around here: I’d have to make one up. Besides, I like famous people best when I know nothing about them. Call it the Elvis Effect.

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