University life. Last week I briefly discussed an article referred to me by our youngest son. One of the key parts of that article was an analysis of how the current “twitter culture racing to conclusions” has negatively affected inquiry at universities. The article was fresh on my mind when Read more…
Jerry’s Adage for Today: If I focus on myself, I can always find someone to compare myself to and feel sorry for myself. If I focus on others, I can always find someone who needs my help and provide it. Beginnings. Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish tradition of New Year, was Read more…
Union. Happy Labor Day everyone. Labor Day was intended as a celebration of the Labor Movement. Since Labor Movement is code for union the original intention has fallen on hard times. In today’s world and particularly in the South the concept of a worker’s union is thought to be a Read more…
Mac Davis. “O Lord it’s hard to be humble when you’re perfect in every way” is the first line in a song made famous by Mac Davis a long time ago. Putting the lousy theology aside, the song is a fun song. I thought about a modification of the song Read more…
I have received several good recommendations of information to read or see in recent weeks. I have not digested the books but I have digested one video clip and one article. I recommend both. Listen to Everyone. I got to practice what I preach this week. I preach dialog: listening, Read more…
Numbers divisible by 10. Today I celebrate my 100th blog. What a joy and privilege! Thank you for sharing your life with me. I have learned through our interactions. Staying in touch with you is a deep joy. Please continue to raise questions and help me address important issues of Read more…
Vaccination. I have been asked by several people what I think about vaccinations for COVID. I honestly did not think much about the topic before we were vaccinated. When I was young, I got a small pox vaccination to eradicate smallpox. When I was a little older, I got a Read more…
Seinfeld story. We went to what the locals lovingly refer to as “The People’s Republic of Boulder” for our granddaughter’s going away party. The trip there was difficult, but I can laugh about the adventure. I believe the tale would be a good Seinfeld comedy sketch. It began Thursday at Read more…
Privilege. I have argued before that I have some privileges because of my color and culture. The seminal memory that made me aware of cultural privilege was learning my good friend Paul Vega had to travel 20 miles from the small town of Newton, Kansas, to my home town of Read more…
Gordon Parks. The Mobile Museum of Art has a display of photography by Gordon Parks. I was familiar with him for several reasons. A major reason is — we share a Kansas heritage. He was born in 1912 in Ft. Scott, Kansas, and lived to be 93 years old. He Read more…