Incorrect word usage is something that really irritates me, both in my own writing and the writings of others, especially when you imagine the writer of what you’re reading to be a professional. In doing some research into “business” writing … Continue reading
After I was sheared on Saturday, I returned to the hotel and walked over to the movie theater to watch “Jumper.” What a disappointment that movie was. As I wrote to my friend Denise, it had so much more potential … Continue reading
If you look around this site very much, you know that I enjoy traveling (as well as writing about it). I came across this Travel Quiz that purports to determine the kind of travel/destination/activity you would enjoy. There wasn’t much … Continue reading
I’ve been needing to get a haircut for about 3 weeks now. I really should have gone to my regular place when I was home last month, but I was only there for 2 1/2 days and didn’t want to … Continue reading
I spent last Saturday, Sunday and Monday in Hammond and Slidell, Louisiana. I saw quite a few interesting things in my travels, including what you see below. I turned a corner onto a street in Hammond and was greeted by … Continue reading
I put in 13 hours yesterday and 9 today. When I left the building today I was supposed to be off tomorrow, but I just received a call asking me to work. I’ve spent both days (and will spend tomorrow … Continue reading
There’s a reason we don’t say “Happy VD!” 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 your RSS reader, the site you are … Continue reading
As a writer, words are the building blocks of everything I produce. Using them well, using them correctly and using them to their best effect is the foundation of every sentence, paragraph and article I write. Needless to say, I … Continue reading
I worked a half day on Saturday, then left the office and drove to the downtown Baton Rouge area for two reasons; one, to eat lunch at a “hamburger shack” that several people had recommended and two, to do some … Continue reading
Congress just finished arguing over the proposed economic stimulus package legislation and sent it to the President last night, but the con men and scammers are already out there trying to steal your money and financial information by e-mailing or … Continue reading
Strange, but strangely true. From the land that gave us the Swedish Bikini Team (or maybe not), comes the strange news of what can only be some long-coming revenge for all those bars that had dwarf tossing contests a few … Continue reading
Deb over at Freelance Writing Jobs posted a list of “20 Ways the Internet Spoils Us” and some (including yours truly) have added our input. How about you? Is there a way you’ve been spoiled by the Internet that isn’t … Continue reading
It’s “Fat Tuesday”, “Shrove Tuesday” or “Pancake Day” (take your choice) and I’m planning to drive down to New Orleans from Baton Rouge, head over to Bourbon Street in the French Quarter and pull my shirt up to see if … Continue reading
A stop sign on Victoria Street in Auckland, New Zealand. Posted on Flickr by parkesmj. I used to have some parachute pants, but they were never as full blown as M.C. Hammer’s. The Auckland Old Folks Association building. Also posted … Continue reading
I’ve been reading comic strips for almost 50 years. When I was a little tyke, I would crawl up in my dad’s lap as he sat at the dining room table sipping coffee and ask him to read the comics … Continue reading
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When I was a kid (and, admittedly, even an adult) whenever I heard the familiar music of the finale from the William Tell Overture (this might even have been my very first exposure to classical or opera music, since we … Continue reading
Today is Florida’s primary election day. If you’re a resident of my home state I hope that, unless you’re a registered independent and thus unable to vote in the primary, you will make the effort to go to the polls … Continue reading
Yes, I admit it. I occasionally “Google” myself. I have, what I consider to be, a normal ego and a healthy interest in where words about me might appear on the Internet. I also have “Google Alerts” set up to … Continue reading
Back on January 13th I posted this necessarily cryptic mobile blog entry using my new Blackberry. While I still cannot disclose specifics about where I was or, as usual, what it was for, I can share some information and photos. … Continue reading
