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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

• Radioactive Rudy positively sidelined »

  Aquinas wired on The Quark In The Road
  Posted today at 10:51 am

• Trump Christmas in 2020 »

  Aquinas wired on The Quark In The Road
  Posted December 5, 2020 at 10:28 am

• Some stars fade, but our Sol keeps on shining! »

  Aquinas wired on The Quark In The Road
  Posted December 4, 2020 at 10:09 am

• Ducey throws Trump a muted shade »

  Aquinas wired on The Quark In The Road
  Posted December 1, 2020 at 9:38 am

• Leaks in the White House? Depends on Trump. »

  Aquinas wired on The Quark In The Road
  Posted November 28, 2020 at 4:33 pm

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