The Mrs.

Star Wars Exhibition Brings Reality to Fantasy

An exhibit developed by the Museum of Science, Boston, in collaboration with Lucasfilm, Ltd. explores the possibility that some of the robots, vehicles and devices of the Star Wars films are closer to reality than one might think.

The exhibition--now at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, Pa., through May 4--showcases landspeeders, R2D2 and other icons as engineering design challenges and highlights how researchers are currently pursuing similar ...

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Attraction at the Atomic Level

Countless romance novels begin with a hero and heroine who initially repel each other, only to find them thrown together in uncomfortable circumstances and ultimately rejoicing as their antagonism switches to ardor.

Odd as it seems, this tried-and-true romantic formula may also describe the scintillating secret behind the science of superconductivity--the phenomenon that occurs when materials conduct electricity across huge distances without losing any energy due to resistance from the ...

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Just found out that I can blog on all my blog sites simultaneously through this new tool developed by Six Apart, developers of my favorite blog site VOX. I have to admit, the speed of technology has surpassed my ability to keep up. Also surpassing my abilities to keep up is the speed of time. It's hard for me to sit and chat on the phone - boys and dogs interrupt me. Blogging is great if only my buddies would jump on board. Thanks for the few of you who are blogging (and welcome Sally!).

These are the knitting sites my knitting/crocheting/quilting friend Laura recommended, in fact, she has her very own blog about her beautiful creations.  Since I am always hunting around for those sites when I need them, I decided to put them all in one spot.  The "My Links" area won't accommodate them all.  And I am always happy to share...

KnittingHelp.com:  http://www.knittinghelp.com/

Ravelry:  https://www.ravelry.com/account/login

Laura's Craft Blog:  http://knittinkittiesindc.wordpress.com/

I will add as I run across or by suggestion.  Laura's site is pretty comprehensive at this point.  She could do a power point on web sites alone I think.  Thank goodness someone can...knit one, purl two y'all.

Show us your idea of the perfect writing environment.

Patchwork Farms Writing and Yoga Retreat:  http://writingretreats.org/Retreats/Other/Hawley/index.htm

This would be like heaven for me...

This one's for you Deb!  HA!

I am wearing blue today...what are you wearing?

Girl9r09

Most of my friends are MySpacers, which is just lovely, but I thought I may be able to "chat" with them more if I give them a challenge.  So...I am experimenting with my own QOTD. 

I will place a one-liner just under my title "The Mrs." that is from a famous poem and/or poet.  You have to guess the poem's title and the author.  If you get the correct answer, well, you get a kudos from me. 

This week's Literary QOTD:

"I am a syllable in nine months..."

Name that POEM (and poet)!

Show us a photo that captures the feeling of joy.

My nephew...and his usual state of existence.

What are the 10 foods you must have in your refrigerator and/or your kitchen cabinet? 
Submitted by Carol.  

Number 10:  "Resturant Style" Corn Chips

Number 9:  Cans of tomatos

Number 8:  Milk, preferably organic, preferably 1 or 2%

Number 7:  Juices:  apple, boxes, grapefruit (MINE), etc.

Number 6:  English Muffins

Number 5:  Eggs

Number 4:  Apples

Number 3:  Pasta (of some size and shape)

Number 2:  Cheeses

Number 1:  Red Peppers

When was the last time you made a drastic change to your personal style (i.e., wardrobe, hairstyle, etc.)? What did you do? 
Submitted by miyna. 

Just last week!  I got a new 'do.  Dang!  I don't have my camera with me to post.  I will add asap.

Books:  Show us a great children's book.

The Keeping Quilt (Aladdin Picture Books)

Like many of Polacco's stories, it is about her heritage.  You can't go wrong with any of her books.  Met her and heard her speak of our nation in 2001 at a conference and was blown away.