It’s something I’ve always wanted to do. I get a shocked expression from my wife (and anyone willing to listen ) when I mention my idea. I have no shame in this regard to my family’s opinions. If I received a phone call, right at this moment, that I could travel into space, even aboard a hastily equipped space shuttle, even if I had to leave Vermilion right away to begin training, I wouldn’t hesitate. I would definitely go. Read more on Stepping Back, Going Up…

The best part about spring is getting to play in the water. I spent a good part of the afternoon last weekend wandering around the yard splashing through puddles and squishing in the mud. My children wandered around with me. Or they did until one of them got a boot stuck and stood screaming with a white sock held dangling above a lone boot deep in some muck. Another one, my son, broke through ice and found himself standing in water up to his knees. I was left alone out in the wilderness. Read more on Spring Magic…