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WHEN THE AMERICAN DREAM CHANGES? KEEP UP

August 2, 2026 by David Gillaspie Leave a Comment

If you wonder how you’ll keep up when the American Dream changes, don’t worry, you’re not alone. Different people, different dogs, different places? Still keeping up? Start in the easiest place: know your place. Does that sound too rigorous? Too condescending? Here, I’ll help you adjust:

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MUSEUM COLLECTIONS: WE’LL TAKE IT ALL?

August 1, 2026 by David Gillaspie Leave a Comment

What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the words ‘museum collections?’ Priceless artifacts? You wouldn’t ‘t be wrong. Unique objects? Right on track. But all the other stuff is confusing. Is it all special? Noooo. But . . .

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YAMHILL COUNTY FAIR 2026, THE OLDEST COUNTY FAIR IN OREGON

July 31, 2026 by David Gillaspie Leave a Comment

I went to the Yamhill County Fair for the rides? Noooo. Luckily I went with my wife and our friend (hey Josette) and they weren’t jumping in line. Neither was anyone else since we were there early. It opens at 10. So why drive out into the farmland past towns and graveyards full of pioneers? […]

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OLD ENOUGH TO KNOW BETTER, BUT . . .

July 30, 2026 by David Gillaspie Leave a Comment

Age is determined by one moment. It’s when you hear this: You’re old enough to know better. You hear it the first time when you’re too young to remember your parents saying, “I thought they were out of that stage.” But you weren’t.

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JAKE’S WALL OF FAME FOR NOTABLE OREGONIANS

July 29, 2026 by David Gillaspie Leave a Comment

If you’re a notable Oregonian your picture is in Jake’s Famous Crawfish. They they are, senators, governors, a president. Who’s missing? Mayors, councilmen and women, maybe a famous chef or two. If you’re going to have a can kicking Hemingway on board, why not reach out for others?

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THE BIGGER WORLD AT YOUR DOORSTEP

July 26, 2026 by David Gillaspie Leave a Comment

With the question in my last post answered so soundly, I think I’m on a roll to solve problems, shed light in the darkness, and make the world a better place for others to roam freely. Just between us, how does this work? My wife. Marry the right woman and the clouds part, the sun shines, […]

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SOUND JUDGEMENT? THE SIGNS

July 24, 2026 by David Gillaspie Leave a Comment

Sound of mind and body is one thing, sound judgement another. Starting with sound: Free from error, fallacy, or misapprehension? We try, but nooooo. Exhibiting or based on thorough knowledge and experience? I like this, but nooo. This is more like it:

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OLD PORTLAND, NEW PORTLAND, TODAY PORTLAND WITH MARK ROTHKO

July 23, 2026 by David Gillaspie Leave a Comment

This is a scene of old Portland, a painting by Mark Rothko, hanging in new Portland. A single bridge, a barren Eastside, a cloudy sky. Yep, looks like Portland. Here’s how I know:

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WORKING WITH ART WORKS TO HELP DAVID HOCKNEY WORK BETTER

July 22, 2026 by David Gillaspie Leave a Comment

‘Meet me at the art museum’ is a sure way to discover how art works, starting with the installation. Don’t have time for a trip to downtown Portland? Leave it to boomerpdx to fill in the frame. Sometimes the art work delivers in mysterious ways.

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SOCCER, FOOTBALL, AMERICAN WORLD CUP, FINALLY

July 20, 2026 by David Gillaspie Leave a Comment

The American World Cup showed city after city jumping for their teams. Not so much the American team in the finals and semi-finals, but the good teams. Why not American soccer? What’s gone wrong to prevent the home team from becoming regulars in the Sweet Sixteen, the Elite Eight, and the Final Four? Maybe it’s […]

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