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August 29, 2022

Son Of Apollo

August 29, 2022/ Francis French
Son Of Apollo

A new book about one of the moon voyagers, by the astronaut’s son.

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August 01, 2022

Press and Coyotes

August 01, 2022/ Francis French
Press and Coyotes

An enjoyable interview, and a sighting of my vigilant groundskeeper…

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July 27, 2022

A Third Art Installation In My Home

July 27, 2022/ Francis French
A Third Art Installation In My Home

You never know what you might find when you open a hatch in my house.

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July 25, 2022

Time, Noir, and Carpenter

July 25, 2022/ Francis French
Time, Noir, and Carpenter

Recently I read, I watched, and I listened: a book, a movie, and a podcast. I hope you enjoy my thoughts on all three.

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July 19, 2022

Two of America's First Women Astronauts Take Us Into Space

July 19, 2022/ Francis French
Two of America's First Women Astronauts Take Us Into Space

I have just finished reading books written by two of the first six women to be chosen by NASA as astronauts back in the 1970s.

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July 18, 2022

A Safe Haven

July 18, 2022/ Francis French
A Safe Haven

A welcome visitor to my house.

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May 19, 2022

Beauty and Assumption

May 19, 2022/ Francis French
Beauty and Assumption

Sometimes we should at least take one look.

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May 11, 2022

Bicycle Thieves

May 11, 2022/ Francis French
Bicycle Thieves

Some movies are very important to film history — but are they any good?

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May 03, 2022

Classic Movies: Are these worth watching?

May 03, 2022/ Francis French
Classic Movies: Are these worth watching?

Classic movies that hit the mark.

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April 28, 2022

Make the Most of Your One Orbit

April 28, 2022/ Francis French
Make the Most of Your One Orbit

Astronaut Leroy Chiao uses both images and words to share his space experiences.

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April 24, 2022

Solaris, and Apollo 16

April 24, 2022/ Francis French
Solaris, and Apollo 16

Apollo 16 anniversary chat with Charlie Duke, and my thoughts on the remake of the movie “Solaris.”

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April 18, 2022

The Goddess of the Moon

April 18, 2022/ Francis French
The Goddess of the Moon

A mural on a wall in Chinatown gets me thinking about space exploration connections.

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April 14, 2022

A New Portal to the Universe

April 14, 2022/ Francis French
A New Portal to the Universe

A long-enclosed space under my house becomes a portal to Mars.

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April 11, 2022

The Lost Egyptian City of California

April 11, 2022/ Francis French
The Lost Egyptian City of California

California’s coastal dunes conceal what appears to be an ancient Egyptian temple. What’s the true story?

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February 24, 2022

Some Recent Intriguing Books

February 24, 2022/ Francis French
Some Recent Intriguing Books

The first Indian space traveler, a fun-loving corporate jet pilot, and the nature of reality — all recent reads of mine.

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February 18, 2022

New and Recently Read Books About Lost Spacefarers

February 18, 2022/ Francis French
New and Recently Read Books About Lost Spacefarers

Recently, a number of books about astronauts have been published after the spacefarer in question passed away. Here are my reviews.

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February 12, 2022

Reviewing a Classic Movie of the Twentieth Century

February 12, 2022/ Francis French
Reviewing a Classic Movie of the Twentieth Century

Sometimes, critically acclaimed movies can be too obscure for my tastes. How did this one fare?

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January 23, 2022

Talking With Shuttle Legends

January 23, 2022/ Francis French
Talking With Shuttle Legends

Recently, I got to chat with some legends of the shuttle era. And oh, I’m on TikTok now.

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November 09, 2021

My First Piece Of Fiction

November 09, 2021/ Francis French
My First Piece Of Fiction

My first ever piece of fiction has just been published. A (very) short story appears this month in “Cosmic Horror Monthly.” I tried to write something in the style of Golden Age science fiction — with a dark twist.

If you read it, I would love to hear your honest thoughts and feedback. Thank you.

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October 13, 2021

William Shatner's Life-Altering Experience

October 13, 2021/ Francis French
William Shatner's Life-Altering Experience

William Shatner flew in space this morning. He was moved and, in turn, he moved us.

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  • April 2025
    • Apr 17, 2025 Hope And Safety Apr 17, 2025
  • March 2025
    • Mar 25, 2025 What Darkness Has To Offer Mar 25, 2025
  • February 2025
    • Feb 21, 2025 Sharks Don't Sink Feb 21, 2025
  • September 2024
    • Sep 26, 2024 Brighten my Northern Sky Sep 26, 2024
    • Sep 6, 2024 A Voyage On Earthship Sep 6, 2024
  • August 2024
    • Aug 13, 2024 Honored with a Doctorate Aug 13, 2024
  • July 2024
    • Jul 4, 2024 The Moment Our Viewpoint Changed Jul 4, 2024
  • June 2024
    • Jun 28, 2024 I Love Yous Are For White People Jun 28, 2024
  • May 2024
    • May 16, 2024 Talking About The Moon May 16, 2024
    • May 4, 2024 Swimming In The Dark May 4, 2024
  • April 2024
    • Apr 16, 2024 Working Through Fear Apr 16, 2024
    • Apr 12, 2024 Reading A Book In Space Apr 12, 2024
    • Apr 9, 2024 A Second Sunrise, A Second Eclipse Apr 9, 2024
    • Apr 5, 2024 The Warmth Of A Contented Life Apr 5, 2024
  • March 2024
    • Mar 28, 2024 I Believe Everyone Should Read This Book Mar 28, 2024
  • February 2024
    • Feb 27, 2024 An Illuminating History Of The Moon Feb 27, 2024

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