I used to do Bookcrossing in another online life, but I have gone over a year here on my own site without setting up a new Bookcrossing identity attached to my own name. I’ve still released books in the wild … Continue reading
Driving down the road, this is what I see. Each of those tires is bigger than the car I’m driving!! Thank you for subscribing to The Word Of Jeff. This feed is for personal, non-commercial use only. If you are … Continue reading
When you travel in Iowa and drive through their small towns, these are the kinds of things you see. Thank you for subscribing to The Word Of Jeff. This feed is for personal, non-commercial use only. If you are not … Continue reading
During the Republican National Convention last week, this sign was being waved by an obviously ardent supporter In the course of his speech Senator McCain exhorted Republicans to, “Teach an illiterate adult to read.” And to spell John, and to … Continue reading
A year ago this month I was in Rochester, MN as a result of floods in that area of the “Land of 10,000 Lakes” State. While there I listened to radio station 105.3 Y105. Friday I was driving in the … Continue reading
One of the startling things you see when you first arrive in Iowa (if you’re from someplace like the Southeastern US where these are few and far between, if they exist at all) is a wind farm.You expect to see … Continue reading
Have you ever had certain songs remind you of people or a time in your life because, for whatever reason, the song is so closely associated with that person and/or time? Ok, maybe I’m the only weirdo, just indulge me. … Continue reading
Ok, the answer to the question in this post and this post is that “Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White” is the title of the number one song in the U.S.A. on the day I was born, according to Billboard … Continue reading
I got back to the hotel last night after attending a (thankfully) brief city council meeting in a town about 30 minutes from here and as I started channel-surfing I happened upon THE Greatest Sports Movie Of All Time on … Continue reading
This barn that I came across in North Central Iowa made me think of the episode of the old Green Acres TV series where Oliver tried painting the barn…only to see the paint soak right into the wood and disappear. … Continue reading
In addition to being Labor Day (although I’ll be at the office as usual) it is also moving day for me. I’ll be changing hotels and will be going to one closer to the office. Everyone be safe and enjoy … Continue reading
Watching CNN reports on the approach of Hurricane Gustav to Louisiana and dreading what will follow. Regular readers know that I was in Louisiana from November of last year until May of this year, with the last 3 months being … Continue reading
Friday morning I was driving in Iowa at 11am when Senator McCain was scheduled to make his choice for a VP running mate known during a rally in Dayton, Ohio. I tuned to NPR to officially hear what had previously … Continue reading
