Tuesday, October 05, 2004

Jim McPhee, retired schoolteacher

Here's a note from Jim McPhee that arrived today. If you want to contact Jim directly, let us know at Trailboss@swpub.com and we'll make the connection.

Trailboss:
After spending 6,428 days in the sixth grade, they passed me in 2003. The retirement life is tough, with everyday being Saturday. I live in Sartell, Minnesota, the so-called Edina of Stearns County, with my wife, Janet, and 120-pound dog, Gus.
I have three granddaughters, 18-month-old twins in Dallas and a one-year old in Minneapolis. Being a grandparent is pretty special. I travel to Dallas every six to eight weeks to wear myself out with the twins.
Since I have retired, I have been subbing in the local school systems, playing golf, riding my cycle (a little retirement gift to myself) and working out, trying to keep my youth.
My real passion the last five years has been the Holocaust. I have been to Eastern Europe to visit the death camps. I have come to know several survivors and travel with them to speak about the Holocaust to students from elementary to college. Let me know if you have a group that is interested in the topic. I will gladly come out to give a presentation.
I am looking forward to our 40th reunion.
-- Jim McPhee