JUST A WEEKEND!
The BLOG for this Thursday is finished after I transcribed some audio and researched our next two films for Week #3 of a total 5 for the "Virtual Film Festival". From here on, the action will get kicked up several notches to HIGH during 5 of the remaining 6 movie selections. This has been a labor of love for me. I may not do it again, but I certainly am proud and grateful that my personal circumstances have allowed me to give it the time it required.
Otherwise, I worked on getting my Poetry book manuscript ready for a second run this year at the publishers. This version contains new material that was added late during last summer.
My short stories are being collated and the manuscript has not reached the editing stage yet. This project is completely new and replaces last years effort, which was abandoned. "Come Hell or high water" these books deserve a home and they will see the light of day. I look forward to promoting them vigorously and then redirecting my energies to other projects we have on the drawing board that are far too early to announce. I received several e-mails about Keri-Lynn Wilson's program with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. So, here it is.
The Guest Artist is Barry Douglas, piano and the program will feature:
MICHAEL HERSCH: Ashes of Memory II
BEETHOVEN: Piano Concerto No. 1 in C Major
MENDELSSOHN: Symphony No. 5 in D Major, Reformation
Otherwise, I worked on getting my Poetry book manuscript ready for a second run this year at the publishers. This version contains new material that was added late during last summer.
My short stories are being collated and the manuscript has not reached the editing stage yet. This project is completely new and replaces last years effort, which was abandoned. "Come Hell or high water" these books deserve a home and they will see the light of day. I look forward to promoting them vigorously and then redirecting my energies to other projects we have on the drawing board that are far too early to announce. I received several e-mails about Keri-Lynn Wilson's program with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. So, here it is.
The Guest Artist is Barry Douglas, piano and the program will feature:
MICHAEL HERSCH: Ashes of Memory II
BEETHOVEN: Piano Concerto No. 1 in C Major
MENDELSSOHN: Symphony No. 5 in D Major, Reformation
She's in town February 4th and 5th. I just checked my schedule and it's open! What a coincidence!! Hopefully she isn't dating a Pro Hockey Player. If she is and I wind up coming back to my laptop in a body cast, not to worry. The Thursday BLOG will go up if I have to beg my neighbor to stop over and post it.
Hard to believe it has been 20 years since we lost Sharon Christa McAuliffe, the first teacher to fly in space. Selected from among more than 11,000 applicants from the education profession for entrance into the astronaut ranks, McAuliffe was very excited about the opportunity to participate in the space program. "I watched the Space Age being born and I would like to participate", she said after being chosen. Besides McAuliffe, the Challenger crew consisted of mission commander Francis R. Scobee; pilot Michael J. Smith; mission specialists Ronald E. McNair, Ellison S. Onizuka, and Judith A. Resnik; and payload specialists Gregory B. Jarvis. Christa was also listed as a payload specialist. God Bless Them All!
What are your thoughts about continuing using the Space Shuttle for three more years before they are phased-out?
posted by Michael Manning @ 1:00 AM
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While I'm all for exploration, protection, experimentation, et cetera, when all the risks are known to the participants, I've never been really thrilled with the concept of sending people out on missions where there are dangers for which they are not fully prepared, or which could be prevented if someone is willing to take action beforehand to secure all known possible problems rather than saying, "It's good enough,".
That was a really long sentence. Do not try this at home, kids.
I just don't want anyone to have to get on a shuttle that has bits falling off or whatever. I don't think it's fair to ask anyone to find out new stuff for us and then, as thanks for their efforts, make them have to figure out a way to get home safely because we were too lazy or cheap to take that into consideration before we sent them out in the first place.
That was a really sad day for me too. I really think they need to build some new space shuttles. They could get out of Iraq and have the money by next Tuesday.
I don't know anyone who doesn't remember that day freshly in their minds. It's like when JFK was shot. Everyone seems to remember what they were doing and where the were when that heard to news. Me, science class, watching the event on TV.
Lois Lane
Golfwidow: I agree with Col. Frank Borman who was Commander of Apollo 8. People unfortunately came to view Space Shuttle as an "airplane" one easily flies in space. Having a Lab that could help us conduct experiments to improve our lives here is cool. But as for me, I feel like you. Safety First. Time to ground and dismantle the fleet.
Bud: I read a report that was interesting and said that we have accomplished more from un-manned missions since Apollo. I've seen mock ups of reusable shuttles. Very expensive program.
Lois: You're right--sad. I saw a very nice tribute to Christa last night and her Mom goes to schools all over the country to talk about her daughter and field questions. A Remarkable Mom!
Challenger can NOT have been 20 years ago??? That day is as vivid to me as if it were yesterday.
Lisa: lol! What came across to me from the tribute I watched, was that life has to move on. Christa's father is now gone but her Mother is a dynamo. I have a personal theory that all of our parents are tougher than we are. How they survived what they did in life is simply amazing. Christa's memory lives on through 40 schools named after her and so many cool kids will always know of her determination and courage! That is Hopeful!!
I cannot believe it's been that long since the Challenger exploded. I'm all for space exploration, and I'm sure they wouldn't use the shuttles if they weren't safe. If you think of how extraordinary the accomplishments are in space and with what is really a very low casualty count, it's amazing.
Becky: I've toured The Shuttle up close and touched the heat tiles and stared at every inch of fuselage for over 90 minutes. The structural integrity is no where near as safe as Apollo and NASA has a corporate culture today that is bereft of the Integrity of the old team. I DO believe the replacement design--which I've seen is 100% better. But these are creaky ships that should be dismantled or put on static display. They've exceeded their economic lifespans. No human being's life is worth this risk (Sorry, just my opinion and after speaking with Frank Borman).
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