Year: 2011
Who Will You Meet at the Next Cocktail Reception? Maybe a Rocket Scientist.
Tonight was one of those nights I’m reminded I have a pretty groovy job. Because of my relationship with the Florida Outdoor Writers Association (FOWA; disclosure: I’m currently on the Board), I know someone who belongs to a sports car club which happened to be hosting its annual meeting in Punta Gorda, Fla., this weekend. […]
Continue Reading#NASATweetup: NASA’s Eyes on the Solar System in 3-D
Totally Gnarly! Viewing Our Solar System in 3-D Hop an asteroid, get up close to a satellite and see the ENTIRE Solar System move in real time or see it move in four days per second with NASA’s Eyes on the Solar System. It’s a pretty cool 3-D look at the universe compiled with real […]
Continue ReadingWordless Wednesday: #NASATweetup Lift Off to Mars
More posts about the Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) NASA Tweetup (Nov. 25 & 26, 2011) will follow soon but in the meantime, enjoy these snapshots. Additional photos can be found on my Flickr account. Oh, and don’t ya just love this retro photo of me and my siblings at the Kennedy Space Center from 1981? […]
Continue ReadingWomen’s Outdoor Weekend Scheduled for March 16 – 18, 2012, Near Fort Myers, Florida
If you’ve always wanted to give camping, kayaking, and maybe fishing a try, then consider attending the Women’s Outdoor Weekend at Caloosahatchee Regional Park March 16 – 18, 2012, near Fort Myers, Florida. Local outdoors-women will be helping out and showing ladies a variety of outdoor activities including a hayride, wood burning, archery, camp cooking, […]
Continue ReadingIn Spirit of Giving, Artist Places Paintings in Trees
Paintings don’t necessarily grow on trees but those who find a Painting in a Tree may think otherwise. Since 2009, South Carolina Lowcountry artist West Fraser has placed seven paintings in various trees as part of his Painting in a Tree project for others to find and keep, but with strings attached. The finder needs […]
Continue ReadingWordless Wednesday: So Sleepy…
*yawn* Not only has it been an incredible day but it’s been an amazing week with much to share. Unfortunately, I haven’t figured out how to use my idle time driving to blog so today’s Wordless Wednesday post is a snapshot from tonight’s hotel. Quite regal, don’t ya think?
Continue ReadingAbercrombie & Kent Offers Solo-Friendly Adventures and Savings
‘Tis the season to begin dreaming planning 2012 vacations and although I have not traveled with them yet, Abercrombie & Kent has a decent reputation as being solo-friendly with their “Solo Savings” meaning, they either waive single supplements or reduce it by as much as 75 percent on many of their small, group escorted trips […]
Continue Reading#NASATweetup: Rock Star will.i.am Partners with NASA, Has a S.Y.S.T.E.M. to Make Science and Technology Cool
We are great explorers, we are an exploring species. ~ Lori Garver, Deputy Administrator of NASA Justin Timberlake may have brought sexy back but rock star will.i.am is making science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) rock-and-roll-cool with a S.Y.S.T.E.M., stimulating youth around science technology engineering mathematics. Coinciding with the launch of a United Launch Alliance […]
Continue Reading#NASATweetup: First Day and Oozing with Mars Scientific Goodness
Science is cool. No, wait. Science is ULTRA cool and nothing brings out the geek in me more than soaking up the wisdom of scientists and being surrounded by like-minded people. This weekend I’m attending #NASATweetup at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida for the Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) launch aboard a United Launch Alliance […]
Continue ReadingWordless Wednesday: I’m Thankful For…
Since Thanksgiving is tomorrow, thought I’d share, through images, some of the things I’m thankful for. I’ve experienced so many amazing things this year but what my happiness boils down to are a few simple things. Enjoy these snapshots from the year and tell me what you’re thankful for. I would really like to know.
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