World record 50-ship formation over NASCAR at Phoenix International Raceway
World record 50-ship formation flight over NASCAR to celebrate Phoenix International Raceway’s 50th anniversary. Every pilot is certified to fly formation (“carded” …
I’m over being an “Ideal Worker”
I’m tired of being a good little worker bee. Free stock image. It occurred to me earlier this week that I have …
The secret to silky smooth homemade ice cream: “Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams”
“Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams at Home” is artfully designed and easy to read. And no, I’m not a paid sponsor, just a …
Paper note-taking: Not old-school… genius
Is the pen mightier than the laptop? Apparently so. One of the first things my university students learn about me is that …
Stop everything and make these fudgy Nutella brownies right now!
Fudgy Nutella brownie happiness. Without question, I believe in love at first sight. At least when it comes to baked goods. Case …
The picture that horrified me into finally going to the gym
What a pound looks like… a slab of butter. As much needed rain pelted down from slate skies, I contemplated the day, …
Stop bright-siding me
Chest heaving, I lay on the floor, clutching a knee and half-crying. I’d just tumbled head first into a stack of plastic …
A grateful heart: Witnessing a first breath
A two-day old baby sleeping on your chest… One of life’s great pleasures I think. (Especially when you don’t have to change …
A grateful heart: The smell of rain
Today’s Sacramento rain storm even made the rocks pretty. Our new moss rock boulders came alive with color today. Loamy? Earthy? Plain …
The Circle: Because 1984 wasn’t scary enough
Dave Eggers’ The Circle, a truly terrifying read. When my best friend emailed and said “You must read ‘The Circle’ IMMEDIATELY,” I …