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NEW NUMBERS NEEDED HERE

August 8, 2025 by David Gillaspie

I need new numbers, not that I’m too good for 0-9. A new arrangement would be nice, but it is what it is. As much as I’d like to see better numbers, more improvement, I accept what I see. Upward trend? Okay. Downward trend? Okay. How about moving on instead of complaining about every tick […]

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GOOD READERS 2023 TOP TEN POSTS, SO FAR

May 27, 2023 by David Gillaspie

Good readers decide what makes the Top 10 on boomerpdx. But are they actual readers or casual scrollers seeking something based on a headline? Which are you? What makes you stop and stick around on any blog? Let’s do a test beginning with a question:

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VANITY PROJECT, OR INSANITY GOALS

November 10, 2022 by David Gillaspie

“Vanity project.” That was my answer to the question of, “Why do you write online?” Some answers included, ‘to be remembered, to share, to enlighten.’ It’s all vanity project with different goals.

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