The Costs Are Rising

[Joe Di Cola]

(11-07-2013 11:28 AM)L Verge Wrote:  I have never met Joe or had a conversation with him, but I have gotten the feeling from just this forum that he loves history and loves sharing it. Joe - may I be snoopy and ask what profession you are/were in?

Hi, Laurie,

For most of my career I was a university professor.

Joe

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(11-07-2013 11:08 AM)Gene C Wrote:  When we went to Springfield, that was one of the things so amazing about Joe Di Cola. That man never met a stranger. People were coming up to us while he was telling the history in front of Lincoln's home and joining in on the discussion and asking questions, which he happily answered. He met a group of students coming into the motel and was talking and sharing with them about their day and what to see tomorrow. What an encouraging teacher. You could here and feel the love he has for Lincoln in his voice. He is an amazing guide. I will always have fond memories of that trip. It was a privilege to be with you Joe!

Gene,

I love being with people and, if they are interested in Lincoln, they will have a ready participant in their interest. That's what makes this symposium so great for me. After years of living "alone" with Lincoln because those in my immediate surroundings did not share that interest, I am now in Lincoln Nerd Heaven! Thanks for your kind words.

Joe

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(11-07-2013 11:18 AM)Rob Wick Wrote:  Absolutely agree with you Gene. I've studied Lincoln for almost 40 years and have been to Springfield dozens of times but Joe taught me several new things. I also liked watching him talk to those people outside Lincoln's home.

Best
Rob

Rob,

Thanks for your kind words. Because of the symposium I am finally in Lincoln Nerd Heaven! Usually, in my immediate surroundings, no one else shares my love for Lincoln. So, being with you, Gene, Bill, and spouses in Springfield was also a slice of Lincoln Nerd Heaven.

Joe