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YOU SEE IT YOUR WAY, I SEE IT MINE? IT’S THE SAME GAP

April 19, 2026 by Leave a Comment

And now, the end is near And so I face, the final curtain   Wait. What? That’s the story? That’s all there is? You want it your way, you get it your way, and now this? Nooooo. Nope. Not quite. There’s more.   My friend, I’ll say it clear I’ll state my case, of which […]

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ON REMEMBERING ANNIVERSARIES

January 6, 2026 by

My wife is great for remembering anniversaries and birthdays. It’s an encyclopedic memory of family, friends, and pretty much anyone who has ever been born. At least that’s what it feels like in comparison to her husband, who is more selective. I remember plenty, I’m not saying I don’t, but ask me the birthday of […]

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DIFFERENT STORIES FOR DIFFERENT PEOPLE

August 14, 2025 by

New stories, different stories, hold our interest. No one hangs with a snoozer story that repeats itself until a predictable ending. It needs cliff-hangers, narrow escapes, unimaginable risks to overcome. Most of all, it needs a hero, someone to cheer for, someone to welcome into our hearts. What does a hero need?

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GOOD FORTUNE: ACCIDENTAL OR PLANNED

July 13, 2025 by

My happy good fortune could never be planned any more than a shark chooses their favorite remora. It’s all been a long string of happy coincidence. Just another fat baby boomer taking up space in comfort and luxury. That’s me. How about you, same thing? Probably not, but check with younger people to know for […]

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WRITTEN RULES TO FOLLOW

July 12, 2025 by

Written rules started early for baby boomers. “Do this, not that, and do it better than you did last time. I’ll write it down so you don’t forget.” From yard work to school work, to spending time with friends, there were rules. Ignore the rules and you might be the kid standing in the corner […]

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WILDLIFE HELPERS FOR TUALATIN REFUGE

March 20, 2025 by

Wildlife helpers keep a low profile at the Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge. Visitors get help from signs in the parking lot on how to behave. No running, no dogs, stay on the trail, and don’t upset the wildlife by being wild. It’s plain and simple: take a walk in nature and leave. Bring your […]

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YOUNG MEN LEARNING TO VOTE

September 22, 2024 by

Young men can do their own math on voting, but I’ll help: One man, one vote; one woman, one vote. You have one vote, bro, and it may not seem like much, but that’s what it is. One. Vote. Does it even matter enough to bother with? One vote may not seem like much, but […]

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COURT CASES FROM ANOTHER ANGLE, MINE

November 9, 2023 by

If you’ve ever had a court case to show up for, what’s the first thing to do? Show up. I’ve been in court a few times. Traffic court. “But Blogger Dave, why not just send in the fine?” I probably should have. Every time. But I had to be the smart guy.

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ANNOYING WORDS. ONLY WORDS?

August 2, 2023 by

Annoying words can be found everywhere. In any book, on any TV show, and coming out of the mouths of people I like. Go ahead and sweep your life clear of people who don’t respect your point of view, your ‘beliefs’, or the car you drive, and you’ll still be stuck with annoying words. In […]

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BUSINESS PRACTICE? BE YOUR BEST, OR ELSE

August 20, 2022 by

Best Business Practice? Who doesn’t do that? From showing up on time, to clear messaging, being your best in business means making a long list. At the top of the list at #1: Be Accountable. This is a big deal.

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