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BIG CANCER, BIG NAMES, AND THE REST OF US

August 21, 2025 by David Gillaspie

All cancer is big cancer? It’s big when you’re the one locked down on the radiation table. It’s even bigger when you’re a star, a celebrity, a known quantity. And that’s a good thing? Yes, and here’s why: They raise awareness. WebMD ran a post on Facebook today titled: Celebrities With Head and Neck […]

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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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INSPIRATION NEEDED? HERE YOU GO

June 14, 2024 by David Gillaspie

When is inspiration needed? Right now? Yesterday? Whoever you are, wherever you are, things could be better. At least that’s the common rule of thumb. But better than what becomes the question.

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LIFE GOALS: BOOMERS FROM 58 TO 68

June 12, 2023 by David Gillaspie

My life goals are simple. Like Marcus Aurelius, I believe the object of life is very clear: Stay off the lunatic fringe. And?

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MAN LIST THAT DOESN’T TAKE MUCH OF A MAN

June 28, 2022 by David Gillaspie

A good man list leads with one thing: Be attentive. Without paying attention, what’s the point. Wait, where are you going?

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