I didn't know you long and I didn't know you well. But I'm glad I knew you.

Jerry was raised by strict German parents. He had an abrasive exterior, but was very kind inside. He liked hunting elk and didn't like DEI. He was a career utility locator, traveling across the country and spending lots of time outside.

He wasn't prepared for that and hemmed and hawed an answer. He never gave me shit again and would actually call me to jibber jabber and bitch about the company. Men will do anything to avoid going to therapy.

One day in a meeting, any time a state was mentioned Jerry would proclaim how terrible it was and how he never wanted to go there again. After the 4th one, I broke and asked "Geez Jerry, is there anywhere you don't hate?"

I never met Gerald "Jerry" Baughman in person. He was a pain in the ass and stubborn. Any time I had a question or needed him to redo something he would immediately deny fault and practically gaslight me.

Okay, yes, but also risotto! Every time I make it, I'm like there's no way it's gonna use up all this liquid... And then it does!!!!

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