My Dad
My father, Stewart Hulse passed away this week. He was 77 and died of pneumonia. He was a wonderful father who accomplished much in his life. My Dad worked at the Psychology Department at Johns Hopkins University where he was named Professor Emeritus in 1999. It was there that he pioneered the field of animal cognition. He was also the author of many books on the subject and was Editor In Chief of an important scientific journal: Journal of Experimental Psychology: Animal Behavior Processes.
Of course, he was much more than a scientist. He was also a great Dad who took us on nightly storytime adventures with”Dick Smith” – we always helped Dick save the day. When I was a teenager Dad enjoyed dressing in mismatched clothes so that I’d roll my eyes at him. We also enjoyed discussing creative writing, physics and our philosophical views on the world.
I’m taking a few days off – hope to be back on Monday, but maybe Tuesday. In the meantime, I encourage everyone to hug someone they love, play a round of golf, enjoy a good book, and drink some martinis – straight up with 2 olives.
16 Responses to “My Dad”
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Posted by psyprof on September 5th, 2008 at 1:52 pm
Sorry to hear of your father’s passing. He made a lasting impression on the field of psychology
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Posted by joan on September 5th, 2008 at 2:36 pm
Deepest sympathy on the loss of your father.
Joan
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Posted by W.P. Schneider on September 5th, 2008 at 2:36 pm
I am sorry to learn about your father’s death. I think I may have known him when he was a teenager and I was much younger. My friend’s father was Frederick Hulse, an anthropologist who traveled widely and was very interested at that time in the possible relationship between head circumference and IQ. Could Fred have been your grandfather? I think he was originally from Seattle. Fred and his wife were close friends of my parents, who met them when they were all living in Hawaii.
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Posted by Momsy on September 5th, 2008 at 3:08 pm
I am so sorry for your loss.
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Posted by Jennifer on September 5th, 2008 at 3:40 pm
Thanks to everyone. I wish I were related to someone from Hawaii! :) But no, my father is from New Jersey.
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Posted by Scott Becker on September 6th, 2008 at 12:58 am
Jennifer, you have my deepest condolences. What a difficult time this must be for you. Take a few days, it will all be here when you get back. Scott
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Posted by priscilla on September 6th, 2008 at 11:03 am
I will drink to your great dad when I have a cocktail tonight. I cannot have a gimlet without thinking of my late, great dad.
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Posted by Janice on September 7th, 2008 at 5:20 pm
Jennifer – I’m very sorry for your loss.
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Posted by Christine on September 7th, 2008 at 10:46 pm
My deepest sympathies to you and your family…..
Christine
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Posted by Lorrie on September 8th, 2008 at 2:13 pm
Sorry for your loss and wishing comfort to you and your family.
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Posted by Mansi Trivedi on September 8th, 2008 at 5:00 pm
Jennifer,
My deepest Condolences.
Mansi
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Posted by SueC on September 9th, 2008 at 6:06 am
Jennifer, I am so sorry for your loss. May your happy memories of your Father and the support of your loving family sustain you during this difficult time.
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Posted by Mandy on September 9th, 2008 at 4:48 pm
I’m so sorry to hear this. I hope you’re hanging in there. Your dad sounds like he was a wonderful man.
Peace.
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Posted by Jennifer on September 10th, 2008 at 5:12 pm
Thanks to everyone for your kind words and thoughts. I’m back to work – if slowly.
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Posted by pigtown*design on October 4th, 2008 at 11:12 pm
Jennifer… let me know how you’re doing… i lost my dad about 18 months ago. it’s so tough.
xoxo meg
My deepest condolences, Jennifer.