: About Me

Hello to one and all who view this. My name is Jeff. I am 48 years old and disabled. I am a veteran of the U.S. Army and a retired member of the Wisconsin Army National Guard. In my life to date, I have worn many hats when it comes to work; a food service specialist, baker, dry-waller, musician, small business owner, retail clerk, cannery worker and a few other odd jobs.

Life has allowed me the chance to travel through much of the U.S. and it has allowed me the opportunity to visit places like Germany, Belgium, Panama and Australia.

My interests include cooking, writing, music, on line/computer golf, reading and following the sports of the world via the television or computer, just to name a few.

My passion is ...

cooking & writing

I know too much about ...

nothing

My parents always told me ...

you can't worry about that which you can't control.

My childhood ambition ...

join the military

My favorite memory ...

Australia

Why I write ...

its relaxing and it allows me to unclutter jumbled thoughts.

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

Reading: Louis L'Amour Watching: CSI, Criminal Minds Listening to: Classic Country & the oldies.

My first job ...

Bailing hay

My best moment ...

Joining the army

My inspiration ...

My parents

Politics, News & Issues > Government & Policies Changing driver's license requirements to save young lives

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Alcohol use and speed related issues cut short the lives of all too many young motorists in the US. Teen death fatalities from driving accidents causes 36% of all deaths to teenagers. The question is, how do we combat this horrible loss of life? Many states have adopted graduated drivers licensing such as found in many European countries. A learners permit is first required with a minimum number of hours of class room instruction followed with driver simulator training, a defensive driving course and then a mandatory behind the wheel training program. During this period, the young driver h...

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