About my family and this blog. Ed and I have been married 13 years today. I have a few wedding photos to share. That was pretty much the dark ages as far as photography is concerned. Also, the matte makeup? Our weddi.

James Ryan arrives at a headstone, and falls to his knees, tears in his eyes. On the headstone is the name John Miller . His wife looks down and assures him that he has. However, the tears continue because James Ryan does not seem to be able to believe that he has been good enough.

Hard problems require more than just disciplined work. They require breadth, trial-and-error, and the freedom to pursue creative and powerful options quickly. An Uncommon Lab is developing tools and information to help aerospace and sustainable energy projects approach problems quickly and intelligently. Projects for faster, more stable, and better informed analytical and embedded algorithms are already underway, and consulting work has begun with small groups known for their giant leaps.

Monday, September 3, 2012. As these last few days of summer come to a close. I want to take in every single moment that I possibly can doing what I love most. Go for long walks and slow drives, spend time with special people. This has truly been the summer of my life. Many changes have come for me over the past few months. Very good and wondrous changes! Just as the seasons change. We all have seasons of our lives.

OUT OF THIS NETTLE DANGER. That, is the least I can do. I am deeply grateful for her kindness. THEY KILL TREES IN SHEPHERDSTOWN, WV.