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LETTING IT FLY? WHERE ARE THE WINGS

August 7, 2024 by David Gillaspie

‘Letting it fly’ is another way of saying, ‘Is that all you’ve got?’ One of my goals in life is not backing down to fear. Am I afraid of a famous tea room? Yes, but I let it fly. How did I get over this unreasonable fear? I had help.

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GET UP, WAKE UP, STAND UP

August 3, 2024 by David Gillaspie

Get up, wake up, stand up, and look where you’re going. Those were words from a surfer teaching another how to surf. It’s the complete opposite of my surf school. I didn’t get up, didn’t wake up, didn’t stand up. Oh, and I didn’t look around.

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THE DAY AFTER TODAY IS THE BEST DAY, OR IS IT TODAY

July 15, 2024 by David Gillaspie

I grew up thinking good times were the day after I first heard about ‘delayed satisfaction.’ People who wanted it all, and wanted it now, were not realistic. What do you want? All. When do you want it? Now. Why didn’t that work out for me? I had brothers and sisters.

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DOWNTOWN PORTLAND OREGON ON A FAMILY SATURDAY NIGHT

June 23, 2024 by David Gillaspie

Traveling to downtown Portland for a visit, for a look-around? But you’ve seen the news, the tents, the drugs, the crime. So have I. It’s a red flag, but not this time. We took a chance to claim, or reclaim, the Rose City as our own.

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THE NON-BLOG BLOG REPORT

June 21, 2024 by David Gillaspie

One of my non-blog blog readers had something to say, which is nice. They liked the travel posts from England better than the current production. We ended with a promise to get together and share half-lies, speculation, and innuendo. I like the plan because I like good readers with a lively opinion.

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TRAVEL PLANS FOR HUSBAND AND WIVE JOY

June 20, 2024 by David Gillaspie

Travel plans for a couple means cooperation. If you are having trouble communicating, take a trip to clear things up. There’s something special about arguing six thousand mile away from home. What’re you gonna do? Get along.

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REIMAGINE, REUSE, RECYCLE, BABY BOOMERS

June 19, 2024 by David Gillaspie

What’s the best example of reimagine, reuse, recycle? Old tires? Worn out shoes? Tea towels? Last I checked there’s a way to reuse old paint if it’s not dried in the can. What about old baby boomers who aren’t dried in the can?

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EVERYDAY BLOGGER ON EVERYDAY TOPICS

June 10, 2024 by David Gillaspie

An everyday blogger needs to stay sharp to what’s happening around them. If they don’t pay attention, they won’t be able to write a blog post. I’ve been cooking one up this morning, but I changed my routine. Instead of getting up, making tea, and sitting down to compose, I went to the gym. It […]

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TRAVEL SCHEDULE? KEEP IT FLEXIBLE

June 8, 2024 by David Gillaspie

A travel schedule works right up until it doesn’t. You get to the airport early only to find out the plane is late, the gate has changed, and it took a minute to lose your boarding pass. Still, you remain calm and collected and make plans to overcome problems, just like real life. But travel […]

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HOME STRETCH FROM LONDON TO PORTLAND

June 7, 2024 by David Gillaspie

The home stretch is the payoff for travelers. Under budget, on time, no lost passports or ID? Check. Spend the last night in London relaxing and resting up for the nine hour flight in the morning? Wouldn’t that make sense? Resting up to sit for nine hours? Or . . .

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