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THE UNITED FEELING FROM HERE

September 10, 2025 by David Gillaspie

I get that united feeling when I think about how much we all have in common. It’s a growing feeling, but still elusive when differences are strong. Fortunately, being different is a good thing, not a shame thing. We have that in common. But, still . . .

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PERFORMANCE PRESSURE SELF INFLICTED

April 29, 2024 by David Gillaspie

Performance pressure starts with doubt. Will you be good enough? Have you trained to win? Can you do it? These are the same questions asked when people decide to get married.

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PRESIDENT OBAMA LETTER TO OREGON’S BOOMER BLOGGER

January 18, 2017 by David Gillaspie

Fan letter delivers President Obama letter. What happens after you write a fan letter to the President of the United States? You like their act so you write them to say so. Then forget about it. They’re not looking for a new best friend. Besides he’s got Joe Biden. The memorable part was […]

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