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TRADITIONS AND CUSTOMS IN WASHINGTON AND OREGON

December 4, 2024 by David Gillaspie Leave a Comment

Traditions and customs reek of history and ceremony. Just the way I like it. The more the merrier is fitting for both. But, like George Harrison said, “All things must pass.”

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SCOREBOARD TRAINING FOR SPORTS FANS

November 30, 2024 by David Gillaspie Leave a Comment

Scoreboard training is a class to take just in case things don’t turn out the way you wanted. At this point in the college football season Oregon Duck fans have graduated. You get that when you show up for the last game of the regular season undefeated. Then they start over for the College Football […]

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CHANGING TRADITIONS NOTHING NEW?

November 29, 2024 by David Gillaspie Leave a Comment

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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NEW TRADITIONS FROM OLD: 100 DAYS AND COUNTING

March 21, 2024 by David Gillaspie

New traditions aren’t always new, just new to some. The 100 Day tradition of throwing a party was new to me, but not new. When a new mom’s parents are born in China, there will be a 100 Day celebration. Now I wonder why everyone doesn’t have the same? It points to the differences in […]

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FOLLOWING TRADITIONS KEEP PORTLAND CONNECTIONS FRESH

October 6, 2022 by David Gillaspie

Following traditions isn’t always convenient: “What, we have to do this again?” But once you start, try to keep them. Sharing traditions with others makes everyone stronger.

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