Part I of a 3 Part Series on Names - jim Young “Who are you? Who, who, who, who?” - by The Who (of course) and more specifically, Pete Townshend. At some point in your life you likely wondered where your name came from. For most of us, our last name was inherited through many generations, although for some it may have changed somewhat over time. For example, my great-great grandmother was a "Warnica" although her father was a "Warnick" and her grandfather was actually a "Werneck". But the history of your given name is much more recent. Your parents can usually take the credit for what you are likely most commonly known today; or the blame as the case may be. Many people, however, do not go by the precise given name that is recorded on their birth certificate. My birth certificate lists my given name as “James” while mostly I am known as “Jim” although I prefer “jim” . Over the years I have also answered to Jimmie (mostly by my mother and sisters), Jimb
Hey Jim -- I just wanted to say that I enjoy your columns in Great North Arrow and I applaud you for supporting this ground-breaking publication. I, too, submit a column in Great North Arrow, and am proud that I too, support Cyndi and James. I live in Newmarket, but spent my summers at a cottage in Sundridge, so I know the area well and I plan on visiting the new Burk's Falls Welcome Centre this summer, maybe do a book reading from one of my three books! Any ways, Jim, keep on writing -- always an unique viewpoint from you!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your comments. Be sure to let me know when you schedule your book reading and we will try to attend. When the pandemic is over, I was thinking we should try to get Jim & Cyndi to organize some kind of a gathering or barbecue for all those that contribute to the Great North Arrow to get to know each other. Do you have a website you would like to promote? If so I would be happy to link it with some of the other sites I have listed under "Check These Sites Out Too!"
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