We’re in Mexico Beach, Florida for most of the week with Jose’s family. It’s been a lot of fun so…
Where in the World…
I LOVE MAPS. I always have. One time when I was in college, my friend Kent and I drove from…
Friday Frivolity
I’ve come across a bunch of interesting things on the Internet lately and want to share some of them here. …
Backyard Bunny
Bunny in the Backyard We should probably mow our backyard. The grass is getting pretty tall, and the weeds are…
Catch-Up
Whew! I worked our first STS-133 rendezvous sim yesterday. It was a real doozy, with multiple failures that required a…
The View From Above
Astronauts are an interesting bunch. They are outgoing, intelligent, motivated, driven, hard-working…you name it. But most of them are technical…
Mid-Year
Hurricane Alex hit the Mexican coast hundreds of miles away, but we’re still getting a stiff breeze and periodic heavy…
Wild Blue Yonder
Back at the end of April, we had our last gasp of absolutely gorgeous weather, with low humidity and crystal…
Parental Units
Every time I see my parents, I am struck with the realization that I am really (really) lucky to have…
Y Freedom Tri Race Report
Jose and me, pre-race! Mom took photos! I did the Y Freedom Tri — a sprint distance race — over…
Homemade Gelato
A few weeks ago, you may have seen this if you follow me on Twitter: Yes, the weekend after we…
Home Sweet Home
My parents arrived late last night for a 5-day visit. I’m excited to see them, and excited that they get…
