I'm Artemissing
Artemis II, NASA’s first crewed Orion test flight, splashed down successfully, drawing enthusiastic crowds as it completed a critical step toward lunar return. The author witnessed the splashdown live at an awards gala where retired astronaut Colonel Eileen Collins, the first woman to pilot and command a Space Shuttle, narrated the event. Collins, honored with a prestigious award, shared personal reflections that resonated with the audience’s nostalgia for Apollo’s 1969 moon landing. The moment highlighted both the mission’s technical triumph and its cultural impact on the public.
Rebooting
The author spends February in a quiet Amalfi Coast village to cope with recent family losses, using the trip as a mental reset. Past attempts at diet-focused travel proved unsustainable, leading to a shift toward movement and cultural immersion. Climbing...