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READING HISTORY LIKE IT MEANS SOMETHING?

May 5, 2026 by Leave a Comment

Reading history is the same as reading a story, but it comes with a bonus: You can check the validity of the history story, check the sources, visit the places history happened and is still happening. When old people check sources it’s because they have nothing else to do? Baby boomers visit historical sites not […]

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GAINING CONFIDENCE, losing confidence

April 29, 2026 by Leave a Comment

The thing about confidence, gaining confidence, is making it personal. Something bothers you until you do something about it, then it doesn’t bother you. As much. Whether you fixed a problem, or not, you did something. That’s a win in the davidpdx book, blog, post, something. It’s win.

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WATCHING NEWS, KEEPING CURRENT

April 28, 2026 by Leave a Comment

We’ve been watching news, keeping an eye on things, staying current. Nothing gets by us. With a pump in a water-tank, we find the flow. My school friends and I all believe a water pump in our tank is an essential service. It’s a big part of what keeps us alive and thriving, that and […]

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SERVING BITTER TRUTH ON SPECIAL WITH A SIDE OF MOVE ALONG

April 25, 2026 by Leave a Comment

What’s worse than seeing a big strong man taken down by bitter truth and forced to accept responsibility for their actions? They say what they need to say, then say it again when more details come out. And there’s always more details. I’m left asking why this happens so often? It’s disturbing, disruptive, and ultimately […]

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LESSON PLAN FOR TODAY: COMMON HISTORY

April 21, 2026 by Leave a Comment

First we review what makes up a lesson plan. Wiki says:   A lesson plan is a teacher’s detailed description of the course of instruction or “learning trajectory” for a lesson. A daily lesson plan is developed by a teacher to guide class learning. Details will vary depending on the preference of the teacher, subject […]

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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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TO MY DEAR READER, FROM A BLOG

April 18, 2026 by Leave a Comment

Dear reader is plural, but writers are told to focus on just one person, and since I’m the writer around here . . . Hopefully it’s a focus on the right reader? The last thing I need is learning how my posts led a reader astray. From me to you: DO NOT GO ASTRAY. DON’T […]

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DO WHAT MATTERS BECAUSE YOU MATTER

April 16, 2026 by 2 Comments

When you find yourself asking ‘what really matters anymore’ the correct answer is ‘You matter,’ which isn’t a problem until you start doing weird shit to prove it. Like what? Look around, get the news, and some days it seems like there’s an effort being made to make you feel like you don’t matter. How […]

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SPORT HEROES FROM THE BEGINNING OF TIME

April 11, 2026 by

Sport heroes take root from the year you were born. The key is catching up once you learn how to read. Being born in the mid-50’s was a stroke of luck. The Yankees were in the World Series eight out of ten years, winning six. They had Mickey Mantle and Whitey Ford, but I was […]

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COMMUNICATION BREAKDOWN, ONLINE VERSION. CHEERS

April 10, 2026 by

Communication breakdown happens when online behemoths find themselves on the wrong side of a tech case. Tech case? What else do you call instagram and YouTube but marvels of modern technology? One way or another the two of them navigated through competition and mergers and acquisitions so some kid can take an endless scroll to […]

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