FAQ...Why they call me "Uncle Jack"

I keep getting asked that question. So I figured, what the heck, I'll tell the story.

During Thanksgiving Dinner at my mom's (about 20 years ago), I got up from the table to get something or other from the kitchen. My oldest brother Arnie said "Jack, while you're there get the milk."

My four year old very petulent and very bright niece grabbed her fathers arm and sternly reprimanded him "DADDY! You know his name is UNCLE JACK!!!!"

Of course, at any gathering of the LeVines, it doesn't take much to send us all into hysterics. My mother was laughing so hard tears were running down her face.

Naturally, I was teased to death for the whole weekend and they went out of their way to "Uncle Jack" me at every opportunity. Of course the nickname stuck within the family, spread to my friends and eventually, I hope to you. You're welcome to call me Uncle Jack, also.