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

Friday, June 11, 2010

Retirement? No, more like a “Redeployment of Assets”...

Energy, empathy, compassion, thoughtfulness, humor, playfulness, inquisitiveness, perseverance, love...so many facets of Bill’s personality!

In the “Redeployment Phase”, Bill will have more time to spend with family and friends, especially Will and Davis and ?. Hmmm, perhaps even find time to come visit us in Florida and Asheville! More time for music, poetry and the protection and betterment of community, and humanity in general. More time for the garden, more time to learn new things (Yodeling...really? Really?) More time for a dog...or, he can borrow one of ours.

Bill is such a joy and gem to our family (thanks, Sandie!) He makes the bad times better, and the good times downright hysterical. He never leaves a phone conversation without saying “I love you”. As Bill looks toward spending more time doing the things he enjoys, so do we...spending more time with him!

Beth

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“What Sandie said, just before she met Bill.”

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