by Francis Gasparini | Jun 24, 2022 | Family
Duff had the honor of giving the commencement address at her son Jack’s graduation. The text is below. Good Morning, thank you for this honor. Hello Class of 2022, You come from a long line of survivors. You are the latest link in an unbroken chain of ancestors....
by Francis Gasparini | May 6, 2022 | Deep Thoughts?, dichotomy of control, Family
Jack and Mason are philosophical donkeys. They focus on what they can control and don’t fret about the rest. They can’t read “Wise Up,” but they can eat it! They prefer carrots, though, and I give them plenty. I always make sure to give them...
by sgorsky | Jan 12, 2022 | Family
My family always chooses a motto for the year, such as “always act on a generous impulse,” or “how you do one thing is how you do everything.” Our motto for this year was from Ralph Waldo Emerson: “Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.” A motto is a...
