Author Archives: jimbiggs23

We’re still here! (part 2)

…continued OK, where was I? Oh that’s right, I was singing about A Few of My Favorite Things: TV shows Homeland – I’m getting caught up on Season 4 now, I’m about halfway through. So far this season the lead … Continue reading

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We’re still here!

It’s been drawn to my attention that I haven’t made an entry in this blog in over a year. That couldn’t be right so I checked and it has: Where does the time go? It sure flies when you’re having … Continue reading

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Some interesting facts?

The latest installment in my “I probably should’ve paid more attention in high school” book series is a book called A Short History of Nearly Everything by Bill Bryson (that reminds me of a Rodney Dangerfield joke: ‘I always dreamt … Continue reading

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Goodbye Barney, hello Webster

7 ½ years of loyalty and faithful dedication meeting our transportation needs , Barney the Van is hanging up his chrome sport wheels and retiring from our service. In a few days he’ll be moving from the garage to his … Continue reading

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Stirring the pot (for a change)

I just realized that I’ve had this blog open and kept it fairly active for just over a year (this includes my time wandering aimlessly in the Twitter world – Jimmy Fallon and Ellen DeGenerous tweet WAY too often!). My … Continue reading

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‘So far, REALLY good’

And now, a message from the sweeter and more likeable half of Jim & Jen. I was instruc- asked to put this entry into my blog as is, so you know I didn’t have anything like editorial influence over its … Continue reading

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Just how rich IS Bill Gates, anyway?

Do you know who Neil DeGrasse Tyson is? He narrated that show Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey that was on FOX recently and is a frequent guest on late night talk shows. He’s an astrophysicist, and he’s seriously smart. He’s one … Continue reading

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General Lee, Mr. Chips and Me

It’s here! It’s here! After about ten months of eager anticipation, my new computer (Mr. Chips) arrived. I kind of half-expected it to be ready last September, even though I was doubtful. The end of summer came and went and … Continue reading

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LIS is a two person joyride (part II)

…Continued As I was saying – What does a person do when he finds himself in a situation like mine and doesn’t have a Jen in his life or come from a loving family? I guess you would end up … Continue reading

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Locked-In Syndrome is a two person joyride

Nobody ever told either of us that this was gonna be easy. Boy, has it ever lived up to that. When I stroked out and slipped into LIS almost eight years ago, neither of us had a clue as to … Continue reading

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