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September 2021

Blog 107: Media and Attitude

Media and My Student. Several years ago, I gave a lecture on conditioning. I mentioned how many of our attitudes are shaped by our learning experiences. After class, one girl lingered until everyone left. She approached me cautiously with a few obvious tears and said “Thank you.” I told her Read more…

By Jerry Williams, 9 monthsSeptember 29, 2021 ago

Blog 106: AND

Correction. Last week I wrote “Today is the last day of Yom Kippur.” I should have said, today is Yom Kippur. Yom Kippur is only one day.  As always, I appreciate someone pointing out the need for a correction. Recommendation. A book was given to me by a good friend Read more…

By Jerry Williams, 9 monthsSeptember 22, 2021 ago

Blog 105: Culture, COVID, Chris Bosh and Yom Kippur

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…

By Jerry Williams, 10 monthsSeptember 15, 2021 ago

Blog 104: Beginnings, Cancel Culture

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…

By Jerry Williams, 10 monthsSeptember 8, 2021 ago

Blog 103: Happy Labor Day

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…

By Jerry Williams, 10 monthsSeptember 1, 2021 ago
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