Happy Thanksgiving
In the first few minutes this morning— I have much for which to be thankful. The list is just the first few minutes. Family, food and much, much, more came later. I am blessed. I pray you have a great Thanksgiving. Peace Jerry
Blog 157: Surgery, Antisemitism, Prejudice, Family Dynamics
Surgery. Jeny had surgery on her upper eyelids. It may have cosmetic value but the real reason for the surgery is her sight. With age, the extra skin was sagging and making it very difficult for her to read. She came through the surgery very well. If you see a Read more…
Blog 156: Time Change, COVID, Electric Cars, Voting
Time Changes. The older I am the harder it gets to make time changes. Jet lag from travel takes days for my body to recover. Even the one-hour change for daylight savings takes several days for the adjustment. But at least I know what the change is about. Marley, her Read more…
Blog 155: Mink, Squirrel, Protests, Election Time
The Mink and the Squirrel. Jeny and I are at the stages in our lives that we are making sure everything is in order when we die. A will, power of attorney, etc. are all in proper order. We are giving serious thought to who gets what. One of Jeny’s Read more…
Blog 154: Reunions
As many of you know, I have a good friend who researched class reunions. His research suggests the early reunions are hindered by insecurity. People are still unsure of who they are; insecure within their skin. People are still trying to prove themselves. By the 30th year, attitudes change. As Read more…
Blog 153: Trip, Election Integrity, Meaningful Interview, Self-Criticism
We are back from our trip to Kansas. We had a great time with family and friends. I had a bout with COVID. Jeny never got it. My symptoms were minimal. That was good for me, but since I was not too sick, I did not realize I had it. Read more…
No Blog for Two Weeks
Jeny and I are on the road for two weeks. First, we are driving to Protection, Kansas for a Williams Family reunion. The next weekend is a celebration of my high school class. Since we did not have our 55th class reunion due to COVID, I decided to have an Read more…
Blog 152: Inspiration, Representation, Rosh Hashanah
Apology. I am a day late because the computer had a glich. Inspiration: I was inspired to learn about Tom Willis. Tom has no arms. He does amazing things to overcome his disability. He learned to throw a baseball with his foot. He has thrown the first pitch in every Read more…
Blog 151: Insight, Representation, Homelessness, Bias
Good Insight. One reader offered a good insight into my comments on grieving. I wrote for the acceptance stage that I was “moving on.” He said it may just be semantics, but he preferred “carrying on.” I think he makes an excellent point. Moving on is a phrase implying grief Read more…
Blog 150: Balducci, Grief
My brother’s service honored him appropriately. His daughters gave great eulogies, and the hymns were Bluegrass Gospel. Friends and family came from all across the U.S. His wife was surrounded by love and good memories. Again, thanks to all who have reached out in support of my family over the Read more…