I am participating in the March Slice of Life Story Challenge. Thanks to the co-authors of Two Writing Teachers for creating this supportive community.
Answer: This ritual happens in many homes across the country every evening.
Question: What is watching Jeopardy!?
Answer: I receive this several nights a week right after the Final Jeopardy question appears.
Question: What is a text from my daughter?
Answer: This professional development superstar, author of The Book Whisperer and Reading in the Wild, was once an answer on Jeopardy!
Question: Who is Donalyn Miller?
I was saddened this week to learn that the host of Jeopardy!, Alex Trebek, is battling cancer. Only a few days ago (while watching Jeopardy!, of course), I had remarked to Allan that I didn’t think Alex would ever retire. Jeopardy! is one of those universal events that so many people can relate to. I am never surprised when I hear someone talking about watching Jeopardy! every night. I’ve heard it from friends, co-workers, even celebrities. I know many people who know someone who has appeared as a contestant on the show. Last month we watched to see the son of a college friend of ours compete. We all can hum the Final Jeopardy tune, and there have been any number of references to the show on other TV shows.
Both of my kids are Jeopardy! fans. As I mentioned before, Ann will quite often text me the Final Jeopardy answer before it is revealed. Brian records the shows so he can watch them at his convenience as well as fast-forward through the commercials. It’s just one of those things that stuck from their childhood. Both of them, as well as Allan, are quick with their answers, and I am always amazed at their accuracy. I often need a little more time to think.
I know so many of us wish Alex well, and will keep him in our thoughts and prayers.
Imagine the Possibilities 
I don’t watch anymore, but I used to watch all the time with my mom. And I still enjoy watching if it’s on the tv at a car place or a doctor’s office while I wait. I was so very sad to hear the news this week 😦
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So many of us have learned so much by watching Jeopardy. I know that all of us wish the best for Alex. Jeopardy wouldn’t be Jeopardy without him.
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We are fans of the show and have been forever. My responses are way slower than they used to be! Prayers for Alex. It’s a terrible and cruel disease.
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Not living in the US I don’t know the show at all, but it sure sounds popular and maybe familiar to some I’ve watched. Certainly sad to hear about the host. Like the way you’ve shared your slice!
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Thanks. I tried to mimic the show where the answers are given and the contestants have to come up with the questions.
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My dad and brother and I used to watch every day! I hope Alex pulls through. The show wouldn’t be the same without him!
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If good thoughts can pull him through, Alex has s chance. So many of us are familiar with the show and his commentary throughout. He’s been in our homes like a friend, so he will be receiving lots of prayers and good wishes.
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I LOVE watching Jeopardy!
I always feel so good about myself when I can “question the answers.”
Super sad to learn about Alex Trebek’s battle. His positive attitude is something that will give him strength.
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M daughter and I used to watch and keep score at least 2-4 nights a week! Geography might have been my stronger area, but pop culture was definitely hers! It was fun when at times I could surprise her and she would be baffled at how I knew the answer! Wishing Alex many more years of hosting Jeopardy!
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