Today, Wally Funk, 82, became the oldest person to fly in suborbital space. She trained as an astronaut in the 60s when women were not allowed to become astronauts. As I was watching, I couldn't help but think of Dan and mom one Christmas. Dan was fascinated with space exploration. He was going to be... Continue Reading →
That time of year
Dear Dan, It's Christmastime again. Everything makes me think of you. "The Christmas Story" is on; I think of you. "Mr. Magoo's A Christmas Carol"; I think of you. Alister Sim "A Christmas Carol"; I think of you. "Hallelujah Chorus"; I think of you. Edmond Scientific, Christmas trees, Santa on a firetruck; I think of... Continue Reading →
Merry Christmas
Dear Dan, Merry Christmas bro! Of course I've been thinking of Christmases past. Mom and Dad used to go through Edmond Scientific's catalog One year you got a oil refinery that pumped colored water through the parts. Very cool. Another year you got a bubbler that worked by the heat of your hand. I was... Continue Reading →