Category Archives: General Ramblings

We Are Star Dust…

Here’s a favorite of mine: Neil deGrasse Tyson is the voice of space. Anyone who has ever been in love with outer space has probably heard Neil talk. And what a talker he is. He inspires. He truly makes us … Continue reading

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Endeavor Rolls Into Our Hearts

The Space Shuttle Endeavor continues to roll into our hearts, as it made its final trip to the California Science Center this last weekend. Though many people question why we pursue space science, there is little doubt that many more … Continue reading

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Felix Leaps From Space Into Our Hearts

On Sunday, October 14, 2012, one man completed his quest to make the longest base jump ever. After an aborted attempt a few days prior, all systems were go on a gloriously beautiful New Mexico day. That history past (Joe … Continue reading

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The Pictures of Nature

Have you ever just stopped and looked around in amazement at just how gorgeous the pictures of nature are? Today, we finally had some rain and the resulting sky and clouds were absolutely breathtaking. I wanted to stop and take … Continue reading

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Overcoming Differences

Isn’t this image of the insides of the Hagia Sophia absolutely breathtaking (thanks Wikipedia for the image, for the history, and for finally teaching me how to say the name properly)?                   … Continue reading

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And Nature Creates All

                          If you haven’t visited the National Geographic site in a while (like me – I’m sorry), then you’ve been missing some spectacular Photos of the Day. This gorgeous … Continue reading

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Resistance Is NOT Futile

Reddit shared a few images that instantly reminded me of that famous Borg phrase, “Resistance is futile.” Well, by the looks of things, resistance is not futile at all. Take a look at: Resistance Cat           … Continue reading

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Thought For The Day: Never Too Small

              So, life is difficult and you don’t feel like you’re large enough to make a difference. Not in size. Not in impact. Not in significance. So, take a look at this African proverb … Continue reading

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Thought For The Day (Part 2) – Life Doesn’t Follow A Straight Line

        So, here’s Part 2 to the Thought(s) of the Day, and it’s a straightforward one: Life doesn’t follow a straight line. So, how do we know this? How about the fact that we have a tough … Continue reading

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Thought For The Day (Part 1) – Fail… To Get The Point of Life

        It’s been a little while since I shared an Umairism, but today seems to be a good day for a Thought(s) of the Day. Yup, it’s going to be a two-parter because he’s been slinging so … Continue reading

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