Burchie's Place

My name is Bob Burchfield. I'm in my 28th year as an employee of the University of Indianapolis (UIndy). I'm also Owner and Publisher of AroundIndy.com (Indiana's #1 events Web site), an adjunct faculty member at UIndy teaching 7-8 courses annually in Microsoft Office and Web Design, and a Web developer and designer with more than two dozen projects to date.

I'm just in the process of experimenting with this site right now using one of the increasingly popular Content Management Systems (CMS), so there's not all that much here at the moment. Some aspects I understand, others I just don't get, and still others I can't make work to save my soul. As I become more proficient with CMS implementation, I intend to add interesting and useful content and options that will make this site more worthy of recurring visits. Until then: stay tuned.

ABOVE: In memory of my mom, who died at age 92 on June 22, 2011. As the days have gone by and I've had time to reflect on her passing, I realize what a remarkable woman she was. When I was just 12, she drove me around town every morning -- at 4 AM, no less -- to help me deliver my Indianapolis Star paper route. She sent me $50 a month when I was in college, when $50 was a lot of money to her. An accomplished typist and administrative assistant, she helped me type my term papers. She taught me to type when I was just 8 years old -- on one of those old Royal manual typewriters -- and so I could type over 100 wpm by the time I got to high school. Turns out it was one of the best skills she gave me considering the kind of work I do now. She even went with me to help me pick out the engagement ring when I had chosen the woman I wanted to marry. At every important juncture in my life, she was there. She was a quiet woman who kept to herself, unwavering in her beliefs, stubborn and bullheaded as could be (now you know where I got those traits), but unfailingly devoted to her family. She was the ultimate mom. I miss her badly.