Spring 2024 semester is almost over. During break I will travel for about 9 days visiting people. But before the end of the semester I am mapping out summer. I have several fiction projects. Two are complete and need rewrites. The Lion’s Paw 2 is self published and is being sold on Amazon. Birth of …
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Birth of Jai
I wrote a novel about five years ago named Birth of Jai. I have revisted it since then, and even done some major rewriting. In spite of my efforts, I haven’t gotten an agent to take it on yet. I’m at threshold of another attempt. I have ideas that will give the book more interest. …
Almost Spring Break 2024
I just made reservations for 8 dives that I will do over Spring break 2024. I am looking forward to them. The first four are shallow since I have not been in the water (exception Alexander Springs) since December 15. The next two are deep, but I am certified for 100 feet. The last two …
Wrapping Up and Getting Started
I’m wrapping up Fall 2023 semester. Of course, I am spending lots of time grading. While I have TAs, they can’t grade the 150-pages senior design 1 papers. I have one more exam tonight that is student presentations. After it’s over I will enter these grades and be cinished with COP 4331 grading. I also …
25 Percent
Well, the current semester is 25 percent complete. I gave the first test in programming languages on Thursday. Most everyone did extermeley well. A few students did not, but I hope they do better the next three secctions of the course. Senior Design is almost done with pitches. Students should be able to get their …
Getting in Shape
I’ve been on the carnivore diet for about two weeks now, and my body is responding well. I can tell that I am leaning down. I feel great. Sleep is a bit worse as I am getting used to not having a store of carbs that I have eaten. I am also lifting weights three …
Ready, Get Set, Go
Classes start tomorrow. I have most of my material prepared. There are a few gaps that I can deal with since they don’t occur until later in the semester. This includes the MERN A, B, and C lectures for COP 4331. These seem to change every semester due to changes in hosting. I also need …
Ready for Fall 2023 Semester
I have the next eight days with which to prepare for Fall 2023 semester. Right now I am abaout 1/3 of the way there. My two biggest concerns are COP 4020 and COP 4331. I like to have everything ready when the semester starts including assignments, tests, and lectures. Senior Design 1 and 2 are …
Ah, Florida
Life in the Sunshine State is a unique blend of natural beauty, vibrant culture, and countless opportunities for adventure. Its year-round warm climate offers residents a chance to savor outdoor activities anytime, from visiting pristine beaches to exploring lush, tropical landscapes. The coastline presents stunning sunrises and sunsets that encapsulate the beauty of Florida’s geography. …
Color… Music… Are They Related
Many years ago I was involved in a cool music project that I am now getting ready to pursue again with updated technology. So what did I do many years ago? A friend of mine in Miami created a transparent flute made of Lexan–a touch space-age plastic. It wasn’t cheap, they keys were gold plated. …