LEARN MORE I've always been intrigued by space, aliens, and flight. I dreamed of being apart of NASA, almost went to university for aerospace engineering, and actually did go to college for operations resource manage, specifically related to aviation. I even worked towards my pilot license and had training as an air traffic controller. And … Continue reading #BooksForTheHoliday – May 5th is National Astronaut Day
Category: Biographies & Memoirs
Deep Thoughts With Julie – Generational Experiences
Investigating the history behind my questions. Each generation faces struggles and cultural norms that are unique to their time. Many things influence what shapes the education and societal experiences lived. Some are joyful while others are not, just as some are antiquated while others are subject to current events. My generation had a mix of … Continue reading Deep Thoughts With Julie – Generational Experiences
GERALDINE MOCK – Aviator & Author
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jerrie_Mock Jerrie Mock was the first woman to fly solo around the world. She accomplished this feat in 1964 in a single-engine 1953 Cessna 180, called The Spirit of Columbus. This remarkable woman wrote about her adventures in her book, Three-Eight Charlie: 1st Woman to Fly Solo Around the World. You can learn more about … Continue reading GERALDINE MOCK – Aviator & Author
#DidYouKnow – J.K. Rowling
#DidYouKnow is a Blog Series on www.jmnorthup.com J.K. Rowling wrote her first book at the age of four. Her first published novel, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, was in 1997. She went on to becoming the first ever billion-dollar author with her earnings in 2004. J.K. Rowling receive a Bachelor’s degree in French and the classics before achieving a postgraduate … Continue reading #DidYouKnow – J.K. Rowling
#DidYouKnow – Samantha Smith
#DidYouKnow is a Blog Series on www.jmnorthup.com A scared girl was brave enough to write the leader of the Soviet Union, Yuri Andropov, and the result is life-changing. This regular kid from Maine, Samantha Smith, leaves a mark in history, showing that one person does make a difference – even the smallest voice matters. Not only did she … Continue reading #DidYouKnow – Samantha Smith
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