A few years ago, I decided to take my sons on an educational trip of Paris. Okay, I like Paris – the cafes, the food, the architecture – but I knew it was important to get them out of their… Read More ›
Travel
She’s so picky she’s probably waiting for a man with a “Warp Drive” zipper…
(Note: I had nothing to do with this blog post. -GG) The incredibly lovely and intelligent woman I share this blog with, Geek Goddess, is single. She doesn’t mind, she has a very busy and successful career. She goes on… Read More ›
Taquerias – Fine Dining in the Oil Field
In my quest to find the perfect authentic Mexican taco, I was directed to a small place located near my office, called Taqueria El Dorado. It’s in a crappy little strip, next to a pawn shop, a couple closed-up storefronts,… Read More ›
Thank you London, a lesson in “Keep Calm and Carry On”
My husband has a job in which he often travels to Europe. One of the best perks of his job is being able to live for a bit in Brussels, and also bringing the children on frequent trips to Europe…. Read More ›
Wings ‘n Things: A Passenger’s View to General Aviation Flying
This is a story about planes. Private planes, small planes. I’m not a pilot. I’m not planning on becoming a pilot. At my core, I’m engineer and a science fangirl, and I love to constantly learn new things. I like… Read More ›
Adventures for the Mind!
When I was growing up there was one person in my group of friends that was always the best to hang out with. She was always coming up with crazy plans, and able to convince everyone to go along with… Read More ›
My Grandfather, a First World War Vet
My Papa served in World War I as a teenager. Oakley George Baker was born in Louisiana in 1899, son of poor farmers, left school in the third grade, joined the Army for a year, was married, raised a family,… Read More ›
Loving County Part 1 – Crappy Places to Be From
Loving County, Texas is the least populated county in the lower 48 states. Located in western Texas, near the point where the southeastern corner of New Mexico juts into the Lone Star State, it’s a vast, flat prairie of grasslands… Read More ›
George Strait Doesn’t Eat Here: Fine Dining in the Oil Field
When I wrote about Goldsmith earlier, I said that there was only one restaurant left in town. I lied. There are two. I can be forgiven, since there is no sign on the place indicating a business, and unless you… Read More ›
Flaming Drink and Dancers at the Mai Kai
The Mai Kai restaurant in Ft. Lauderdale Florida is unique. It’s a restaurant where the decor has seen better days and the food is not very good, but I highly recommend it. That is because the Mai Kai isn’t just… Read More ›
Two Different Girls 