WHAT YOU FEEL ABOUT JERRY STANECKI'S COLUMN
Here's some of your neighbors thoughts:
Dear Mr. Stanecki,
I just wanted to say that I
am a fan of your column, and that your words have made a difference in my life
at times when I needed a lift. I look forward to reading your column, and wish
to thank you for your words of wisdom and at times wit.
Sincerely,
Patty
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Mr. Stanecki,
I had to let you know how
inspirational your writings are. I was moved by today's column regarding
taking care of oneself. "Is it time to learn how to take care of
you?" you asked. Yes, it is. Saying that and acting on it are
very different!
As the mother of two young
boys, I find it difficult to take care of myself. I almost feel selfish
and guilty taking time for myself, but while reading your column today I
realized that NOT taking care of me is probably the worst thing I could
do to my kids.
Thank you.
Karen Calcaterra
Jerry’s Answer:
Wow, CONGRATULATIONS! It took me 40 years to begin to learn how to take
care of me. Your casting guilt to the winds and caring for you is a
terrific gift to your family. . .and more importantly, you. Your quality of life
is what you teach your children and for you to stop the generational cycle of
guilt because you take care of yourself is wonderful.
Keep reading,
Jerry
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Today's
column helped me a great deal. I have so many worries lately regarding serious
health problems in my family. I was bundling them all up into one big
problem.
When I read
your column today it made me realize that I can deal with things much better if
I take one problem at a time. I
also realize now that I am not in control of any of the things that are worring
me. Thank you for your wisdom.
Mollie Y
Dear
Mr. Stanecki,
I much enjoyed today's column about the Jolly brothers. That's not to say that I didn't enjoy reading your previous columns. But today's struck a special note. The Jolly brothers loved and lived life. Many years ago I consciously made a decision to try to do that. I figured that old people are grumpy because their young lives were grumpy, or because they were disappointed with having missed opportunities. So far, I've been quite successful, although I think I did miss an opportunity to take flying lessons a couple of years ago.
So
thanks for a delightful column.
Bernard J.
Thanks Jerry - I needed your article today, and I have cut it out of
the paper and will carry it with me as a reminder of the little old dog that
could be a lion.
Susanne Melton
What a great change it is to read a story that everyday
can apply to me!! The last line on fri....".It's a terrific feeling to be
in charge of me." really rang a bell.
Mark Grenzicki
Jerry Stanecki, Jerry Stanecki, Jerry Stanecki, I look
forward to reading your column in the Oakland Press. You make me laugh. You make
me cry. Please, let me know when your TV Special is going to be aired. I don't
want to miss it. Happy Holidays!
Iris Stigler
"It's wonderful to see these positive articles in the
newspaper. You provide ideas that we can practice right away to make our days
richer and more meaningful. I've passed along your kindness article to the
minister at my church. I thought she might be able to use it in a Sunday
talk."
Christian Belz
"I think it is wonderful the way you write straight from
the heart. You express your inner most feelings to your readers and pull at our
heart strings by doing so."
Jean Kecskes
"I am totally hooked on your column in the Oakland
Press."
Robin Mathers
"After reading your "riveting" column--I took
a moment to pick up the dictionary to get a clear definition of
"rivet" It says, to engross-to hold. You got my attention!
Arlene Younger
"I always enjoy your writing, but this morning you
seemed to be talking directly to me!"
Diane Meyers
"Sixty-three years old and sending my first fan letter!
Today I had to let you know that I truly understood what you were saying and it
came at a time when I really needed to hear or read something so very positive.
Patricia A. Fisher
"I have been touched and moved and inspired by so many
of your columns.---
Gerald Duncanson
"I read your article in Sunday's paper on testing others
and I thought it was the most enlightening thing I've heard in a while coming
from a man."
Bill Kawa
"My whole family looks forward to your column. We highly
recommend it to all our friends and share them whenever we can. Have you ever
thought about a book?
"Just a note to inform you of the pleasant surprise you
have provided by your column. It is like a glow of hope in the vast darkness.
Lowell T. Chuba
"I have cut out your (column) and intend to share it
with my colleagues for both the anecdote and the larger lesson on life that it
contains, Thanks."
Les Schultz Detroit Public Schools
"My friend sends me your newspaper columns and I enjoy
them immensely. Love your articles."
Evelyn Lloyd- Niagara On The Lake, Ontario
I still have a ways to go in excepting and being comfortable
with myself, but your columns are an inspiration to me and when I finish reading
them, I let out a big sigh and know that things will be fine. Thanks again and
keep them coming!
