1) Cancer Advocates: A Couple of times each year I have the unequaled privilege of working at events where hundreds of cancer survivors, their families, and caregivers, come to Washington to meet with Members of Congress about how to improve cancer research, prevention, early detection and treatment.  These people are unquestionably the bravest, most committed, [...]

So, Father’s Day is coming. And my husband doesn’t need a tie. Or an ashtray. Or a bowling ball. I’m not ever sure if he knows how to bowl.  I really suck at bowling so I never suggested it when were dating because I wanted him to, you know, like me.  Anyhoo, Father’s Day. It’s [...]

Giveaway results! Yaayyyy! (All numbers selected by Random.org.) The winner of the BitDefender Security software is Commenter Number 4 – Lynn! True Random Number Generator Min: Max: Result: 4 The winner of the Cake Boss Season 2 DVD is Commenter Number 15 – Blaine! True Random Number Generator Min: Max: Result: 15 The winner of [...]

Based on a scientific system at random.org, the winner of the give-away is the author of comment number 144! And that is ASHLEY G.!!!!!!! Congratulations Ashley! Thanks to everyone who entered! True Random Number Generator Min: Max: Result: 144 Powered by RANDOM.ORG

The fabulous folks at the Curiosity Zone in Vienna, VA have invited me to join them at Jammin’ Java on Saturday for a live Science You Can Sing To concert!  And they want you to come on down too! This interactive event with lots of cool, hands-on science stuff for kids is Saturday May 1 [...]

Meet Gregg Deal. Gregg Deal is an artist.  Gregg Deal lives in the DC area.  Gregg Deal just made this BREATHTAKING piece for me and he’s waiting to make one for you too! Let’s go back to the beginning. Gregg is the creative force behind Modern Bird Studios out of Northern Virginia and he makes [...]