I’m a Dutch-American who grew up in Grand Rapids, Michigan in the fifties and early sixties. I graduated from Calvin College in Grand Rapids with a degree in history. I was the first member of my family to attend college. I have graduate degrees in Clinical Psychology from Kent State University. I am a licensed psychologist in the states of North Carolina and Michigan, and currently practice psychology part-time at Psychology Associates of Grand Rapids (Michigan). I am an emeritus faculty member at Methodist University, Fayetteville, NC, where I taught for 10 years. I am divorced, and have two sons. At present, I am spending most of my time in Grand Rapids providing assistance to my elderly mother.
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August 15, 2008 at 1:57 am
Oh, watching your sweets, are you?
August 15, 2008 at 12:18 pm
I didn’t order a second piece. That should count for something.
December 18, 2008 at 6:05 pm
It must have been sunny and warm there – sounds like somewhere I would enjoy going right about now since it is only 36 degrees in sunny Massachusetts.
December 18, 2008 at 11:39 pm
It was marvelous–warm, but not humid. I would like to be back there myself. I’ll probably feel that way even more in a few days, when I’ll be in frigid Wisconsin!
July 27, 2011 at 10:07 pm
What is your full name? I want to cite you for my Psych 352 class.
July 28, 2011 at 3:18 pm
Christian,
My name is Robert J. Ritzema. Thanks for citing me!
Bob
April 28, 2013 at 1:08 pm
You look like a happy person. That location is definitely a beautiful environment to foster that look in.
April 28, 2013 at 4:06 pm
I am usually happy, and particularly enjoyed that trip. I went with my son and his fiance (now his wife), and we had a great time together.
January 4, 2014 at 4:15 pm
Thank you for your insight to reinventions and renewal. in the Banner-
January 4, 2014 at 6:52 pm
Glad you found it helpful. Thanks for commenting.
March 1, 2014 at 2:58 pm
Dear Bob,
Thanks for visiting my blog and liking my articles. I appreciate the attention and perspectives of someone with your background.
Cheers,
Lorenzo
http://lscripsit.wordpress.com
July 11, 2016 at 12:21 pm
Bob,
Excellent perspectives well presented, as usual!
All through Him,
Bear
July 11, 2016 at 12:26 pm
Bob,
Excellent perspective well presented, as usual!
All through him,
Bear
July 12, 2016 at 1:54 pm
Thanks, Bear. Hope you’re doing well.