Larry Meyers
"Just wanted to tell you how much I've enjoyed your
articles. I've saved most of them. I am really able to connect with so many of
your ideas. I remember you on TV as a sort of intense, hard noses reporter, but
your sensitivity and optimism shine through in your articles."
Jan Hill
"Jerry, you're truly blessed, your writing is so
eloquent. You have a gift of expressing your feelings."
Cindy Leonard
" Jerry, Another great article!! Your column is the best
part of the Sunday Oakland Press!"
Bobbie Gregory
"I am so touched in my soul, like, yea' I'm connected to
that same attitude, emotion etc. as Jerry. This is a real guy that will share
his personal stories from his spirit-self with a desire to touch others. I thank
you for your column, for the unique way in which you share the good of your own
experience that others may find their good."
Arlene Younger
I have enjoyed it (column) so much that now I am like a
person on a mission to get to the Sunday paper to see what kind of feeling you
will evoke from me this week. Thank you so much for touching me with your
stories, and giving me this rush of excitement. Please keep the stories
coming....I can't wait for Sunday!
Sincerely,
Crystal
I wrote to you a while back and enjoy your outlook on life
today. In the past my glass was half empty. I did a 180 degree turn with my
attitude and it's amazing how things have changed. Your column inspired me to
look for ways to enact RAOK's in my life today. Thank you. Happiness is
contagious.
Dee Aquilina
Your columns are so straight forward. I believe that you
convey how so many of us really do feel inside. But, most of us are just too
weak to open up and admit any of our faults or shortcomings.
Sue Hatcher
"I read Jerry Stanecki's "chicken soup" column
and I'll feel on top of the world again. Keep up the good work Jerry---we love
ya!"
Betty Jane Gerber/Rochester
"I feel compelled to commend you, Mr. Stanecki, on the
absolutely wonderful articles you have written for your column. Not only were
the pieces beautifully crafted, demonstrating your talent as a word smith, but
they were also filled with beauty, truth and substance. That is a blend seldom
found, or sought for that matter, in today's journalism. How refreshingly
inspirational!"
Lisa Marie
I read your column and started to cry, which was a good thing
because I was not letting myself feel anything but anger. I do have a choice and
I can choose. Often when I try and "let it go" I feel like I am giving
up, not trying hard enough, surrendering is so hard for me. I don't want to
react with drama, self pity, anger, intolerance and ego. I really needed those
words this morning, I feel like you wrote them for me. Its amazing to me how
just what I needed was in the morning paper. Thanks again,
Marcee Grunow
Dear Jerry Stanecki,
You make me smile, you make me laugh, but most of all you
make me think! Thank You for all your great columns.
Jeannie Schwartz
You write some incredibly touching and straight to the heart
columns that I never fail to read in the paper. I can relate to every column you
have written.
Tom Gadowski
It's nice to read your peaceful columns in a media so flooded
with negativity, violence, materialism.......... Just wanted to share that.
Cathy Froge
"I have saved the past 5 articles you have written
along with some other articles I want to share with my children( ages 7,4,3). I
love your articles--there is a lesson for everyone. I also love your honesty
& sincerity in your writing."
Julie McDowell
It seems that sometimes you were writing to me. I would be
having a particular problem and sure enough you would give some positive insight
that always helped and lifted my spirits.
Nancy Bennett
I find your writings and meandering thoughts quite to my
liking and coming from a very similar place as my own. It pleases me no end to
see this kind of thought and words being published in a traditional hometown
newspaper! This is my way of thanking you for giving us some really delicious
tasting thoughts to chew on Sunday mornings and/or during the week. I come away
feeling the better. Thank you for growing with us in the public light so that
your own (light) reflects gloriously on others.
Virginia Cowie
I just want to tell you the first column I read was the
one about the goose and the terrier at Cranbrook. Then and there, I became a
Jerry Stanecki fan. The insight and sensitivity of the column really spoke to
me. "
Barb in Clarkston Michigan
I am going through some very difficult things in my life
right now and your writings have brought some insight to me and made me stop and
think of things in a different way. I hope I can make it through my current
situation and become as understanding and compassionate about life, as you are,
conveyed through your writings. God Bless you.
Gary Atkins
I look forward to your weekly columns and I also save them
for future reading. Too many times in life we become wrapped up in superficial
issues in life. As an oncology nurse I believe that I have realized the true
importance of life. Your articles are a joy to read. May God bless you for your
message.
Joanne Dombrowski
Just a short note to let you know that I really enjoy your
column each week... it's the first thing that I turn to in the Oakland Press on
Sunday. They really should give you the front page column of Section C .
Andrea Gallucci