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GOOD TEAMMATE? BE ONE FOR THE TEAM

November 25, 2025 by David Gillaspie

Either you are a good teammate, you’ve been a good teammate, or get out of here. That’s me in the dark Oregon hat in back. We’re on the breach in Seaside after Hood to Coast. It felt more like a deathbed after a short illness. But I’m not complaining, didn’t complain then, don’t complain now, […]

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A BETTER UNION? BETTER THAN WHAT

July 25, 2025 by David Gillaspie

This team was a better union for sports in first grade. That’s me in the stripes and hat. Some of the same kids in this shot were on my Hood to Coast team eight years later, though none of the adults. Hood to Coast is an Oregon relay race from Mt. Hood to Seaside. 198 […]

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EMBRACING CHANGE, BUT NOT TOO TIGHT

May 18, 2025 by David Gillaspie

Embracing change is all there is to do when something new pops up. Either that or get miserable and bitter. Go with the flow or drown fighting the current. If you think this sounds like being a quitter, well . . .

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GROWN MEN WITH EMOTIONS IN CHECK

December 27, 2024 by David Gillaspie

Grown men are expected to keep their emotions in check. They need to keep calm and carry on. Add grown women in there, too. We have expectations of emotional maturity. I know I do, but there are times. For example:

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CHANGING TRADITIONS NOTHING NEW?

November 29, 2024 by David Gillaspie

Changing traditions are nothing new to older people. Ask me how I know. And it’s a good thing, so don’t fight it. Is it time to change yet? This is what change looks like:

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LOST FAMILY? LESSONS FROM SHAQ

February 28, 2024 by David Gillaspie

A lost family is no small thing to an older man like Shaquille O’Neal. Two wives and six kids later, he seems to be feeling it. A quote made the rounds last week with Shaq feeling remorse for living in a 100,00 sq ft house. Alone. And it sounds awful.

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How Teamwork Is Supposed To Work In Real Life

June 5, 2018 by David Gillaspie

A team is a temporary group with the same goals. Whether it’s sports, school, work, or family, it’s important to know how teamwork is supposed to work. The biggest element of teamwork is cooperation, which is in shorter supply than most expect. For example, in the armed forces all entities compete […]

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