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