STS-135 is scheduled to launch tomorrow at 10:26 a.m. Central time. It will be the last launch of the space…
Cruisin' Clear Lake
Our friends Katie and Andrew, who we’ve gotten to know very well over the last couple years, are moving back…
links for 2011-07-05
The History of the Space Shuttle – Alan Taylor – In Focus – The Atlantic A great collection of photos…
Defying Gravity
I had a great time last week serving again as a mentor for NASA’s Reduced Gravity Education Flight Program. It…
Y Freedom Tri Race Report
I did the 5th annual Y Freedom Tri in Pearland on Sunday morning. I felt really antsy and unsettled on…
This 'n That
It’s another hot, hot, HOT Monday and I feel sticky and sweaty from being outside most of the day. See,…
links for 2011-06-23
Air Conditioning the Military Costs More Than NASA's Entire Budget To be clear, by posting this I do not mean…
Doing a Rain Dance
So you may have noticed if you follow me on Twitter that there was big news yesterday: IT RAINED. Yes,…
links for 2011-06-21
How to Land Your Kid in Therapy – The Atlantic (tags: parenting psychology happiness self-esteem)
Splish Splash
Last night I swam laps for the first time since March 2010. I’ll let that sink in for a minute….
Purple Fuzz
I don’t know what these flowers are, but they were all over a large flower bed at the Royal Observatory…
Girly
I got a much-needed haircut after work yesterday. It’s not drastically different from anything I’ve had before, just below my…
