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The Gravy Train for Women in STEM
Some time ago, I had a business lunch with a co-worker and a consultant. The consultant, who I will call Steve because that is his name, suddenly announced that he was trying to re-tool his business to include his wife… Read More ›
Canned Hams and Other Hobbies
I have a friend who has gotten into ‘Van Life’ in a big way. I’ve been watching his progress and listening to his podcasts (which you can find Here) even though I have no interest in building out or traveling… Read More ›
Flying After COVID-19
In 2001, I flew a trip about 10 days after 9/11, during the first week that commercial flights resumed, going from Dallas to Traverse City Michigan, via Chicago O’Hare. The security lines were long, very long and slow. Restaurants in… Read More ›
Memorial Day in Europe
Long ago my family and I lived in Europe. My husband’s work was there and we have stayed in touch with many of our friends. He received an email from a wonderful woman that helped him with his French, Nada…. Read More ›
Fine Dining in the Oilfield: The Pioneer Cafe
Tiny restaurant serves burgers, beer, and history.
Trump’s Wall
So I think we’ve tried to avoid politic here on the TDG site, but an example of just how crazy things have become was related to me recently. A friend had lunch with his conservative co workers, and the WALL… Read More ›
#Hatch Green Chiles Are (Nearly) Here
Summer brings heat. But not all heat comes from the sun. It’s Hatch chile season!
Paper or Plastic?
This is a brief overview of the manufacture of paper and of plastic, and is not intended to be comprehensive, or a chemistry class. It was original posted on the SWIFT blog of the James Randi Educational Foundation website (randi.org)… Read More ›
New Travel Organizer!
For Christmas, my son gave me a cool new item that I had not seen before. I think he intended it for my messy vanity, but I found it a perfect travel companion. The Lay-N-Go Cosmos is a cosmetic bag… Read More ›
Two Different Girls 