“It is a most important decision that we make as a nation. But all of you have lived through the last four years and have seen the significance of space and the adventures in space, and no one can predict with certainty what the ultimate meaning will be of mastery of space.” John F. Kennedy…
Cars have a way of making a deep impression on your life. When you see a particular car out on the road, your mind is flooded with recollections. Whether it was your very first car, the car you drove on your first date, or the car you hauled your friends around in, cars hold a…
As you create your personal art collection, adding original pieces is critical. The mastery and skill used to create these pieces are what draws you in, but sometimes the price of original pieces can be a shock to the system. Luckily, there is a way to add originals to your collection without the hefty price…
Extravehicular Activities, or EVAs, are the quintessential symbol of human space exploration. Also known as “Spacewalks”, EVAs are when astronauts venture into inhospitable environments outside their spacecraft. Whether floating in outer space and tethered to their spacecraft or walking on the moon, an EVA is no small venture. GEMINI 4 On June 3, 1965, astronaut…
It’s hard to believe that this year marks the 50th anniversary of the historic Apollo 11 mission to the moon. At the time, my family was living in Dallas, Texas. July 20th, 1969 was an exceptionally hot day, but I was outside playing basketball in the driveway and admiring my cousin’s new Chevrolet Z28 Camaro.…
Going beyond the ordinary Here in Huntsville, AL, we are in full-blown celebration mode with the 50th anniversary of the Moon Landing. Modern space exploration was propelled forward by the brilliant mind of Werner von Braun who took inspiration from Redstone Arsenal, one of our city’s historical landmarks. We have come a long way since…
For most people, art collecting is a reflection of how they see the world or their own personal experiences. Some people like to purchase art as souvenirs when traveling around the world, while others use art as an investment to supplement their income as they age. For all collectors, great art cultivates a richness in…
Inspiration From Familiar Sources I grew up in a family surrounded by architects. Our household looked like the studio set of Madmen amid all the Midcentury Modern furniture. As a young boy, I would spend Saturdays at work with my dad sitting at a drafting table on the 21st floor of the Southland Life building…
