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Blog 165: Memphis tragedy, Rhino Success.

Memphis Tragedy. I am deeply saddened by the killing of Tyre Nichols by policemen in Memphis, Tennessee. I have neither the heart nor the stomach to watch the video. I have read of his friendships in Tennessee and in California. Read more…

By Jerry Williams, 6 daysFebruary 1, 2023 ago

Blog 164: Clotilda Dialog

Last Slave Ship. The Clotilda was the last known slave ship in American history. Slaves were bought to the Mobile, Alabama region in 1860 on the ship. Since at that time it was against the law to import slaves, the Read more…

By Jerry Williams, 2 weeksJanuary 25, 2023 ago

Blog 163: MLK, Tony Dungy

We. The Martin Luther King Jr. holiday is a good time to remember my favorite quote by him. “We must learn to live together as brothers [and sisters] or we will die together as fools.” Rather than thinking we, I Read more…

By Jerry Williams, 3 weeksJanuary 18, 2023 ago

Blog 162: Cartoon Lesson, January 6 Response

Cartoon Lesson. As most of you know, I love cartoons. After my quiet time, they get my day off to a happy start. I have always believed cartoonists are excellent chroniclers of human behavior. My favorite young boys in the Read more…

By Jerry Williams, 4 weeksJanuary 11, 2023 ago

Blog 161: Prejudice

Auld Lang Syne. 2022 went out with two great semi-final NCAA football games and a very thoughtful beautiful video from a high school classmate. Even though it is several days past New Year’s Eve, I highly recommend the video for Read more…

By Jerry Williams, 1 monthJanuary 4, 2023 ago

Happy New Year

Jeny and I wish everyone a Happy New Year 2023. In addition we are truly grateful for 2022. We had political issues, social issues, war and more, but we chose to focus on the much longer list of our blessings. Read more…

By Jerry Williams, 1 monthDecember 28, 2022 ago

Happy, Happy, Happy

Happy Hannukah The celebration began on the 28th and is well underway. To all my Jewish friends I pray for a joyous celebration. Merry Christmas Advent began in early December. We have talked of hope, joy, peace and love and Read more…

By Jerry Williams, 2 monthsDecember 21, 2022 ago

Blog 160: Joy in many ways

A joy filled birthday. My intention is to keep Advent a season of Joy. I had a very joyous birthday. It began with a funeral. I know it is hard to consider but I attended a funeral and felt joy. Read more…

By Jerry Williams, 2 monthsDecember 14, 2022 ago

Blog 159: Birthday, Good News

 I turn 80 tomorrow. Somewhere along the way I learned; if my needs are met, everything else is fluff. Some fluff is important for many reasons, but it is still fluff. Some fluff is fun, but it is still fluff. Read more…

By Jerry Williams, 2 monthsDecember 8, 2022 ago

Blog 158: Q Club

I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving. We gathered at my brother’s home. It was the first holiday without him. We hugged, played games, watched basketball and had a wonderful family time. My brother’s room was upstairs. It was there Read more…

By Jerry Williams, 2 monthsNovember 30, 2022 ago

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