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Thinking About Basketball & My Dad’s Advice

Eli Gillespie August 01, 2016 Family, Gratitude, Nostalgia 3 Comments

Early early 90s

I’ve never been what you’d call a “great athlete” although I’ve been into many different sports in my life. From team sports to individual sports, I’ve tried – and got hooked on – lots of them. The one that stands out above the rest though is basketball.

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A Toast To Toastmasters

Eli Gillespie April 14, 2016 Business, Gratitude, Personal Development 3 Comments

When I say “Toastmasters,” I’m not talking about heating bread or spreading butter, even though I always make that joke and it’s always funny (to me). What I’m talking about is the world’s premier speaking organization.

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The Things We Do

Eli Gillespie March 26, 2016 Family, Gratitude 1 Comment

Here we are in Santa Monica at a doctor’s office of sorts. I don’t even know how to describe it. Is it a doctor’s office? An upscale hippie fertility clinic? An acupuncture bar? An Eastern…. thing?

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Thanksgiving 2014

Eli Gillespie November 28, 2014 Gratitude Leave a Comment

Now that the Thanksgiving holiday is over, and I’m finally getting less stuffed, I have a moment to write about what I’m thankful for. Here it is:

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