Apparent retrograde motion is caused by one of two very similar astronomical occurrences. Mercury and Venus appear to go backward when they overtake the earth. Their orbits are smaller and their speed faster than the earth, thus they pass us by periodically. They are closest to the earth at those times. With the outer planets,… Continue reading Remembering Good Times
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A Bolt of Lightning – A Thunderous Roar
One thing I love about living in Texas is that I have become reacquainted with the thunderstorm. I grew up in the Northeast, where we had some amazing displays in the summertime. However, the 20+ years in California took them more or less away from me. The climate was just too temperate for the thunderous… Continue reading A Bolt of Lightning – A Thunderous Roar
Once in a Moment
And once in a moment, It all comes to you. Soon as you get it, You want something new. - Lyric from It’s All I Can Do I can’t write a blog entry like It’s All I Can Do and not follow up with something. That was, after all, one of the most emotional days… Continue reading Once in a Moment
A Fool's Inclination 