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Aquinas wired

I’m Jerry Partacz, happily married to my wife Julie for over 40 years. I have four children and eleven grandchildren. I’m enjoying retirement after 38 years of teaching. I now have an opportunity to share my thoughts on many things. I’m an incurable optimist. I also love to solve crossword puzzles and to write light verse. I love to read, to garden, to play the piano, to collect stamps and coins, and to watch “Curb Your Enthusiasm”.

Recent posts

• An Ode to National Crayon Day »

  Aquinas wired on The Quark In The Road
  Posted today at 10:15 am

• Reflections on an asteroid »

  Aquinas wired on The Quark In The Road
  Posted March 27, 2021 at 11:43 am

• Was shaking hands ever a good idea? »

  Aquinas wired on The Quark In The Road
  Posted March 25, 2021 at 11:31 am

• Animal Slacker »

  Aquinas wired on The Quark In The Road
  Posted March 22, 2021 at 10:32 am

• How to Solve the Border Crisis »

  Aquinas wired on The Quark In The Road
  Posted March 18, 2021 at 10:59 am

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