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THE COTSWOLD SURPRISE, DAY TWO

May 21, 2024 by David Gillaspie

The Cotswold surprise would be less if I read more, then I’d know this land was once the land of Wool Barrons and landed gentry. I’d have known it was the land of Big Wool who carried their fleece to market on ancient Roman roads. But I like the element of surprise, just not when […]

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HISTORY HELP FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION

May 19, 2024 by David Gillaspie

History help comes in handy when you’re about to tap out on life. Things have been slowing down, enthusiasm gone, you start wondering, ‘is this is all there is.’ What could possible inspire someone feeling a little down? Drive the country roads outside Oxford, England for an education on how to stoke those fires with […]

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TOXIC MALE? HOW TO TELL

April 26, 2024 by David Gillaspie

Baby boomers were exposed to the toxic male early on, but it had another name: Junior High Football Coach. But it wasn’t their fault, it was just the times. When guys with names like Dick Butkus, Ray Nitschke, and Sam Huff were stuffing guys like Jim Brown and Jim Taylor, every coach wanted their players […]

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CIVIL WAR CLOSE UP

April 17, 2024 by David Gillaspie

How often have you seen a movie like Civil War in iMax and got closeups of the stars. Oppenheimer did it with detailed inspection of faces from about an inch away. I’m fan of movie stars in all their glory, but do we need the dermatology exam camera work? That’s the visual effect of […]

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REWRITING HISTORY: HOW HARD CAN IT BE

April 15, 2024 by David Gillaspie

People are rewriting history all of the time and don’t know it. If you repeat what you’ve heard to one person, and it turns out to be not accurate, what’s the big deal? Not so big for one person, but what if you repeat what you know to be false to millions of people? Do […]

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TOO MUCH? TOO MANY? WHEN CAN YOU TELL

April 13, 2024 by David Gillaspie

Too much of anything is a problem, but not when someone else tells you. You’ve got to tell yourself. It’s that simple. And that difficult. But, as usual, there’s more to it.

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HOMEWARD BOUND? YES WE ARE

April 10, 2024 by David Gillaspie

Homeward bound is the goal of all travelers. First it’s all about getting out and around, seeing new places and new people. Then it happens. Whether a face, a building, or something you eat, you’re ready to turn the corner and head for home. That’s the story, but . . .

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DEDICATION, DEVOTION, WRITING A BLANK SCREEN ALIVE

April 4, 2024 by David Gillaspie

BoomerPdx spam is very encouraging with kudos for dedication, devotion, and persistence. Persistence, not pestilence. For the most part I work to promote persistence in whatever field you find yourself in. You didn’t get there by accident. It may have started from an accident, or happenstance, but once you settle in, keep going.

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LIVING HISTORY? IT WORKS FOR ME

March 28, 2024 by David Gillaspie

Living history is what you see when people put on costumes and churn butter. At least that’s what comes to mind for most people. It’s a farm, a museum, a town. History is one thing; living it another. Which one is right for you? I have the right answer:

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GOOD MOOD MAKES A DIFFERENCE?

March 13, 2024 by David Gillaspie

A good mood sets the day. A bad mood? Everyone has one, but not everyone shares it over and over. And over. Is there a huge difference between the two?

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