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
Over at Mental Floss (one of my favorite sites) they have a caption contest up for the cartoon below. Go check out the ten finalist entries and vote for your favorite. Thank you for subscribing to The Word Of Jeff. … Continue reading
I hope that you’ll take the time today to stop for a few moments to remember those who perished, and their friends and family members. Thank you for subscribing to The Word Of Jeff. This feed is for personal, non-commercial … 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
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
Just in case you hadn’t noticed by looking at my Flickr badge over on the right, I’ve finally uploaded photos from the Des Moines, Iowa Art Festival from back on June 29, 2008 (they are all blown out looking because … Continue reading
Way back in 1972, when I was just a young man of 17, Loudon Wainwright III became famous for his novelty song “Dead Skunk In The Middle Of The Road” with its (in my opinion) hilarious lyrics. The first time … 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 in your mind? Ok, maybe I’m the only weirdo, … Continue reading
“Schlitz returns, drums up nostalgic drinkers” That’s the headline I read a few weeks ago in an article about the return of Schlitz beer and it DID bring back memories for me. My late dad, when he was a drinker, … Continue reading
Well, no one has gotten the correct answer yet so I’ll give this another week before I reveal the answer, unless someone comes up with the right answer before then. Here’s a hint: “Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White” is … Continue reading
In May of 2007, when I knew I was going to be away from home a lot on business, Cindy and I decided we needed to buy her a GPS unit. Our first experience with one was while we were … Continue reading
I watched the “event” Saturday night that brought Democratic Presidential candidate Barack Obama and Republican Presidential candidate John McCain to the altar of Rick Warren’s Saddleback Church. Other than considering the possibility that Senator McCain may have somehow pierced the … Continue reading
I was driving down the corn-lined roads of Iowa last week when the local radio station DJ played the theme from the first (although it was actually episode 4) Star Wars movie. While flashing back 30 years, I began thinking … Continue reading
I got a on a writing jag last night and since I had today off I ended up not going to bed until 6am this morning. “Not a problem”, I thought, “I can sleep in today.” Except that SOMEBODY called … Continue reading
I’m wondering if anyone (well, ok, most likely only family and/or friends will be able to, but anyone is welcome to take part) can spot the connection between the title of today’s post and this writer? Thank you for subscribing … Continue reading
I just returned home from a lunch date with my friend Kirk to find that Randy Pausch has passed away early this morning as a result of his terminal pancreatic cancer. Kirk and I were discussing his book and life … Continue reading
Lost my Internet connection last night so couldn’t even post the cheese grater slide photo. We’re hosting our grandchildren tonight and planning on going to Universal Studios tomorrow before taking them back home to mommy and daddy. I had wanted … Continue reading
Spent today unpacking, doing laundry, trying to catch up on mail (both snail and e-) and failing horribly at it, running to the post office to mail off my travel documents (and pick up more snail mail), stopping at the … Continue reading
I’m comin’ home, I’ve done my timeNow I’ve got to know what is and isn’t mineIf you received my letter tellin’ you I’d soon be freeThen you’ll know just what to do if you still want meIf you still want … Continue reading
