"In his domestic administration my father had this system . . . to keep a journal and insert in it all occurrences of any note . . . A record very pleasant to look at when time begins to efface the memory of events, and very well suited to get us out of perplexity: When was such and such a thing begun? When completed? What retinues came? How long did they stay? Our trips, our absences; marriages; deaths; the receipt of happy or unhappy news . . . An ancient custom, which I think it would be good to revive, each man in each man's home. And I think I am a fool to have neglected it." (Montaigne, Book I, Essay 35 (publ. 1580))

Monday, September 26, 2005

Use of initials

I use initials for immediate family members mentioned in this blog. Most initials are easily interpreted but some have common letters, so FYI:

PSr = Paul Sr. (aka me)
PJ = Patricia (Joann)
NMG = Nicole (Marie Gales)
CPG = Chris(topher Paul Gales)
KHG = Kerry (Helen Gales)
EPG = (Ernest) Patrick (Gales)
PJr = Paul Michael Gales Jr.

Kelly receives full spelling in all instances, as she doesn’t understand initials.
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