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 […]
CRAFTSMEN KNOW HOW TO WORK, ARTIST KNOW WHEN TO STOP
February 26, 2025 by David Gillaspie
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BETTER MEN? BETTER THAN WHAT?
October 11, 2024 by David Gillaspie

The idea of better men is different than Best Man. If you’ve ever been selected as a Best Man, you know what better feels like. Somehow, someone valued your friendship, in spite of how you might value yourself. Can anyone be a better man? Let’s not get carried away.
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TIGARD TAPPHORIA FUNDRAISER FOR TIGARD POLICE OFFICER MATTHEW BARBEE
January 30, 2018 by David Gillaspie

1/31/18 6-9pm Tigard Tapphoria is holding a Fund Raiser for Tigard Police Officer Matthew Barbee. This is tomorrow night, Wednesday, 1/31/18. Besides being a good cause, there’s more connections between Tigard Tapphoria and Tigard than beer, food, and good company.
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