Bond, James Bond

August 17, 2010

So, that thing I keep talking about…you know, Space Camp?  It’s coming up soon (less than a week to go!), and I decided that not only am I going to bring my camera to take amazing photos for you (which will probably be blurry things of some one’s elbow while on the Multi-Axis Trainer), I [...]

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Idling

August 15, 2010

Did you know that today is National Relaxation Day? My family often jokes about my Grandfather’s inability to sit still.  Opening birthday gifts?  He’ll sit for two seconds before he’s up and off feeding the dogs or watering the plants or washing dishes.  And what’s frightening is that I think it runs in the family. [...]

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DANGEROUS STUFF!!!

August 12, 2010

Monthly housekeeping time. First up – SPACE CAMP!!!  We’re getting closer and closer to lift off and I am so insanely excited. I am also floored by how many of you are excited for me.  Honestly, I thought all the posts and tweets would start to bother you all, but instead I keep getting book [...]

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5 Books From My 2-Year-Old Niece

August 11, 2010

Last night I asked my sister what her daughter’s favorite books are.  Elsa just turned two and through her mom offered up five books that other kids her age might like. 1. Baby Einstein Neighborhood Animals by Julie Aigner-Clark - Apparently Elsa is quite the little imitator.  Every time my parents visit her they come back with [...]

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Women in Space

August 10, 2010

The major thought in my head recently has been, “OMG I’M GOING TO SPACE CAMP!!!!” – all caps, lots of exclamation marks. I’ve been spending my free evenings watching the Tom Hanks series From the Earth to the Moon which chronicles the Apollo program.  I’ve also been reading a lot to gear up for the [...]

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+6 to Perception

August 9, 2010

“I hope I don’t make a fool of myself,” said the girl who invited herself to a game of D&D despite never having played before.  Yes, I emailed a stranger and asked if I could join in the next time he and his friends played Dungeons & Dragons after seeing him mention the game on [...]

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