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CAVIAR DREAMS, CHAMPAGNE WISHES

January 7, 2024 by David Gillaspie

My caviar dreams started when I asked my wife what she wanted for Christmas. I wasn’t going to make the same mistake when I’ve asked before and she said, “Nothing.” Hearing nothing is not a good reason to get loved ones nothing on their birthdays or Christmas. When a wife says, “Nothing,” what they mean […]

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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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NEW YEARS EARLY PREPPER FOR 2024

December 28, 2023 by David Gillaspie

With New Years Eve pulling up on the calendar, why not a new you in the new year? But I had a good year, you say. Don’t you want an even better year? Of course you do. So ? ? ?

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ARNOLD RULES FROM TWITTER: YOU SHOULD . . .

December 19, 2023 by David Gillaspie

The Arnold Rules are an encouraging list of what to do for a better life. If a better life sounds like something you’d like to try, something you’d like to model by example, Arnold is here to help. Could Arnold be a better man, a better person? He’s trying. Maybe you could try, too? In […]

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CHRISTMAS HOF: THE COUNTDOWN

December 18, 2023 by David Gillaspie

The Christmas HOF, or Hall of Fame, began when your dad gave your mom a new car wrapped in a big bow? That didn’t happen where I grew up. The new car back then was a 1968 Volkswagen camper for a family that rarely camped. But it had its usefulness. Eventually. There’s nothing like pulling […]

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IMPOSTER SYNDROME FOR THE TROPHY WIN

December 17, 2023 by David Gillaspie

Just when you find a new celebrity crush, whether movie star, sports star, or blogger, they come out with imposter syndrome. They are in complete control of their medium, whether film, field, or the page, at least that’s what you think. Then you learn they are normal people with normal anxieties. Who knew the rich […]

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DO PORTLAND CHRISTMAS LIKE A THREE YEAR OLD

December 16, 2023 by David Gillaspie

A Portland Christmas goes one of two ways: “I will never set foot in that hell-hole.” Or? Peacock Lane? Let’s go.”

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PACIFIC WAR STORY SCRIPT

December 7, 2023 by David Gillaspie

The Pacific War, or War In The Pacific, started before Pearl Harbor. Japan warmed up ahead of time in China, Singapore, the Philippines. They already had an awful record of War Crimes before launching against Hawaii. My story begins with the Tizard Mission in 1940.

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HORSE, RIDER, YOU, ME, AND SECRETARIAT

November 27, 2023 by David Gillaspie

Horse rider? It sounds like a strange thing to call someone, but I’m not calling. Instead, I’m referring to what I like to say is the magical formula to every successful relationship. When you go to the stables and saddle up, no one is confused about who is who in the role playing department. You […]

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OREGON DUCK FOOTBALL WIN OPENS FLOODGATES OF HOPE

November 25, 2023 by David Gillaspie

Oregon Duck football is to sports fans what hot sauce is to a taco. A favorite food-stuff is easily ruined by the wrong sauce. But the right sauce brings glory and memories flooding out like the Columbia River pouring through a Bonneville dam turbine.

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