Even after the third viewing of PHM, the luster hasn't worn off. Very good film.

And then there was the time that you almost forgot that you're taking part in a stargazing party after work.

Cool views of Jupiter, the Orion Nebula, and other bright objects in the sky.

Is it difficult to find a decent jambon-beurre in these parts?

OPPORTUNITY: The Space Telescope Science Institute in Baltimore, MD, is searching for a postdoctoral researcher to work on JWST investigations of AGN feedback, shock physics, and the response of the interstellar medium in both nearby and distant galaxies: https://bit.ly/4ekselL

Lovely splashdown. Welcome home, Artemis II.

Went to a late evening show of Project Hail Mary last night. Very good film.

Streaming live views of Orion while at work.

Nice Artemis II launch.

Copy. You're going to be just fine on air, Kate.

Are you at KSC with launch credentials? Either way it's going to be neat.

An obscure movie reference:

"Who are your influences?"

#irishsoul

3.14159 (et cetera)

Exactly 20 years ago, Johns Hopkins University took a chance on an expatriate Detroiter.

Question: Is it okay for friends to say "I love you" to each other?

@ttrekkie.bsky.social Thanks for the letter -- you shouldn't have. #peaceandlonglife

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Look -- a Superb Owl!

Progressives user here, Dr. Noisy. It took me a while to get used to them.

According to the Red Cross, my blood donation helped at least one patient at John's Hopkins Hospital. Neat.

Merry 2026, everyone.

Today's wakeup song is "Ahmad's Blues" by the Miles Davis Quintet.

AOS and comm check. Merry hoho, everyone. In Michigan later today.

NASA Mission 12-24 YouTube video by Chris Byrne

youtube.com/watch?v=TLww...

"...and to all, an uneventful rest period."

Keep warm & have a good holiday, Gene.

Merry gobble, everyone.

Today, my mind reflected on the fact that 35 years ago this week (1990!) was the first year that I worked my first holiday season. My time in the retail world is over, but I certainly empathize with anyone who needs to do it.

"Happy Holidays from Brookstone Fairlane. How can we help you today?"

Have a good (and possibly tasty) National Sandwich Day, folks -- which is today.

Best anniversary wishes to the STS-133 NASA Tweetup folks. Virtual toast later tonight?

The view right now, shortly after donating blood.

Sore hips and ankles, but otherwise finished upright this morning.

*insert palpable crackling SRB sound here*

The best 105 days spent.