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Blog 140: Celebrations, Police, Food for Thought

Time to Celebrate. Last week, Jeny celebrated her 80th birthday.  For some reason round numbers are more emotional than other numbers. She is happily on her way to 81. We will celebrate another round number next month. Our 60th wedding anniversary will be July 28. Starting next week, we are Read more…

By Jerry Williams, 3 weeksJune 15, 2022 ago

Blog 139: Uvalde and Divisiveness

Of the many observations I gleaned from the Uvalde massacre, my first was cognitive bias. I discussed that topic last week. Today’s observation is a second topic, one that deeply concerns me. Divisiveness.  “Us vs Them” is tearing at the fabric of our society. In our divided nation both sides Read more…

By Jerry Williams, 4 weeksJune 9, 2022 ago

Blog 138: Uvalde, Exceptional Event Bias

My thanks to all who sent prayers and best wishes on behalf of my brother. We had a good visit. His family is providing excellent support. He is fighting but he is in a very difficult situation. Lessons from Uvalde. Many lessons can be culled from the Uvalde massacre. I Read more…

By Jerry Williams, 1 monthJune 1, 2022 ago

Family

No blog this week. I am going to Nashville to visit my brother and family. He is in a tough fight with cancer. Peace Jerry

By Jerry Williams, 1 monthMay 23, 2022 ago

Blog 137: Mass Shootings, Prejudice, Good Police Work, 60 Minutes

My editor is in Gulf Shores. You may see more commas and errors than usual. Sad State of Affairs. The occurrence of mass shootings last weekend was sickening to me. My personal examination of the situations makes me believe in the need to see deeper causes than “racism” or “white Read more…

By Jerry Williams, 2 monthsMay 18, 2022 ago

Blog 136: Retirement, A Great Visit for an Old Man.

Retirement. If you are wondering whether or not retirement is a good life, take a look at this beautiful picture sent by one of my readers. It is a view out the window of his retirement home in Montana. I have never regretted my change from teaching. Jeny has not Read more…

By Jerry Williams, 2 monthsMay 11, 2022 ago

technical error

The blog was not distributed last week due to technical errors. I hope it is fixed. Jerry

By Jerry Williams, 2 monthsMay 7, 2022 ago

Blog 135: Hand Violence, Shaq and Karl Malone

By now, everyone probably knows Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars this year. Chris made a joke about Will Smith’s wife and Will reacted by walking onto the stage and slapping Chris with an open hand. Will was condemned and punished for the action. I have seen and Read more…

By Jerry Williams, 2 monthsMay 4, 2022 ago

Blog 134: Transgender, KKK

I struggled with my thoughts about transgender participation in sport. I have had no direct experience with anyone who is transgender. I have never talked in depth with anyone who has first-hand knowledge of transgender people. I have good friends and several family members who are gay. I am much Read more…

By Jerry Williams, 2 monthsApril 27, 2022 ago

Blog 134: Family Visit, Police Stand Off.

Brief blog: My life got complicated. Some good news, some not so good. Consequently, my blog is brief this week. The good news began with visits from family. Andrea Tilstra, our oldest granddaughter was in the United States for a conference in Atlanta. She is a postdoctoral researcher at Oxford Read more…

By Jerry Williams, 3 monthsApril 20, 2022 ago

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