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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

• On Milkweed: A Layman’s Take (with apologies to Margaret Serious) »

  Aquinas wired on The Quark In The Road
  Posted today at 10:23 am

• Mel Tillis: Overcame Adversity and Entered the Pantheon of Country Music. »

  Aquinas wired on The Quark In The Road
  Posted Sunday at 1:21 pm

• Why Is Trump’s Hatchet Man Postmaster General DeJoy Still on the Job? »

  Aquinas wired on The Quark In The Road
  Posted Thursday at 8:54 am

• Representative Kevin McCarthy’s threat to harm Pelosi is no laughing matter »

  Aquinas wired on The Quark In The Road
  Posted August 1, 2021 at 2:04 pm

• Republicans Turn Their Backs On January Six Heroes in Blue »

  Aquinas wired on The Quark In The Road
  Posted July 28, 2021 at 11:39 am

Latest on ChicagoNow

• On Milkweed: A Layman’s Take (with apologies to Margaret Serious)

  from The Quark In The Road by Aquinas wired
  posted today at 10:23 am

• 5 Common Issues With Commercial Properties (And How to Fix Them)

  from Small Business Blog by Martin Banks
  posted today at 8:59 am

• If you’re falling short of 10,000 steps

  from Retired in Chicago by Marianne Goss
  posted today at 8:43 am

• Chicago Real Estate Market Update: July Sales 3rd Highest In 25 Years

  from Getting Real by Gary Lucido
  posted today at 7:37 am

• Despite key losses, Illinois State defense poised to continue solid tradition

  from Prairie State Pigskin by Dan Verdun
  posted today at 5:55 am

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