The Cassini probe is in the process of inserting itself into orbit around Saturn as I post this. I’m watching the live coverage on NASA TV (channel 376 on DirecTV; live stream available on the NASA TV site). Very exciting mission! First images of the rings as viewed from orbit should be available around 7 AM CDT at the Cassini-Huygens mission site.
I’m off crutches! The doctor took a look and said it should heal fine and gave me a hard-soled shoe to wear. The foot is pretty tender when I put weight on it, but otherwise I can get around now. I won’t be out mowing the lawn or running up and down the stairs anytime soon, but at least I can walk and carry things at the same time!
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I broke my foot last night. I wish I could say I broke it water skiing or rock climbing, but the truth is it happened while walking the dog. Actually, I hadn
Last night we saw Simon and Garfunkel in concert at the Savvis Center. The place was packed, and I don’t think I’ve ever been in an audience that was so pumped up for a show. Consider that all they had to do to receive the first of several standing ovations was walk out on stage. They hadn’t played St. Louis since 1968, so people were ready for this show.
I’ve always wanted to see them perform live, but never thought I’d get the chance. When they first announced the tour and didn’t play St. Louis on the first leg, I was crushed. Thankfully, they caught us on the second half before they head to Europe.
The show was incredible. They covered a wide selection of songs, although the only song they played from “Wednesday Morning, 3 A.M.” was “The Sound of Silence.” I really wanted them to do “Bleecker Street,” but it wasn
