Hello friends and family of Bill Blackley:

After nearly 35 years practicing medicine, Bill has decided to hang up his stethoscope and throw himself into "retirement" -- though some folks think Bill will never retire -- he is certain to remain active in many communities in North Carolina and beyond.

This blog is for old friends and new, co-workers, patients, musicians, artists, Boy Scouts, environmental activists, Tarheel basketball fans, family, and all who would like to share a word of congratulations, thanks, a silly Bill story, or a celebration for his years of contribution to his patients, and his community.

Please join us in raising a virtual toast to Bill!

Shhhhhh.... this is a secret! We'll unveil the blog with your messages to him in mid-June, but posts are welcome indefinitely.

To share a message, funny Bill memory, toast or other thoughts, email your post to me (Molly) at blackley@uw.edu, and I will post for you (please include your name, and how you know Bill).

Thanks for joining in the fun! With love and thanks,
Sandie... Molly, Ben, and Will Jackson...Seth, Brae and Davis Blackley

Tuesday, June 1, 2010

Bill and I worked on his poems for a couple of years--what a delightfully courageous no holds barred bronco rider of a poet! Driving the N Carolina freeways with Bill playing his mouth harp with both hands on the wheel was a trip--I bet he could play it with his toes and a bicycle pump. Lovely big-hearted man who has illuminated my life. I retired 2 years ago today, Bill. Climbing Hunger Mt tomorrow morning. I'll be toasting you at the summit.

Lots of love,
Roger of the North
Posted by at

No comments:

Post a Comment

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)