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BETTER MEN? BETTER THAN WHAT?

October 11, 2024 by David Gillaspie

The idea of better men is different than Best Man. If you’ve ever been selected as a Best Man, you know what better feels like. Somehow, someone valued your friendship, in spite of how you might value yourself. Can anyone be a better man? Let’s not get carried away.

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WORTH REMEMBERING? IT STARTS WITH EVERYTHING THEN A LITTLE LESS

March 3, 2024 by David Gillaspie

It’s worth remembering the important things in your life. Did I ever know about the lines in a red cup? Will it matter in the future? I like the idea of the lines meaning something, but I just want a full pour of whatever’s supposed to be in there.

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FITNESS WORK STARTS WITH . . .

January 4, 2024 by David Gillaspie

Fitness work starts with a glancing look in a mirror, a reflection in a window. Or your wife asking, “What happened?” However, if you’re not married, no problem. There are still plenty of body shaming opinions shared quietly. Just not with you.

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PREMIUMIZATION BLOG: VALUE BEYOND PRICE

July 7, 2023 by David Gillaspie

A premiumization blog way back in the 60’s? Never happened, but premiumized style was another story. This was THE style. No other accepted. I know this because . . .

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MUSEUM QUALITY IS WHAT BOOMERS CALL THEIR ACCUMULATION

April 5, 2021 by David Gillaspie

Museum quality is a collector’s goal. Leave the bad, take the good. Then what? If possession is nine tenths of the law, what’s the last tenth? After you’ve got what you’ve been looking for, put it in a box, on a shelf, in a case. The idea is to enjoy the company of an artifact, […]

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BETTER MEN? BETTER THAN WHAT?

WORTH REMEMBERING? IT STARTS WITH EVERYTHING THEN A LITTLE LESS

FITNESS WORK STARTS WITH . . .

PREMIUMIZATION BLOG: VALUE BEYOND PRICE

MUSEUM QUALITY IS WHAT BOOMERS CALL THEIR ACCUMULATION

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