BLOGS BY BOB

Bob Aronson is a former journalist, talk show host, governor’s press secretary and communications consultant.  He is a native Minnesotan who moved to his wife Robin’s hometown, Jacksonville, Florida, in September of 2006.  He is currently semi retired, after having undergone a heart transplant at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville in August of 2007.  Bob who is 70 years old, has 3 children, 6 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.  Robin has one son and two granddaughters.  The two were married in 2000 in Eagan, Minnesota. 

Aronson’s hobbies include model ship building, blogging and reading.  He most enjoys spending time with his wife and dogs, Riley (Wheaten Terrier) the main dog and Ziggy (Mini Schnauzer) the backup.  He has a brother Terry a district court Judge, who lives in Virgina, Minnesota and a sister Mary a retired school teacher (yes, they are twins) in Chisholm, Minnesota. 

Bob has another blog http://bobsnewheart.wordpress.com devoted entirely to organ donation and transplantation.  He also has a Facebook site, “Organ Transplant Patients, Firends and You”   http://tinyurl.com/225cfh

Robin Aronson is a successful Jacksonville artist.  She and her sister April own The Satin Cord Store (www.satincord.com), an on-line supplier of jewelry products.  The two also make their own line of jewelry from silver, clay, anodized aluminum, niobium, titanium, silver, glass and other materials.  The line, called “Jinglers Jewelry” is unique and fun.  Robin and April have shown and sold their work at some of America’s largest art festivals.  robin@stellaceleste.com  Robin is also an accomplished musician.  She plays regularly with La Dolce Vita, a rennaisance era group that is in demand througout Florida.