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Article: Retiree expresses humor, views through poetry
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- Dayton Daily News
- Article date:
- May 21, 2009
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William G. McDonald Sr., 85, of Centerville, started writing
poetry after his wife died of pancreatic cancer in 1988. The retired
educator now enjoys writing and submitting poetry for awards.
"After my wife died, I decided that laughter was the best
medicine, so I decided to write humor," said McDonald, who quickly
realized that poetry allowed him to better express his feelings
about life and his wife.
McDonald was born June 19, 1923 on Long Island, N.Y. in
Farmingdale. He attended the Marianist-run Holy Trinity High School
in Brooklyn where he played basketball and was class president for
three years.
"I went to work in Manhattan," said McDonald, who had two
brothers and four sisters. "I ...