Looking for a New Job (Again) ...

Well, it's happened once again: Verifone laid-me off yesterday. So, if anyone needs a UNIX/Linux C++ developer, let me know!

Happy Belated Birthday, Vanessa

My first daughter, Vanessa was born July 27th. I am late wishing her a Happy Birthday.

I have been late for several years when it comes to dealing with Vanessa.

We have drifted apart, and I am extremely heartsick because of it.

Vanessa, if you read this, please call me!!! Please know that I really do love you, my Little PunkABee!!!

So,

Happy Birthday, Vanessa!!!

Goodbye, Mr. Spock

Leonard Nimoy died yesterday at age 83. He had a very serious case of COPD and it finally took his life.

The nine-year-old Keith took it pretty hard. I heard a few people at work actually gasp out loud when they heard the news.

I'm glad he is finally at rest.

Live Long, and Prosper, Mr. Spock.

By NBC Television (ebay item front release) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

A New Beginning ... (cue the sappy music)

On Monday, I start work at my new job with Verifone. I'll be working in the Petroleum and Convenience Store section.

I'm really grateful to three good friends who gave me great references during the hiring process:

• Martin Roberts
• Doug Bormann
• Joel Reece

Thanks, guys!

It Was Twenty-Five Years Ago um, the Other Day ...

Cheryl and I just celebrated our 25th-wedding anniversary back on 12 January 2015. My has time flown by. I sure love her!

Welcome Tanner Widdoes!!!

Tanner Widdoes was born on 03 September 2014. He weighed seven pounds, seven ounces and was 20 inches long. Mom and baby are doing well!

"We are Eliminating Your Position ..."

Well after five years as a full-time programmer and eight months before that as a contractor, Elavon has eliminated my position. I wasn't the only one to suffer the same fate.

They let go a very skilled and valuable programmer who had been at Elavon for over fifteen years. All in all I think four or five people got the axe.

So if you hear of anyone needing an old, UNIX-C++/C programmer who knows relational databases, TCP/IP, UNIX IPC resources, and lots of other APIs and such, have them visit my resume online here: