Scattered Thoughts . . .

Although I do have an extensive background in aerospace, aviation, astronomy, mathematics and physics, at this point in my life I need to dig into the recesses of my memory to remember what I once knew quite well. Additionally, there is a tremendous amount that is quite new in the fields of aerospace, aviation and astronomy so I've been trying to wrap my brain around all of this too. Right now, I'm feeling like an old dog trying to learn new tricks.  As if I don't have enough hobbies... or enough things to get accomplished around the house... or enough medical appointments... or enough 'down days' due to poor health and being sick as a dog... I've stepped back into the fields of astronomy and aerospace. To be more specific, I am hoping to combine two of my interests... photography and astronomy... to capture beautiful photos of celestial objects that can't be seen with the naked eye.   A lot has happened in the field of astrophotography in the past ten

Although Whitney was finally able to actually hold Ellie in her arms in the PICU this morning and that is great news, today was actually a "Lukey day" for the family. Lukey's first Tee Ball game was this morning and the weather was perfect! Lukey did very well, of course... of course, what else would Papa say on his blog?  Pop, shooting some photos from the third base line... Lukey and his dad, Charlie, getting ready to lead-off the bottom of the first inning... Lukey was congratulated by the opposing coach for a powerful hit... ...and, as Lukey then stands on first base, he seems pretty proud of himself... ...running to second base... ...and running toward third base... ...then running for home plate...  ...and still running toward home plate while keeping an eye on the action in the infield... Lukey, making a catch at first base... the throw was a little late for an out but Lukey had a nice catch at