Author Archives: acacianotes

Happy Christmas!

Posted on December 26, 2011 by acacianotes

Christmas is almost over, even as holiday lights cast a properly cheerful air in the neighborhood. “Proper” is the operative term; after all this is a neighborhood that takes comfort in conformity when it comes to exterior paint colors. Bright … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Marine Affairs in Halifax

Posted on October 30, 2011 by acacianotes

Going Haligonian All things Halifax fascinated me – its rituals, its farmers’ market, its tree-lined and generous sidewalks and walkable streets, its well-preserved wooden homes and Victorian buildings, its abundant seafood, and its pleasantly genteel people. I would soon proclaim … Continue reading →

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Catching a NASA Live Launch – a GRAIL Weekend

Posted on September 29, 2011 by acacianotes

It sounded pretty straightforward – get an invitation or buy a Kennedy Space Center launch ticket, show up, and watch a spectacular liftoff. Actually, it’s a bit more exciting than that: one needs sustained enthusiasm, optimism, and tolerance for uncertainties and … Continue reading →

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