Published inThe Making of an Ex-NukeJohn Lennon and Bill Evans’ Biographies Underscore Joy and Pain of Final MonthsTwo biographies attempt to undo the tragic narratives associated with two legendary musicians.Sep 2Sep 2
Published inThe Making of an Ex-NukeSpace Is Hard: New Challenger and Delta Program Books Illuminate Technological FrailtyThese two new books shed light on the vulnerability of space launches to technology and human decision-making.Jun 102Jun 102
Published inThe Making of an Ex-NukeWhat Hockey Taught Me About Spaceflight (And Vice Versa)Two hockey superstars’ careers parallel two spaceflight legends’ careers.Apr 11Apr 11
Published inThe Making of an Ex-NukeAn Open Letter To Space Camp PersonnelPhoto by Alexander Grey on UnsplashMar 164Mar 164
Published inThe Making of an Ex-NukeOde to Engle and Truly“Nostalgia — its delicate, but potent…It’s a twinge in your heart far more powerful than memory alone. This device isn’t a spaceship; it’s…Feb 291Feb 291
Published inThe Making of an Ex-Nuke“The Artist & The Astronaut” Illuminates Space and Human HistoryThe Artist & The Astronaut shows how partners with seemingly disparate careers find their space.Jan 171Jan 171
Published inThe Making of an Ex-NukeTrauma Is Hell On Earth…And On Mars: PTSD and For All Mankind, Season FourNote: Spoilers for For All Mankind’s season four are included in this piece — trigger warning for references to trauma and PTSD.Nov 26, 2023Nov 26, 2023
Published inThe Making of an Ex-NukeThe Eyes Are The Window To The Suffering: Sofia Coppola’s PriscillaTrigger warning for grooming and violence.Nov 5, 20235Nov 5, 20235
Published inThe Making of an Ex-NukeExploration Doesn’t Care If You Wear Lipstick And Nail Polish“Not only are you doing everything wrong, but also everything is your fault.”Oct 11, 20237Oct 11, 20237
Published inThe Making of an Ex-NukeLaunch The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame to Space and Aim It Into the SunJann Wenner’s words — and actions — expose decades-long toxic gatekeeping in rock music.Sep 20, 20231Sep 20, 20231