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TRAVELING MAN ON THE LOOSE

August 17, 2025 by David Gillaspie

One traveling man says he wouldn’t cross the street if he didn’t have to. Another says crossing the street is no problem, but he’s not going far after that. That’s enough travel for them. It’s enough for me, too. I understand the reluctant traveler. Growing up in North Bend, Oregon, Hwy 101 was hyperspace compared […]

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FAKE BLOG? SO WHAT

May 30, 2025 by David Gillaspie

The idea of a fake blog is too funny. Who would care, it’s a blog. Besides, the idea of fake things has been around awhile, but you’ve still got to watch out. Fake jewelry? No way.

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OVERTIME RULES: ASK T-REX ALL ABOUT IT

March 18, 2024 by David Gillaspie

Overtime rules are simple: Come at me bro. It’s the same with normal time: Let’s go T. That’s T for T-Rex. The difference is that time is up for that big-headed beast. How about you? Are you feeling the same? Is your time up, too? Keep reading for hints it’s not.

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OPPENHEIMER GROUND ZERO AT LOS ALAMOS

October 6, 2023 by David Gillaspie

Oppenheimer ground zero at Los Alamos isn’t fading away anytime soon. Before the movie he was a science guy with an agenda. Who doesn’t like a science guy with an agenda?

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