Author Archives: Jim

Something for Under the Tree

Posted on December 21, 2006 by Jim

When Christer Fuglesang of Sweden joined the Mission Crew of Shuttle STS-116, he was armed with his “Christmas List”. It was a list that was the result of careful thought and planning. Christer has been involved in Space Programs since … Continue reading →

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Bodegas Magnanos

Posted on December 19, 2006 by Jim

I love wine. In descending order: Red Bordeaux, White Burgundy, Brunello di Montalcino. But to truly love wine is to appreciate the greatness of wines from other countries, from other regions… And as mush as I love wine from France … Continue reading →

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Coming Out Even

Posted on December 13, 2006 by Jim

She arranged the lunch on her doily. “I have a thermos bottle with cream of tomato soup, ” she said. “And a lobster-salad sandwich on thin slices of white bread. I have celery, carrot sticks and black olives, and a … Continue reading →

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The Honor

Posted on December 12, 2006 by Jim

It always made me feel uncomfortable to tee off first. They call it the “honor”. I didn’t find it so. It made me nervous. Particularly on the first tee, when other foursomes waiting for their turn to tee off stood … Continue reading →

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