Author Archives: tonyj126

About tonyj126

I'm a 50+ married man who always seems to have a large backlog of work to do, but also a lot of flexibility in my schedule. Much of the work I do is volunteer or taking care of extended family members. I suffer from, as my priest calls it, "the sin of self-sufficiency," which means I can figure out how to do most things myself, and consequently, reduce the need for community to solve problems. As a logical extention (at least to me), I find myself called to comtemplate the country's and the world's woes and offer my observations. I hope someone out there will find them useful.

U.S. Education: Will This Work?

Posted on July 1, 2016 by tonyj126

My last post – Fifty-Two Years – touched on the importance of primary and secondary school education for the future of the United States. Not just for the U.S., of course, but that’s the system with which I am most … Continue reading →

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Fifty-Two Years

Posted on June 26, 2016 by tonyj126

I’m a numbers guy so it struck me as newsworthy when two events this week were reported using the same number – 52 years. One was a happy story, at least for fans of the Cleveland Cavaliers. For the first … Continue reading →

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War is Hell (Poland Trip – Part V – More History)

Posted on June 19, 2016 by tonyj126

I’ve been rather busy lately, but my brother-in-law sent some additional information which I have copied and pasted here (Thanks, David). I think he got most of this information from his own research and a visit with his father to … Continue reading →

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Stalin Probably Saved My Father-In-Law’s Life (Poland Trip – Part IV – More Impressions)

Posted on June 10, 2016 by tonyj126

This realization from my Poland trip came as a bit of a surprise. I had all the information before my travels – my father-in-law’s recollections & my knowledge of Polish history from September 1939 to June 1941 – but it … Continue reading →

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Darkened Windows – A Short Story

Posted on June 9, 2016 by tonyj126

Considering the stakes, it’s surprising that no one seemed to understand the implications of the legal campaign. The seeds were sown in the unexpectedly strong American response to the “Reclaim Our Glory” presidential slogan. The idea of turning back the … Continue reading →

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Stolen Jewish Property and Warsaw (Poland Trip – Part III – Impressions)

Posted on June 7, 2016 by tonyj126

When my wife and I travel, I am acutely aware that I look like a tourist. My clothing and other aspects of my general appearance make that obvious, even before I attempt to speak phases in a language other than … Continue reading →

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The U.S. and Hitler (Poland Trip – Part II – Impression)

Posted on June 6, 2016 by tonyj126

This is Part II of my Poland series based on our recent trip. Part I consisted of some early to mid-twentieth century history which helps as background for my impressions. # 1: The United States played a larger role in … Continue reading →

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A Simple Candidate for a Simple Electorate

Posted on June 1, 2016 by tonyj126

Donald Trump has a simple plan. He often says so, including this quote following his Indiana primary win. “Our theme is very simple. Make America great again. We will make America great again. We will start winning again.” Many Americans … Continue reading →

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Legacy of Being Treated Poorly

Posted on May 29, 2016 by tonyj126

I’ve done a fair amount of traveling over the past year. In fact, I’m writing this on a flight; I going to visit my son and do some work on the rental house in Sedona. Our children are dispersing and … Continue reading →

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My Trip to Poland – Part I – History