Former Carnegie Mellon University professor Randy Pausch has been one of my heroes since I first viewed his famous “Last Lecture” on the Internet last year, and I’m sure I’m not alone. That video, if you’ve been off-planet for the … Continue reading
As regular readers know, I enjoy photography. One of the few benefits of traveling for my job has been the chance to take photos of the various places I’ve been to around the country. I then take the shots that … Continue reading
Man with suicide victim’s heart takes own lifeHe even married the donor’s widow after the transplant 12 years ago Which do you think? Thank you for subscribing to The Word Of Jeff. This feed is for personal, non-commercial use only. … Continue reading
“It’s been quite a ride. I loved every minute of it.” Charlton Heston Charlton Heston passed away over the weekend and though no cause of death was given, the most likely reason will be complications from the Alzheimer’s he suffered … Continue reading
“I have discovered photography. Now I can kill myself. I have nothing else to learn.” Thank you for subscribing to The Word Of Jeff. This feed is for personal, non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this material in … Continue reading
Tonight my daughter called me and said my grandson, Mikey, had just gotten a Yahoo Messenger nick and wanted to chat with me. So I fired up Messenger, requested him as a friend and I could hear him on his … Continue reading
I want to take moment to recommend two NEW sites on the Internet that may be of interest to you. First up, from an old friend of mine comes a site she specifically designed for her family and friends who … Continue reading
One of the local TV stations here in Baton Rouge has a news anchor that makes me feel like I’m watching the fictional WJM-TV’s Ted Baxter.Aside from the silver hair, this anchor doesn’t physically resemble good old Ted, but his … Continue reading
Back in November of 2007, the United Nations passed a resolution declaring April 2nd of each year beginning in 2008 to be observed as World Autism Awareness Day. The resolution seeks to promote early diagnosis, early intervention and necessary services … Continue reading
World-renowned science fiction writer Anne McCaffrey, best known for her Dragonriders of Pern series which she created and now continues with her son Todd, turns 82 today. And she resides where my wife would love to live; County Wicklow, Ireland. … Continue reading
For readers who do not know, my beloved grandson, Mikey, is autistic and currently placed on the high end of the functioning spectrum, identified as Asperger Syndrome. Today kicks off Autism Awareness Month. Take a moment to increase your awareness … Continue reading
“At the age of eleven or thereabouts women acquire a poise and an ability to handle difficult situations which a man, if he is lucky, manages to achieve somewhere in the later seventies.” P. G. WodehouseBritish humorist & novelist in … Continue reading
