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KNOWING MORE IS NOT THE PROBLEM

October 21, 2021 by David Gillaspie

Knowing more at the end of a project is a jump start to the next one. Add that knowledge to the quest for life long learning and move on. Or, you can re-do the last project and apply new knowledge for a better result. That’s the choice, use education moving forward, or use it to […]

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EDUCATE, VALIDATE, FOLLOW THAT KNOWLEDGE

September 16, 2021 by David Gillaspie

The work to educate people is an uphill climb. Nothing shows it better than the last year and a half. The corona virus has revealed an unexpected side of America. It’s the side where marginal public figures claim air time by saying whatever it takes to garner attention. But we’re way past that now? Not […]

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GRADING COVID REACTIONS LIKE GOING TO SCHOOL

September 6, 2021 by David Gillaspie

Grading covid like it was a class is an easy way to understand how people react. But first let’s be clear about one thing: death is not a failing grade. However, anti-mask, anti-vaxx death is another matter. Dying from ignorance, arrogance, and intolerance is a failing grade. I saw a clip of people protesting for […]

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CLEAR COMMUNICATIONS FOR NEEDY TIMES, LIKE NOW

August 27, 2021 by David Gillaspie

Clear communications sound like this: “For best results follow the instructions included.” For the past year and half the covid instructions include wearing a mask, washing hands, and social distancing. Add getting a vaccine and we’re all up to date and safe? It turns out everyone is not as adept at following instructions as they […]

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NEEDING MORE: HOW TO CONTROL THAT EMPTY FEELING

July 27, 2021 by David Gillaspie

Needing more of something depends on age. Kids needing more kid stuff like their friends; young people need more experience than they’ve had time to acquire; old people need more time to figure out what they missed along the way. We’re needy from the start. Babies need more mom and dad time, grandparents need more […]

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OBJECT PERMANENCE: WORKING FOR A BETTER LIFE EVERY DAY

July 17, 2021 by David Gillaspie

Object permanence typically starts to develop between 4-7 months of age and involves a baby’s understanding that when things disappear, they aren’t gone forever. The first time I heard the words ‘Object Permanence’ I liked it. “When things disappear, they aren’t gone forever” makes me happy. As adults we remember the past and remember when […]

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LEARNING CURVE? FIND TREASURES AND READ

June 12, 2021 by David Gillaspie

A learning curve is not an excuse. I’ll repeat it, a learning curve doesn’t mean you’re stupid. There’s room in class for another learner. If it’s something new, you may feel a little stupid working it out, but that’s just navigating the curve. Give it a few minutes and you’ll be an expert. How? Read […]

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TRAVEL GOALS FOR ASPIRATIONAL ADVENTURERS

June 10, 2021 by David Gillaspie

Travel goals are more than just getting out of town. Let’s start there. More than changing surroundings, travel goals are so much more. Like what, then? Some are bigger than others, but they are all goals.

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MUSIC LESSONS, LIFE LESSONS, WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE

May 25, 2021 by David Gillaspie

‘Music lessons’ always sound ominous. Like ‘continuing education’ and its friend ‘life long learning’, music lessons sound like work. Although the idea is to ‘play’ music, getting to the play part takes time. Then the question becomes ‘how much time, Big D?’ I found the answer in an unusual place: a guitar. But first, about […]

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ASIAN AMERICANS ARE AS AMERICAN AS IT GETS

March 12, 2021 by David Gillaspie

Asian Americans are as American as it gets. I’ve said it twice. Fight me. Hate crimes against elderly Asian Americans is not a sport, not a statement, but an act of cowardice and ignorance committed by the sort of people we’ve seen too much of. Who are they? Who might be joining them? It’s people […]

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KNOWING MORE IS NOT THE PROBLEM

EDUCATE, VALIDATE, FOLLOW THAT KNOWLEDGE

GRADING COVID REACTIONS LIKE GOING TO SCHOOL

NEEDING MORE: HOW TO CONTROL THAT EMPTY FEELING

OBJECT PERMANENCE: WORKING FOR A BETTER LIFE EVERY DAY

LEARNING CURVE? FIND TREASURES AND READ

TRAVEL GOALS FOR ASPIRATIONAL ADVENTURERS

MUSIC LESSONS, LIFE LESSONS, WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE

ASIAN AMERICANS ARE AS AMERICAN AS IT GETS

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