Category Archives: Series

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Respect, Relationship, Responsibility, and Stuffed Animals

Our second-oldest daughter and her husband live and run their businesses on the homestead where my mother grew up. Our oldest daughter moved there, some years back. That’s another story for another time. The oldest daughter and I enjoy a … Continue reading

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Traveling With a Determined Cat

My folks tell me that Boots was the liveliest of his litter. But Boots was a cat, so he was often anything but lively. Regal, yes; spritely, no. His capacity for liveliness may explain why my father made a strong … Continue reading

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Artemis II, Around the Moon and Back: Wow

Written as Artemis II returned from the Moon: how I see going to the Moon and beyond, what is new in this mission, and what is not new. Continue reading

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Another Step in a Long, Long Journey

A few thoughts about the April 1 Artemis II launch, Apollo missions, and wondering what is over the next hill. Continue reading

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My Dad, His Friends, and Free Roller Coaster Rides

Maybe the amusement park ride operator had a heart of gold. But the free rides ended for my father when his mother found out. Continue reading

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