Tecnical Difficulties
The blog did not go out last week because of technical difficulties. I hope it works tomorrow.
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We are at the beach with family. I will be back next week. Peace Jerry
Blog 220: Formative Memories, Learning from the Challenged
Happy Mother’s Day. I hope everyone had a great Mother’s Day. Jeny was treated royally by our sons. It was good for me to remember my mom. We formed a special bond during World War II. She had to work while Dad was away at the war. During the week Read more…
Blog 219: 100 Influential People, Retirement for Love
Omissions. Time Magazine published their World’s Most Influential People edition. A list of 100 people in six categories: artists, titans, leaders, innovators, icons and pioneers. The list was impressive and I learned about several new, interesting people. They did not give any criteria for the list, but by any criteria Read more…
Blog 218: A Viking Funeral, Tornados
A First. I have always thought of this blog as a way to have an exchange of ideas and to stay in touch with friends. I have never sought to expand it beyond friends and acquaintances, although several people have invited others to join and they are certainly welcome. One Read more…
Blog 217: Momma’s Rules, Love Your Neighbor
Momma’s rules. My mother’s had very few rules for Jeny and me. One was the ever popular — never stay over three days. The exception for us has been the people who have lived with us. We started in 1964 to have people live with us and never regretted the Read more…
Blog 216: Financial Wellness, Name Calling
Announcements: Financial Wellness. A reader sent me a study giving evidence in support of the idea the economy has done better with Democrats than with Republicans. As I argued in my last blog, science is messy. I would be interested in any reactions you have to the research. https://flip.it/q2c-.t Our Read more…
Blog 215: Balance, Basketball, Crossing the Divide
Balance. Jeny had an appointment to see her hair dresser. I took her because she had loaned her car to another person. She tried to back up a step holding on to a car. When she stood-up, she fell backwards and hit her head on the corner of a post Read more…
Blog 214: Messiness of Science
Happy Easter to the readers who share the Christian faith. Lenten Reflection. I do not hide my faith in writing this blog, but I also do not see it as a blog written solely for Christians. I want it to be a blog written by a Christian for everyone. Having Read more…
Blog 213: Concerns with the Left
Today is the second of a two-part blog. Last week I gave seven concerns I have about the Right. As promised, this week I will give seven concerns about the Left. If I am going to have a political dialog with anyone, I must be able to see strengths and Read more…