Curiosity in Practice
I am not a cyclist. Well I would have said that in the middle of May. I decided that in June I was going to try to get in 100 miles by riding everyday and to church when I could since I live so close in an attempt to get into shape enough so that … Read more
I am spending the day today with high school kids from around the state taking part in a week long camp at Linn State called Computer Professions on Demand. I have been involved with this program for the last 13 years first as a student at TSA (Technology Scholars Academy) and then a mentor at … Read more
Why I hate love being a dad… He always has to do everything I do. I dont get to hang out with my friends as much as I would like. I never get to sleep in on the weekends. He always wants to tell me something.
They are saying the flood on the Missouri River this year could be as bad as it was during 1993. I was 13 years old during the last “great” flood and was living in South St.Louis city at the time. My Grandparents house wasn’t flooded but we did lose electricity so we stayed in a … Read more
My son turns two years old today. He has stopped being a baby this past year and has started being a kid. It is amazing how smart he is and how fast he has grown.Here are some of my favorite pictures of him from this past year.
We complain we have lost the true meaning of Christmas or Easter but I think the commercialization of those Holidays pale in comparison to the Holiday we will celebrate Monday. What is this Monday? A great day to get a deal on a new TV? The perfect time to buy a new Car? The unofficial … Read more
We had a tornado warning at the Capitol today and the house photographer snapped these pictures of the storm approaching.
Now this is the story all about howMy phones got flipped, turned upside downAnd I’d like to take a minute just sit right thereI’ll tell you how I became an android user? Ok…Ok… Yes, I hate Android. Yes, I hate the fact the 99.7% of all Android smart phones vulnerable to serious data leakage. Yes, I have … Read more
A few months ago a did a short phone interview with the National Conference of State Legislatures magazine. This is what that interview turned into: Q and A With Jerry Gamblin Hopefully I dont sound totally dumb.
My autumn blazing maple tree’s leaves have been looking a little brown and wilty this spring. I am not sure if it is because of the wet spring we are having or if there is something else wrong with the tree. If you have any ideas please let me know.