I don’t say such a bold statement often. But this time I am.

A forthcoming book about the moon that is not about the moon… it’s about us.

I love that my job description and title specifically include the words enrichment, entertainment, and fun. How often in life are we specifically tasked with enriching the lives of others?

Mountain climbing solo in the remote desert feels like pushing a personal reset button.

Using writing to support great causes.

It makes me sad when I see long-disproven space myths recycled in new books.

Kicking off the new year with some space book reviews.

Some fun projects that happened recently.

Living and working above and below the ocean.

I just spent a month on a ship. I’m going back for more.

I spent two nights aboard the aircraft carrier that picked up the Apollo 11 crew and spacecraft after splashdown, during the mission’s anniversary.

What do the children of the Apollo astronauts think of NASA’s planned return to the moon?

Sally Ride still casts a long shadow.

I love a month like this where, around many writing projects, other opportunities and adventures came my way.

A wonderful new novel, plus a great astronomical resource.

When a film crew comes to visit, and one of them is a dog.

My next co-authored book, written with one of only three women to pilot the space shuttle.

We’re off to a good start supporting good causes.

Yes, we landed on the moon. Here’s how we know.

Buy a book, save a life? Quite possibly.

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

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

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

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

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.

A welcome visitor to my house.

Sometimes we should at least take one look.

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

Classic movies that hit the mark.

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