Randy Pausch

I have been thinking about the life of Randy Pausch since his passing a few days ago. I have been saddened by the thought of his wife, children, and family who are about to experience the going through. I cannot imagine what they must feel and how their lives will be so positively and negatively impacted at the same time. Hopefully they will not be hounded by press and media. Personally he was an inspiration to me and our meeting was the catalyst for applying for my doctorate in instrucional technology. I imagine I am only like millions of others who were touched by his life. So every once in a while, over the last couple of days, he has crept into my thoughts and helped me to keep my focus on where I am headed. Emulating a spirit who lives carpe diem is a welcome path for me.