One Hazard of Engineering College – The Serial Killer
An extra hazard for women, not just those in the College of Engineering - a serial killer had escaped from jail, and we were one of his hunting grounds.
Are You Intensely Curious?
Are You Intensely Curious?
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One Hazard of Engineering College – The Stinky Student
The stinky Engineering College student would come to class just before it started, or he would be late. He would find a seat and then the seat shuffle started.
Ghostly Engineer’s First Day of Work at NASA
On my first day at NASA, my office mates thought I was a ghost. We became very close over time and learned a lot about bias and prejudice.
Love My Blended Family in the American Revolution
We think of blended families as a modern phenomenon, but they were pretty standard in Colonial times. I wrote a story based on historical records of my ancestor Arthur Parr and his relatives during the American Revolution. Arthur had four…
Face Masks – American Sizing
Face Masks - part of our 2020 world and COVID-19. Physical therapy is much more difficult with a mask, so I have been looking at mask designs that are more accomodating of exercise and my glasses. I have also been looking at how these masks should fit, which seems to be quite different than how Americans wear them.