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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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COMMITMENT TIME, BUT TO WHAT

March 7, 2024 by David Gillaspie

Commitment time is like a broken clock being right twice a day. The difference is one. Make your promise when you get up, not when you go to bed. You’ve got enough going on to keep you awake.

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