RIP Mars Lander PhoenixIn other news, I've had a pretty nice day off, so far.  Went out for lunch with Trudy (it's her birthday), and then attempted to fly a kite.  But the string kept breaking, and then I tore skin off my hand (which, of course, didn't hurt until I noticed it), and now I'm nice and exhausted from the walk down to the park and back ( Read more... )

Further thoughts about Avatar (you know the drill ( Read more... )

This could be a little more sonic.  I read this article on Popsci.com and kept vacillating between Dune and Doctor Who.  On one hand, I want to know the true lethality of "Muad'Dib."  On the other hand, they better not name the weapons factory Villengard, lest it be mysteriously destroyed and replaced with a banana grove ( Read more... )

So some kind souls have been posting the previews for the Eleventh Doctor up on YouTube.  And holy cow, I think I'm in love.  'Cause Eleven is looking very, very... Doctory.

( Cut for Spoiler Squee )

From Astronomy Picture of the Day, a truly breathtaking bit of video that, with no more than images and diagrams and text, expresses the glory of the universe.  Guys, I had goosebumps.

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The wind is howling outside ( Read more... )

WATER ON THE MOON!

I love science.

You guys, this is what is at the center of our galaxy.

::awestruck::

I kinda want that on my wall.

Note to self: do not attempt to audition for a solo whilst high on Benadryl.  It will only end in tears.

Well, not really, but my ability to sight-read and to keep up goes completely down the toilet.  It was bad.  And then I looked at the music today, having not had Benadryl since this morning, and it made so much more sense.

Am bouncing around A ( Read more... )

So ordinarily I'd be going to the singles' Bible study tonight, but my nose has decided to run non-stop, and while I'm certain it isn't a sinus infection and that I am not contagious, it's exactly the kind of unpleasantness I do not want to inflict on others at the moment.  I felt sorry enough for my coworkers having to listen to me honk every five ( Read more... )