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Blob 108: Positivity, Memories, Happiness

Operator error last week. I failed to post this blog on time. Sorry. Positive Stories. Last week, I easily saw several stories that give me hope. I did not have to look far; the first was from a few miles Read more…

By Jerry Williams, 4 yearsOctober 13, 2021 ago

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 Read more…

By Jerry Williams, 4 yearsSeptember 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. Read more…

By Jerry Williams, 4 yearsSeptember 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 Read more…

By Jerry Williams, 4 yearsSeptember 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. Read more…

By Jerry Williams, 4 yearsSeptember 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 Read more…

By Jerry Williams, 4 yearsSeptember 1, 2021 ago

Blog 102: Bad Times but Good to be Alive

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 Read more…

By Jerry Williams, 4 yearsAugust 25, 2021 ago

Blog 101: Recommendations

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 Read more…

By Jerry Williams, 4 yearsAugust 18, 2021 ago

Blog 100: Celebration, Delay, Fun and Tears

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 Read more…

By Jerry Williams, 4 yearsAugust 11, 2021 ago

Blog 99: Vaccination, Trevor Noah, Culture Shock

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 Read more…

By Jerry Williams, 4 yearsAugust 4, 2021 ago

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