It was a strange weekend, with brief periods of intense activity followed by long naps, and capped with a slow,…
Summer Kickoff Fun Run
Contrary to what Joe says, I didn’t know every 5th person at the Summer Kickoff Fun Run this morning. Maybe…
While I was busy flying
While I was busy flying on the Vomit Comet yesterday, my brother was busy graduating from Carolina with his Masters…
Seven years ago, this was
Seven years ago, this was me on the Vomit Comet. (No, that was not posed. Yes, I was actually puking.)…
It’s semi-official — I’ve been
It’s semi-official — I’ve been assigned to my first space shuttle flight! Assuming I get certified within a reasonable amount…
Jose took me to the
Jose took me to the symphony last Friday night to hear them perform Holst’s “The Planets” while they showed imagery…
My Vomit Comet team’s experiment
My Vomit Comet team’s experiment passed the Test Readiness Review this morning and we’re set to fly! I’ve been really…
When we flew on the
When we flew on the Vomit Comet in 1999, my pre-flight training ride in the hypobaric chamber was interesting —…
My Vomit Comet team is
My Vomit Comet team is here from the great state of Wisconsin. Did I mention I’m mentoring a Vomit Comet…
I’ve been pretty good about
I’ve been pretty good about my exercise for the last week and a half; it helps to have someone else…
Letters to the Editor, Stanford
Letters to the Editor, Stanford Magazine, May/June 2006: I am writing as a proud alumnus of Stanford and a proud…
Last night I freaked out
Last night I freaked out a little bit. I can honestly say that hadn’t happened in quite a while, and…
