In his latest “Dear Grandson,” Stan Gerding talks about settling into the D.C. area and the difficulty of working within a bureaucracy.
Dear Grandson: Working at the Capitol Building, Washington, D.C., and Dad’s Alzheimer’s
In his latest “Dear Grandson,” Stan Gerding talks about what it was like to walk into the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. for the first time, and his dad’s Alzheimer’s.
Dear Grandson: Baseball in Waukegan and Another Move
In his latest “Dear Grandson,” Stan Gerding talks about baseball in Waukegan, Illinois, and being faced with another move, and a choice between two different duty stations.
Dear Grandson: Getting New Pets and Quitting Smoking
In his latest “Dear Grandson,” Stan Gerding talks about the family’s new pets, a Siamese kitten and Boxer puppy, and quitting smoking.
Dear Grandson: Great Lakes, Illinois, and the Chicago Bears
In his latest “Dear Grandson,” Stan Gerding takes part-time work at Lake Forest Hospital (where he bumps into Bears) and he also performs in Camelot.
Dear Grandson: On Loving and Losing Pets, and Moving to Great Lakes, Illinois
In his latest “Dear Grandson,” Stan Gerding talks about loving (and losing) the family’s beloved pets and moving from San Diego to Waukegan, Illinois.
Dear Grandson: Singing, Playing Ball, and Finishing Duty Station in San Diego
In his latest “Dear Grandson,” Stan Gerding continues his singing career, manages his son’s Little League team, and wraps up his time in San Diego that ends in a tragedy.
Dear Grandson: Happy Father’s Day!
To commemorate Father’s Day, Stan Gerding dedicates this Dear Grandson column to honoring fathers and their influence.
Dear Grandson: Becoming a Chief Petty Officer and Managing My Son’s Little League
In his latest “Dear Grandson,” Stan Gerding becomes a Chief Petty Officer and manages his son’s first Little League team, the Astros.
Dear Grandson: Lab School and Little League
In his latest “Dear Grandson,” Stan Gerding talks about teaching Lab School, being summoned to his son’s school (again), and Little League.