Tom GerdyWhen The History Of Slavery Hits You In The HeartI am a building contractor in Central Virginia. During my fifty-plus years working in the construction industry, I have probably worked on…Jun 20Jun 20
Tom GerdyTears, Hatred, and Forgiveness By Tom GerdyI am a 6′2″, 260-lb. carpenter and ex-college football player whose typical attire involves jeans and work boots. Using current…May 25May 25
Tom GerdyCheap Funeral and Good Party — An Amazing Final GiftThe derecho was unkind to our town of Lynchburg, Virginia, on the night of June 30, 2012. The 80-mile-an-hour straight-line winds tore…Jan 7Jan 7
Tom GerdyHabitat For Humanity — America At It’s BestIn 1988, two friends asked me to serve on the local board of a nonprofit they were helping organize in Lynchburg, Virginia. This group was…Oct 15, 2023Oct 15, 2023
Tom GerdyNever Have I Ever….The Democracy and Morality VersionThe transition period through the teenage years can be challenging, confusing, and even painful. It can be like a social minefield of…May 18, 2023May 18, 2023
Tom GerdyTheodor Geisel Was RightWhen adults talk of “wonders of the world,” they often refer to the Seven Wonders. If you have ever spent time walking on a beach or in the…Mar 2, 2023Mar 2, 2023
Tom GerdyNow More Than Ever, Life Cannot Be a Spectator SportOur world, our country, and our communities are in some challenges that require immediate attention. A partial list of what we face…Feb 25, 2023Feb 25, 2023
