NASA successfully launched Artemis 2, its first astronaut mission to the moon since 1972 on April 1. The mission sent four astronauts on a 10-day trip around the moon aboard the Orion spacecraft which travel further from earth than any human has ever traveled.
On Friday evening, the spacecraft will reenter the earth atmosphere and splash down off the coast of California. The mission restarts manned space flights to the Moon and an eventual landing in 2028. It’s a very exciting time to be alive … just as it was for “those of us who were around” during the Apollo space program.
Have you ever given thought to how much data is being collected when you are using computers, tablets, phones and devices these days? The answer would be A LOT!
If you’ve never thought about it … just ask the question, why do so many Internet companies give away their services for free?
As a child of the space race growing up in the 1960s and 70s, astronauts and NASA could do no wrong in my eyes — of course I wasn’t paying taxes either. 😉
On the other hand, when you think of beautiful states, California comes to mind … until you witness the political mismanagement that has been turning life there into a nightmare. The once magical Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood has turned into a skid row. Depressing. ☹️
Once again, we were proud of Taylor and Megan for helping out Batavia Township with last weekend’s Easter Egg hunt. The kids (and parents) really had fun and I think “the bunny” and his helpers enjoyed it too. 😊
The Oostras returned from their week in Maui and from all accounts had a really nice trip. The flights were long, but the weather, after the prior weeks near record Kona rains, was mild and offered sun (but according to Katelyn — wind). But then again it is the tropical Hawaiian climate and one never knows.
Saved this video a while ago and since “knot” tying” is something I’ve tinkered with since I was a kid, decided this was a worth filler. Another way to tie a hitch knot. 😊
“Monday morning you look so fine.” And so began the first song that appeared on Fleetwood Mac’s first album with newcomers Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks. This album, simply titled Fleetwood Mac, went on to sell millions of copies and so launched the members of Fleetwood Mac into super-stardom.
Happy Easter. Believers are blessed to have assured salvation in our risen Lord, Jesus Christ.
The angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay.”
– Matthew 28: 5-6
There is no consensus on the source of the response “He is risen indeed”. Some believe that it comes from Luke 24:33-34 “There they found the Eleven and those with them, assembled together and saying, ‘It is true! The Lord has risen and has appeared to Simon.'” Regardless of the initial source, the phrase has become part of the Christian tradition. The greeting is used by many to celebrate the belief in the resurrection of Jesus Christ on Easter morning.
NASA successfully launched Artemis 2, its first astronaut mission to the moon since 1972 on April 1. The mission sent four astronauts on a 10-day trip around the moon aboard the Orion spacecraft which travel further from earth than any human has ever traveled.
why do so many Internet companies give away their services for free? 
