Yes, you've probably heard this already, and social media circles were all a-Twitter yesterday...but it's fascinating news.Former NASA astronaut Mae Jemison, the first African-American woman to go into space in 1992, will lead a space research foundation devoted to supporting research in human interstellar travel. Ms. Jemison's proposal was ( Read more... )

Member of extended family to me, at yesterday's New Year's Day party:

"Have you gained some weight?  You're looking really good!"

...Happy New Year, folks! Stay beautiful inside & out.

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A happy Christmas to those who celebrate!
Best wishes for a peaceful, healthy, and creative 2011 to all.

I'll be off to enjoy my Anglo-Catholic Episcopalian self at Midnight Mass several hours from now.  This week, I have averaged 2 cakes or pies baked per day. Last night'sdinner was well stir-fried tofu & veg, a final nod to delicious but ( Read more... )

This viral video of Huntsville, Alabama resident Antoine Dodson made the online rounds last week to the amusement of some and the consternation of others. Reactions to the clip indicate that many laughed at, rather than with, someone who committed a heroic act, but apparently is too Black, too gay, and too poor/working class to get much respect.  

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