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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

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

  Aquinas wired on The Quark In The Road
  Posted today 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

• If we allow presidents to abuse, like Trump has, the pardon power, we make the Founding Fathers into babes in the woods. »

  Aquinas wired on The Quark In The Road
  Posted December 23, 2020 at 9:46 am

• Fair or fowl? the President and Melania do a Christmas Card double take »

  Aquinas wired on The Quark In The Road
  Posted December 20, 2020 at 10:25 am

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