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MY COUNTRY TIS OF THEE

November 26, 2025 by David Gillaspie

My participation in the civic life of my country is pretty minimal. I do my part. That’s me and Abe doing our part together. He does his oversight from his seat, me from mine. Only one of us writes about it.

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BODILY AUTONOMY NOW AND FOREVER

July 27, 2025 by David Gillaspie

Bodily autonomy is one issue you can stand on and stomp your foot. Though don’t stomp too hard, you don’t want a strained calf or a torn achilles. We can pack it on and take it off as our mood dictates, and no one can tell us any different. However, if things seem to drift […]

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AWARD WINNING BLOGGER? SURE THING

June 27, 2025 by David Gillaspie

Award winning what? Since this is the only time I’ve seen my name in a headline, it covers everything. “Gillaspie Wins.” What more could anyone want? Instead of complaining for fifty-two years after the event reported, I fill in the missing parts. I like to think of it as an American Fable with universal appeal. […]

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LESSON LEARNED, BUT WHICH ONE? TRENDS

October 20, 2024 by David Gillaspie

A lesson learned ought to last a lifetime. What has lasted a lifetime: riding a bike, tying shoes. What should last a lifetime: That one perfect haircut, true love, your dog. In most cases we adjust the timeline.

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OREGON DUCK, DUCK, GOOSE

September 1, 2014 by David Gillaspie

No matter how the Oregon Ducks’ football season turns out this year, I’m making a request for next year. It’s not too early, not after watching Duck quarterback Marcus Mariota’s 2014 debut where he showed us what to expect from a focus player. Mariota isn’t the only good Duck. The media makes it sound that […]

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