Photo of the Week: Orion Splashdown

Large billowing red-striped white parachutes hold the silver capsule as it splashes into the deep blue waters of the Pacific Ocean.

We were thrilled as we saw the Orion capsule splashdown in the Pacific Ocean on Friday night! Watching the NASA YouTube channel as the white and red parachutes opened was exciting. When the capsule hit the water, I was able to quickly take a photo of the splashdown. Congrats to everyone at NASA and the… Continue reading Photo of the Week: Orion Splashdown

What I Found Interesting: August 20, 2025

Green-colored copper sculpture of girl laying down on her stomach on the ground reading a book, brown mulch surround the sculpture, green-leafed white-flowered shrubs in the background.

A new moon orbiting Uranus, people worldwide reporting they are living better lives, and an email address quiz are some of the interesting stories I’ve read and enjoyed in the past month.

I hope you enjoy them, too!

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What I Found Interesting: May 21, 2025

Green-colored copper sculpture of girl laying down on her stomach on the ground reading a book, brown mulch surround the sculpture, green-leafed white-flowered shrubs in the background.

A collection of jazz performances, a lost Chinese typewriter found in a basement, and a fantastic interactive tour of NASA space images of our planet, solar system, galaxy, and universe are among the interesting stories I’ve read and enjoyed over the past month.

I hope you enjoy them, too!

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