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IS FREE WAY THE RIGHT WAY? YES IT IS, AND HERE’S WHY

August 17, 2024 by David Gillaspie

When you hear the words ‘free way’ what do you think of? The freeway, the highway, a road, the interstate? Or do you think of freedom to live your life better than you ever have. Let’s go with the last one.

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‘NOTHING TO FEAR’ WITH WINSTON CHURCHILL AND GEORGE CLOONEY

July 11, 2024 by David Gillaspie

“Nothing to fear, nothing to see, move along.” It’s just Winston Churchill strolling in his front yard. We had a Churchill lesson at his place, then another in his London war rooms. Our dude didn’t have smooth seas on the trip to joining the immortals of history.

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GIVING UP, BUT NOT A QUITTER?

May 4, 2024 by David Gillaspie

Giving up is different than quitting. Really. Quitting means done, all over, finished. The Day I Quit. Giving up is a longer process. One is a reaction, the other a journey. Who’s got the map?

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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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NEW BEGINNING? HERE’S WHERE YOU START

April 8, 2024 by David Gillaspie

Most of us have had a new beginning at least once? Does that sound right? “With this high school diploma the world is your oyster,” was a saying. Not, “The world is your clam,” but why quibble. That changed over the years with:

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LEARNING EARTH PROCESSES = GEOLOGY?

October 19, 2023 by David Gillaspie

I’ve been learning earth processes since my first rock fight: Sandstone with friends, gravel for the bad guys down on the corner.

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DEPENDABLE TRANSPORTATION FOR JOURNEY

October 2, 2023 by David Gillaspie

This checks out.

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EVERY DAY IS A NEW CHANCE FOR SMALL CHANGES

July 8, 2021 by David Gillaspie

Every day has promises to keep with miles to go before we sleep. Sound familiar? It was a poem written by an old man named Robert Frost. When I first read ‘Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening’ I chalked it up to a reflection on mortality. Reading it now, instead of a high school […]

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AMERICAN JOURNEY: ASK FOR DIRECTIONS NOW AND THEN

June 30, 2021 by David Gillaspie

The American journey was once a clear path: Behave yourself, finish school, get a job. Followed by: meet someone special and start a family. Then teach kids to behave themselves, finish school, and get a job. With all the work done, find a good rocking chair for the porch and relax. It’s been on repeat […]

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HOMEWARD? KEEP THE DREAM ALIVE WITH KINDNESS

April 19, 2021 by David Gillaspie

Homeward bound is the life goal, the journey that starts new every day. Who wants to go home? You’re home now, but it doesn’t feel right? If it doesn’t feel like home, then it’s not home. Being confused is normal. Home means something different to everyone. For instance:

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IS FREE WAY THE RIGHT WAY? YES IT IS, AND HERE’S WHY

‘NOTHING TO FEAR’ WITH WINSTON CHURCHILL AND GEORGE CLOONEY

GIVING UP, BUT NOT A QUITTER?

HOMEWARD BOUND? YES WE ARE

NEW BEGINNING? HERE’S WHERE YOU START

LEARNING EARTH PROCESSES = GEOLOGY?

DEPENDABLE TRANSPORTATION FOR JOURNEY

EVERY DAY IS A NEW CHANCE FOR SMALL CHANGES

AMERICAN JOURNEY: ASK FOR DIRECTIONS NOW AND THEN

HOMEWARD? KEEP THE DREAM ALIVE WITH KINDNESS

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