Category Archives: Family

We created a slideshow of Kathleen’s life

Posted on September 12, 2022 by BigBill
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Kathleen’s funeral service

Posted on August 31, 2022 by BigBill

Kathleen (Shaddle) Carlson Zoom Memorial Service September 11, 2022 5 PM Eastern/4 PM Central/3 PM Mountain/2 PM Pacific Navigate to http://www.Zoom.com Meeting ID: 876 7454 3608 Passcode: 0824

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In memorium…

Posted on August 31, 2022 by BigBill

Kathleen (Shaddle) Carlson 1949-2022 Our much-loved big sister, Kathleen (Shaddle) Carlson died peacefully at her home in Chicago, IL on August 24, 2022, on her 73rd birthday. She was born on that day in 1949 in Forrest, IL, the oldest … Continue reading →

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Facebook, Little League and Respect for a Symbol

Posted on July 9, 2018 by BigBill

I saw a FB post today about a Little League coach who was teaching his young charges how to act during the Pledge of Allegiance and the playing of the Star Spangled Banner before games; that they should stand quietly … Continue reading →

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On my own terms

Posted on July 6, 2018 by BigBill

In my last post (on the suicides of Kate Spade, Craig Turner and Anthony Bourdain) I wrote of how tragic it is when someone feels that their life is no longer worth living, or that the world would be a … Continue reading →

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The difference of a split second

Posted on April 11, 2017 by BigBill

My brother Jim was skiing in Colorado in early March and some guy on a snowboard ran into him, knocking him down. When he hit the snow, Jim’s leg (femur head, actually) was broken, his arm dislocated and the shoulder … Continue reading →

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Cathy and I go on safari…and THANK YOU Monica!!

Posted on August 20, 2016 by BigBill

Cathy and I recently got back from a trip of a lifetime: we went on an African safari. We visited four countries in total, three on the actual safari (Zambia, Zimbabwe and Botswana), plus South Africa, where we flew in … Continue reading →

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First on my list

Posted on July 22, 2016 by BigBill

A while ago I was president of a social club I belong to, and had a monthly column I wrote for our newsletter. In January I put something together about New Year’s resolutions, and I commented on how strange it … Continue reading →

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Why is it important?

Posted on July 18, 2016 by BigBill

What’s so special about leading The Good Life? Why is it important to consider? I think there are two answers to these questions: one inward-facing and another facing outwards, toward society. Facing outwards first, The Good Life makes a positive … Continue reading →

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A good life vs A Good Life

Posted on July 16, 2016 by BigBill

I think it’s important to differentiate between “a good life” and “a Good Life.” Maybe I’m making too much of this; it may be obvious to anyone or even considered a trivial difference but I think the difference is significant. … Continue reading →

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