Recent Posts - page 63
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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 ›
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Concrete and Feathers; Engineers and Artists
My husband, aka “Pool Boy” and I were recently horrified to discover, when checking on our lake cabin, that the supports for the dock were not safe. We knew that unless we switched all our friends to anorexic super models,… Read More ›
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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 ›
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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 ›
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I’m a bad bad friend (again!)
I promised Naomi that I would wake up bright and early and post the draft of her latest blog. However, I am a BAD FRIEND. WordPress doesn’t want to allow me to post drafts saved by my dear friend. WordPress… Read More ›
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Husbands and Wives and Bears, O My!
My husband and I met when we were very young. I was 17, he was 18. Over the following years we dated and kept in touch. Eventually we did what we always knew we would. We got married. Problem is,… Read More ›
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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 ›
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What Happened to Kindness?
Ainsi certains jours paraît Une flamme à nos yeux A l’église où j’allais On l’appelait le Bon Dieu L’amoureux l’appelle l’amour Le mendiant la charité Le soleil l’appelle le jour Et le brave homme la bonté So some days seem A flame in our… Read More ›
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Open Letter to a Scared Young Woman
Dear Young Woman in front of me at the line at Target, I wish to first say to you, you are very strong and brave. I noticed you right away, who would not? You look like a petite Taylor Swift. … Read More ›
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Devil’s Footprints – Another Skeptical Look
Mysterious footprints in the snow are nothing new. A good book on skeptic history will cover the case of the “devil’s footprints” in the snow. Joe Nickel has covered the mystery of the footprints that appeared in the snow, covering… Read More ›
Featured Categories
Family ›
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Maryland Crabs, When I Would Supply Dinner for Free
September 21, 2014
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Happy Birthday to An Awesome Young Man
August 26, 2014
Food ›
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Fine Dining in the Oilfield: The Pioneer Cafe
February 1, 2017
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#Hatch Green Chiles Are (Nearly) Here
August 16, 2016
Friday Fun ›
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French Bread or French Toast for your Poodle (or other dog)
September 5, 2014
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Weird and Wonderful Summer Cocktails – Friday Fun
August 15, 2014
Friends ›
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Not a Good Day
September 23, 2015
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Visiting New Hampshire, and Gathering Wool
December 29, 2014
General Stuff! ›
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Explaining the NSC, from a former staffer
January 30, 2017
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Top Ten Searches Which Find our Blog!
November 24, 2014
History ›
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Memorial Day in Europe
May 29, 2017
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Decorating and Gifting with POSTCARDS!
January 16, 2016
Science ›
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The Gravy Train for Women in STEM
November 3, 2021
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Sex education….science vs. religion
January 27, 2015
Skeptic ›
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Where I Listen to Crazy Conspiracy Theory Show So You Don’t Have To
October 18, 2015
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I’m Going to TAM. I Hope You Are, Too.
May 14, 2015
Travel ›
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Canned Hams and Other Hobbies
July 16, 2021
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Flying After COVID-19
May 25, 2020
Work and Jobs ›
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A Day in the Life of an Engineering Director
February 5, 2015
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The People You Meet in the Library, Part 1
September 29, 2014