The Life and the Legacy of Clark Kenneth Jones

Hi, Everyone!

As you can probably tell, I’ve been some kinda busy learning the differences between social science and regular science. You know, if I’m gonna be a great teacher, I at least gotta learn it before I talk about it—at least that was the attitude that my Grampa Clark had.

And speaking of my Grampa Clark, he is the subject of today’s blog post.

I am happy to report that my family has decided to write a book all about the life and the legacy of the man known as Clark Kenneth Jones. I know I have shared my few little moments with you all… and yes, I am aware that though few and few between as those moments may be, they are still very precious. I’m just saying that I wish Grampa Clark could’ve stayed around a little longer so I could have a few more of those precious memories.

In any event, here’s how this book idea came about: About an hour ago, I was on the phone with my Aunt Cherri (who is still in the process of writing her autobiography), and while we were talking, she just all of a sudden shouted: “Hot Damn—there’s an idea that we can all participate in!”

Of course, I asked Auntie Cherri what all the excitement was all about, and she told me that she had just happened to be looking at a family photo that was taken back in 1978 (Auntie Cherri was ten years old, and my mom was only six) I had seen that picture once before; it was the time that Grampa Clark and Gramma Jewel moved to Sapphire Street. Well anyway, that photo inspired Auntie Cherri to start writing a book about Grampa Clark’s life and legacy, and all of us who knew and loved him, will have an opportunity to contribute—and y’all already know that I’m all for this idea! Matter of fact, while Auntie Cherri was telling me her idea, I started brainstorming ideas to how Grampa Clark’s influence and legacy guided me to my dream of being a kindergarten teacher.

Uh-oh, y’all—I’ve got another brainstorm!

I’m gonna have to talk to Auntie Cherri this weekend, but I would love to write the forward or the introduction to this book project. I want to include the definition of the word “legacy,” and put a picture of the entire family with the definition… hell, I’ll holla at y’all later—I want to get started on it right now!


Hugs & Kisses,
Natasha