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TRAUMA TELEVISION: NFL vs SVU

December 20, 2024 by David Gillaspie Leave a Comment

Trauma television: scenes where you look away. The NFL is a hard watch at the beginning of the season because we forget how violent it is. Then we get up to spreed. When injuries happen it’s, “Well that’s football.”

Filed Under: What's Up Tagged With: big game, college football, cte, entertainment, football, frozen tundra, history, longevity, national football league, Neil Lomax, next season, NFL, Oregon, Oregon Ducks, special victims unit, SVU, television, television networks, trauma, trauma television, win

GROWING UP AND STAYING SHARP

November 19, 2024 by David Gillaspie

Growing up is a decision. It’s a decision to be on time, show up ready to go, and inspire others by your example. Like writing a blog, lol. The biggest decision to make? Decide to stay sharp, in spite of having sons.

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OLD FOLKS TALKING IT OUT ON TELEVISION

June 28, 2024 by David Gillaspie

Why would old folks not rest on their laurels? Either they’re not tired, or they have no laurels. Last night’s Presidential Debate showed more than just the candidates. It also showed the problem with the format.

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FOOD EVOLUTION ON TELEVISION

February 28, 2023 by David Gillaspie

You can track food evolution from your TV watching schedule. Some shows have their people shoveling in grub. The Last Kingdom was a shovel-fest with royalty sitting down to a bowl of gruel fit for a king. Follow that with an episode of CHOPPED to complete the circle.

Filed Under: What's Up Tagged With: british food, Chopped, cooking, cooking shows, English cooking, English manners, food, food channel, food evolution, modern cooking, recipe, television

LEADERS LEAD, THAT’S WHY THEY’RE CALLED LEADERS

April 28, 2022 by David Gillaspie

Everyone knows leaders lead. The big mystery is why anyone follows a leader. And if it’s a mystery to you, maybe you’re following the wrong leader. Or you’re married. Let’s break down the makings of a good leader and get things straightened out.

Filed Under: What's Up Tagged With: believable, brave, clean, courteous, dreams, education, friendly, good leader, greek ideal, happiness, helpful, infrastructure, kind, lead, leaders, leaders lead, leadership, loyal, movies, obedient, reverent, television, thrifty, trustworthy

WATCHING TELEVISION AND WONDERING IF ‘THE ONE’ IS RIGHT

March 15, 2021 by David Gillaspie

Watching television with my wife usually means murder mystery. The English-ier the better. Lately we’ve drifted into Law and Order: SVU. It’s always full of grizzly details that makes my skin crawl. Most recently we saw The One and my skin is still crawling. Is it good question to ask? Do you think you’re The […]

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AMERICAN STEW, A RECIPE OF HOPE AND HEALTH

January 28, 2021 by David Gillaspie

American stew, in spite of the name, is a delicate dish with a layered flavor profile. The ingredients are common to most every country, but the preparation and cooking temperature are the biggest difference. What American stew is not, is half-baked. It’s also not for diners who eat out of cans with a plastic fork, […]

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YOUR POLITICAL DEBATE RIGHT HERE

October 16, 2015 by David Gillaspie

Baby Boomers Saw The First Televised Political Debate With Nixon And Kennedy. The first televised political debate pitted seasoned pro Vice President Nixon against the young newcomer Senator John Kennedy. The young charger was four years younger than Nixon. They squared up for the biggest political prize in the land, leader of the free world. […]

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