The inexorably waning half moon hangs in the sky like a cosmic clock ticking down to doomsday. In one week the clock will strike, and in that moment the new moon will blot out the sun.

For science educators & enthusiasts: a poster showing the planets (& more) to scale, each with an interesting fact. See the link for CC license details: print a copy for personal/educational use, but I recommend the linked fabric option!
http://www.slimy.com/~steuard/teaching/solarsystem/
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#astronomy #science #education

Today is (was) Kim's and my "half our lives" wedding anniversary: 23 years. And, wow, I still break into a big grin whenever I first see her after being apart for a few days, and my life is so much richer for being interwoven with hers. I love you, Kim!

As a treat (and to use some leftover gruyère), I made a tray of gougères (cheese pastry puffs) to share with the family. I'd intended to take a photo of them when they came out of the oven, but evidently I was too slow.

I love the Rocky Mountains so much. There's a piece of my heart up there. But today I don't get to stay and visit them.

Earlier today, I was told (secondhand) that students in anonymous chat on YikYak seem to have agreed that I wear the best shirts on campus. (This was evidently inspired by wearing my galaxy shirt a couple days ago, but the conversation expanded from there.) Time to get more! 😀🌌

This morning's treat was a Dutch baby pancake, topped with either lemon juice and powdered sugar or a glazed apple topping. So very delicious! (Recipe from the Bread Bible by Rose Levy Beranbaum.)

Whoops! Turns out I should have used the *largest* bowl when making a double recipe of overnight waffle batter. (Sorry for your sacrifice, excess yeast critters!)