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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

• Streaming a course from the campus of Northwestern, naturally. »

  Aquinas wired on The Quark In The Road
  Posted today at 3:13 pm

• On the Body Politic, or Some short lines about long lines »

  Aquinas wired on The Quark In The Road
  Posted Thursday at 2:26 pm

• Trump “Most Admired”? I demand a recount! »

  Aquinas wired on The Quark In The Road
  Posted Thursday at 10:33 am

• President Trump channels Mr. Creosote on the golf course »

  Aquinas wired on The Quark In The Road
  Posted Tuesday at 10:26 am

• Like Nero fiddled while Rome burned, Trump goes golfing. We, the People be damned! »

  Aquinas wired on The Quark In The Road
  Posted December 27, 2020 at 12:24 pm

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