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CRAFTSMEN KNOW HOW TO WORK, ARTIST KNOW WHEN TO STOP

February 26, 2025 by David Gillaspie

Craftsmen know their work, the ins and outs, the customs and traditions; they know the lay of the land. The good news is you can tell a good craftsman by their work. As a young history worker I inventoried a donation of hand tools used to build the wooden ships of old. The toolbox was […]

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MEETING EXPECTATIONS, GREAT AND OTHERWISE

January 19, 2025 by David Gillaspie

Meeting expectations is not the same as meeting a stranger. You can’t not meet your own expectations. Not when you have standards and goals. What about meeting your dog’s expectations? Good luck with that.

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CHRISTMAS DINNER 2024 IN REVERSE

December 25, 2024 by David Gillaspie

Christmas dinner at the end looks like more work for someone. It’s not a mystery. Besides I like the whole process of getting things cleaned up for the next mess. Maybe it’s about getting older, but it’s fun setting things up.

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CHILE RELLENOS AFTER A BAKING BINGE

December 13, 2024 by David Gillaspie

Chile rellenos gained new status around here after a dinner at Santa Fe’s ‘LaFonda.’ Me: Dinner for two? Maitre d: Do you have reservations? Me: No.

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CHANGING TRADITIONS NOTHING NEW?

November 29, 2024 by David Gillaspie

Changing traditions are nothing new to older people. Ask me how I know. And it’s a good thing, so don’t fight it. Is it time to change yet? This is what change looks like:

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PIE DELIVERY FROM NICOLETTA’S TABLE

November 21, 2024 by David Gillaspie

Pie delivery is easy with such elegant packages. Two pies, pumpkin and pecan, all wrapped and ready. Nicoletta’s Kitchen is full of surprises. But how do they get from point A to point B? Me.

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BLAMING SOMEONE ELSE WHEN IT’S YOUR FAULT: WEIGHT GAIN

October 2, 2024 by David Gillaspie

Blaming someone the right way takes special care. It takes practice. Conversely, accepting blame also takes practice. One is easier than the other. Take the top pic for example.

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WHAT MAKES A GREAT BURGER?

July 8, 2024 by David Gillaspie

A great burger is a matter of timing. If you haven’t eaten all day anything would be great. That last thing you ate was a little off so you’ve been looking forward to the next meal. This burger fought through adversity to land on greatness.

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HOW TO BLUES FEST ON JULY 4TH

July 5, 2024 by David Gillaspie

The Blues Fest, or Waterfront Blues Festival, can be tricky. From once showing up with two cans of food for admission to now, it’s been a long strange trip. Back then you’d go in, drink beer, walk around, get something to eat, drink beer, and leave. Today it’s reservations and lobster rolls before going in. […]

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DOWNTOWN PORTLAND OREGON ON A FAMILY SATURDAY NIGHT

June 23, 2024 by David Gillaspie

Traveling to downtown Portland for a visit, for a look-around? But you’ve seen the news, the tents, the drugs, the crime. So have I. It’s a red flag, but not this time. We took a chance to claim, or reclaim, the Rose City as our own.

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