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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

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

  Aquinas wired on The Quark In The Road
  Posted today at 11:39 am

• Dr. Fauci Reads the Riot Act to Senator Paul »

  Aquinas wired on The Quark In The Road
  Posted July 21, 2021 at 10:49 am

• A Memo to Richard Branson »

  Aquinas wired on The Quark In The Road
  Posted July 14, 2021 at 10:39 am

• Trump may soon face an adversary more formidable than either McGregor or Poirier »

  Aquinas wired on The Quark In The Road
  Posted July 10, 2021 at 9:18 am

• Birthday wishes to someone who has been with me every step of the way »

  Aquinas wired on The Quark In The Road
  Posted July 5, 2021 at 1:05 pm

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• Republicans Turn Their Backs On January Six Heroes in Blue

  from The Quark In The Road by Aquinas wired
  posted today at 11:39 am

• Daily Cubs Minors Recap: Jensen K’s a career high 10; Rivas extends on-base streak to 26; Caissie homers again

  from Cubs Den by Michael Ernst
  posted today at 10:59 am

• Jacksonville, Florida is the American city with the fourth greatest economic growth in 2021.

  from The Barbershop: Dennis Byrne, Proprietor by Dennis Byrne
  posted today at 10:59 am

• Stupid People have good reasons not to get vaccinated

  from The Chicago Board of Tirade by Bob Abrams
  posted today at 9:33 am

• The Dirty Heads’ “Rage” Is The Song Of The Summer

  from Cut Out Kid by radstarr
  posted today at 9:20 am

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