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January 10, 2012
The Truth of Valor, Book 5 in the Science Fiction Series by Tanya Huff
I fell hard for Gunny Sergeant Torin Kerr in Valor's Choice, the first book in Tanya Huff's space opera series. Action packed, unique and unpredictable with one kick ass character is what caught my attention. I then devoured the next … Continue reading →
January 6, 2012
Saturn's Moon Enceladus Sparkles
Saturn holds a special place for me. It was the original setting of my first novel. I've followed the Cassini mission since it launched, to keep up to-date and see what's really out there. I'm glad the mission continues to … Continue reading →
January 3, 2012
What's That Plant Boy?
Any Stargate fans out there? I was a huge SG-1 fan. So much so, I used to often dream of stepping through the gate onto alien worlds. I loved those dreams and wish I really could step through the gate. … Continue reading →
December 23, 2011
I Want an Alien for Christmas
Best of the holiday season to you all! See you in 2012!
December 20, 2011
Super 8
Finally got around to watching Super 8. It's the story of a group of young people, mostly boys, making a movie. It takes place in the days of the walkman when the muscle car was still a common sight on … Continue reading →
December 16, 2011
Mysterious Object Found Near Mercury
End of November, footage of a coronal mass ejection highlighted a planet-sized object hanging around Mercury. Although some think it's a UFO, other scientists say that it's Mercury itself. Head NRL group scientist Russ Howard and lead ground systems engineer … Continue reading →
December 13, 2011
Lunar Eclipse
The lunar eclipse on December 10th began at 4:45 a.m. on the pacific coast of the US. I met one of my astronomizing buddies at 4:40 at Pilot Butte, a huge cinder cone in the middle of town. The reason … Continue reading →
December 9, 2011
Mr. Croup and Mr. Vandemar
Every time Mr. Croup and Mr. Vandemar came on scene, I cringed. Their character portrayals are so creepy and well done, that I've read Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman several times to study how he made me feel how I felt … Continue reading →
December 6, 2011
Orion was Worth the Wait
Friday I met a fellow star guide up at PMO for some stargazing. Oh, it was colder than is decent, but the sky was crystal clear, the roads were clear and I had a new polarizing filter to try out. … Continue reading →
December 2, 2011
Odyssey 5
Odyssey 5 originally aired on Showtime in 2002. I discovered it on dvd some time ago and finally got around to watching it. Starring Peter Weller (Robocop), Odyssey 5 is a routine space shuttle mission that escalates into a disaster. … Continue reading →
