July, 1972. Our 1956 model Cessna 172 needed a paint job in the worst way. Its red and white paint was peeling badly, and the aluminum shone through almost all of the fuselage. My dad told me that if I wanted it painted so badly, I could strip it myself. Our deal was that he wouldContinue reading “No Means No”
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Winning
Two years ago, I went for my bone density scan and Prolia injection. The doc told me my osteoporosis was getting worse and it was time to consider alternatives. “Give me a year,” I pleaded. “I’ll change my diet and I’ll exercise,” knowing I would rather have a root canal than go to the gym.Continue reading “Winning”
Coyote Hunting
I’m going coyote hunting. The wild animal coyote, not the Bugs Bunny one and not the human ones on reality TV. I’m honestly going to go out and hunt coyotes with my personal trainer, James, but just for research purposes. I have nothing against hunting although I am not a hunter. I’ve always been curiousContinue reading “Coyote Hunting”
A Shopping Story
I have exactly four hours to find the right shoes for Andy’s wedding and get back to the hotel before Netjets sends me my brief. I can’t believe they won’t let me just go home, but a night out in Atlanta isn’t all bad. My new friend Steven is picking me up at theContinue reading “A Shopping Story”
Aviation and Gender Bias
I learned to fly to fly before I learned to drive. Going to the airport and getting in a plane is as normal to me as getting in a car is to anyone else. I started to work when I was 13 years old and saved every penny I made to pay for my flying. Continue reading “Aviation and Gender Bias”
Dr. Suzanne Minarcine 