Since 2009, a group of science-loving geeks based in Atlanta have sponsored a Star Party each year, to share conversation, cocktails, food, and science. The Star Party is an annual charity cocktail party. The goal is to have a wonderful… Read More ›
Phil Plait
Dressing for Alaska
I have to admit, I fell in love with Alaska during my first cruise. My friend Jeff Wagg, cruise organizer genius, put together a fantastic cruise for the JREF. Alaska is perfect for cruising. Much of the state is only… Read More ›
Getting it Wrong in the Movies
This is something I feel strongly about. Sort of like Phil Plait aka the “Bad Astronomer” must feel like when he sees science fiction movie scenes that violate the rules of physics and the conservation of momentum. You know in… Read More ›
Scenes outside of Juneau
A few years ago, I had the opportunity to spend a few hours in and around Juneau, Alaska. (This was before most Americans had ever heard of Sarah Palin, by the way.) While many of my travel companions elected to… Read More ›
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 ›
Two Different Girls 