WATCH THE SKIES (and the streets, too)

LUCAS is nearly here! The galley is proofed and the final is underway, and then … well, watch the skies, because as soon as I know something, I’ll blast a special update to everyone!

And speaking of watching the skies, did you all see this guy, Felix Baumgartner, who jumped into freefall from 24 miles above the earth, and BROKE THE SOUND BARRIER on his way down!! Wearing nothing but a space suit and helmet! Check out the video of him literally stepping into space … no tether, nothing. Can you imagine that first step? An amazing feat of courage and skill.
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And back here on Earth, while Fearless Felix was diving from space, the Space Shuttle Endeavour was making its own final journey … down the streets of Los Angeles to its new permanent home at the California Science Center. Check out THESE PICTURES! How cool would it be to look out your window and see the Space Shuttle cruising past! Of course, it screwed up traffic something terrible, but still! I saw the space shuttle DISCOVERY land at Edwards Air Force Base once. It was the first flight after the Challenger disaster. My darling husband and I (he wasn’t my DH yet!) were on our way home from Las Vegas when we heard on the radio that they’d diverted the shuttle to Edwards, because of the weather. So, we diverted ourselves to Edwards, too, and it was incredible! This huge aircraft gliding down smooth as could be. Just beautiful.
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In other back on Earth news, we went to a movie this week! Yes, finally! We saw the new Ben Affleck film, Argo. He wrote, directed and starred in it, along with John Goodman, Alan Arkin and Bryan Cranston. Excellent movie! I see Academy gold in Affleck’s future … again.
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On the small screen … I didn’t watch that much, because I was too busy with LUCAS, but I did watch the finale of STRIKE BACK, which was great! I’m only sorry the season is over already!!! It seems like it just started, and now I have to wait for my next dose of the Section 20 guys. 🙁 I’m still catching up on CASTLE, because I watch that when I exercise. But other than that, there are a bunch of shows backed up on my DVR, because I’ve been BUSY! With LUCAS … so, no complaints.
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I did post several book reviews on MY GOODREADS PAGE. And I’m currently reading Eileen Wilks latest Lupi book, MORTAL TIES. I’ll be adding that review as soon as I finish.
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Now that LUCAS is on his way … at least I’ve done everything I can do … I’ll probably take a day/night off. Maybe take my DH out to dinner, maybe get a drink for myself since I have the night off … Nice cold vodka, couple of olives … and then I’ll go home and sleep, because I’m a wuss and that’s what a martini makes me want to do! LOL I’ll enjoy it while I’m drinking it, though!
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Okay, I’m going to watch something fun from my list of DVR’d programs, and then tomorrow I’ll be back to work. Unless I take the DH out to dinner instead. 😉
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See you next week, but in the meantime, keep an eye out for a special blast announcement, because you never know …


xoxo
DBR

4 thoughts on “WATCH THE SKIES (and the streets, too)”

  1. It is getting close & I am having such a hard time sitting on my hands.
    I hope you do go to dinner with your wonderful DH, and enjoy your drink

  2. I am so-o-o psyched for Lucas! Your books never languish in the TBR pile; they are read the minute they come into my hands. Ever since BETRAYED I’m panting for Lucas. Wow! I think I may be a Vampires In America stalker!

  3. I am eagerly awaiting the arrival of Lucas. I have a feeling this book is going to be great, combining hot Vampires, cowboys, gorgeous horses, and smart and sexy FBI agents together, how can that not be a winner?

    I watched Felix Bamgartner’s jump into the record books yesterday with my son at my side cheering him on. The same son born the day prematurely the day the Challenger exploded in the sky over Cape Canaveral. I had gone into work that day at my job in the Command Center but left early when my water broke at 7:30am. I have always been grateful I wasn’t there to see it live in person. I will say when the shuttles take off and land, it is one of the most awe inspiring sights you will ever see!

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