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

December 10, 2024 by David Gillaspie Leave a Comment

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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THE GENERALIST REVENGE

July 1, 2024 by David Gillaspie

The generalist revenge starts with dumping the cookie cutter. Not everyone is the same, not matter how convenient that might be. Take changing of the guard in England. They all look alike, but that’s it. Under those red coats, they are all different.

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FITNESS WORK STARTS WITH . . .

January 4, 2024 by David Gillaspie

Fitness work starts with a glancing look in a mirror, a reflection in a window. Or your wife asking, “What happened?” However, if you’re not married, no problem. There are still plenty of body shaming opinions shared quietly. Just not with you.

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FAT SHAMER OVEREATS ON FAVORITE HOLIDAY, AGAIN

November 22, 2023 by David Gillaspie

A fat shamer in a family of big people is a problem. Especially if it’s coming from a fat man who doesn’t know they’re fat. Look around and you’ll see them. More likely you’ll hear them.

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TACTICAL AGING: WHAT TO LEAVE OUT

June 28, 2023 by David Gillaspie

Tactical aging comes with a certain age. Some call it the ‘whispering’ age. Others stick with ‘a certain age.’ Both mean the same thing:

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ANSWERING QUESTIONS FROM KIDS

February 16, 2023 by David Gillaspie

Answering questions starts early for parents. Before they can talk, baby asks questions. They are the same questions informed parents ask, beginning with: Are we ready?

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FAT SHAMING HALL OF FAME

January 18, 2023 by David Gillaspie

Fat shaming, while not new, took a new turn. A concerned partner wrote for advice on a relationship with someone gaining weight. Have you written for relationship advice? Ever? And expected a response? Me neither, but this is amazing:

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GIVING UP AT THE RIGHT TIME

January 7, 2023 by David Gillaspie

Giving up is the same as quitting? Or something more insidious? Quitting feels so final, like, “All done here.” Giving up delivers a different message.

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BODY WEIGHT: A FAT MAN’S CONFESSION WITH NO SHAME

March 26, 2021 by David Gillaspie

Body weight became an issue for me in 7th grade. And it wasn’t fat shaming. That came later. In seventh grade there was a football weight limit for playing in the backfield. One twenty if I remember right. What I remember very accurately is I weighed slightly more, like five pounds. Coach Peasley, a small […]

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SELF CARE, THE RIGHT TOOLS FOR THE JOB

June 23, 2020 by David Gillaspie

Self care showed up in more places during the covid lockdown, and even more with reopening unfolding across the country. Most advice serves to create calm in the chaos, instead of just cutting and chopping willy-nilly. A smaller voice says, “Have another beer and see how that works,” but let’s look at psychology today instead.

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