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MICRO MEMOIR II: LEAVING TOWN CHRISTMAS PARTY

April 20, 2024 by David Gillaspie Leave a Comment

Leaving town used to be easy, if I remember right. Pack a bag, get in a car, hop on bus, and leave. “I’ll be there in a few days.” Same story going out to Brooklyn as leaving:

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COOKING PARTY FOR ADDED LIFE FLAVORS

March 19, 2024 by David Gillaspie

A cooking party around my house is a regular thing. Even if it’s just me. The requirements? Someone needs to take over the operation so I’m not the control freak. When it’s pizza baking, there are other things involved. Such as:

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SPEED SHOPPING. GOOD IDEA?

March 11, 2024 by David Gillaspie

Speed shopping with your partner. Ever heard of it? I gave it a try in a Safeway that sits between two over-55 communities. My speed shopping there made me look like The Flash. There was only one problem: I didn’t reveal my plan to my wife. Uh oh.

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MORE FOOD? IT’S NOT A QUESTION

February 12, 2024 by David Gillaspie

There’s more food on the table. Have another plate. If it’s Super Bowl Sunday you’ll ruin your team’s chances if you don’t gorge yourself. The barbecued little sausages won’t eat themselves. Grab a toothpick. Homemade Buffalo wings? Right there.

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BOOMER ENTERTAINMENT: A NICE RESTAURANT

January 13, 2024 by David Gillaspie

Boomer entertainment starts with a dinner plan. Eat in, get take out, or sit at a tiny table in a ritzy restaurant. Which one is more entertaining for the long marrieds who’ve heard each other’s stories over and over and over as one of them likes reminding the other. “I’ve heard every story you’ve got […]

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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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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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FAT SHAMER OVEREATS ON FAVORITE HOLIDAY, AGAIN

November 22, 2023 by David Gillaspie

A fat shamer in a family of big people is a problem. Especially if it’s coming from a fat man who doesn’t know they’re fat. Look around and you’ll see them. More likely you’ll hear them.

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ROAD FOOD TO STOP FOR

October 12, 2023 by David Gillaspie

Road food runs from a bag of broccoli to the drive through. Unless you’re in Gallup New Mexico on Hwy 66. There you’ll find Oasis Mediterranean Restaurant. You’ll want to stop and here’s why:

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WORKING KITCHEN HARD AT WORK

September 13, 2023 by David Gillaspie

A Working Kitchen comes in two versions in my experience: One: A place to make food. Two: A place to show off cooking gear. Who’s hungry?

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