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Mrs Enginerd Nerd Stuff TV Shows and Movies

Deadpool, The Perfect Valentine’s Day Movie

Ask anyone who has gone to see the movie and they will confirm that Mr Pool is your perfect Valentine’s Day hero. He is dressed in red, has a heart of gold, and a charming personality with a killer sense of humor. It doesn’t hurt that the handsome and down to earth Ryan Reynolds was […]

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En español Mrs Enginerd

Para mis amigos que “sólo” hablan español…

Todos mis días empiezan de la misma manera. Me levanto y analizo las preocupaciones y tareas del día en mi mente, reclutando ideas para escribir en mi blog. No todo lo que hago es espectacular pero entre los mil quehaceres del hogar siempre encontraba una gotita del saber para compartir. Ahora que estoy de vuelta […]

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#tbt: Valentine’s Day Edition: Home Is Where The Heart Is String Outline Artwork – DIY

Source: Home Is Where The Heart Is String Outline Artwork – DIY

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Mrs Enginerd TV Shows and Movies

The New X-Files

When they announced a limited episode production of The X-Files people lost their minds. Was it going to feature the original cast? Yes. Why so short a run? Because it is for show. Fox isn’t planning to resurrect the franchise, and the opportunity to do a wink wink to fans who felt unsatisfied by the […]

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Mrs Enginerd Travel

5 Days in Bogotá, Colombia

A year ago, I was planning my 10th anniversary at the company that laid me off, amidst the 60 day warning notice period. By sheer luck, my husband’s team decided to send him on a trip to Bogotá, Colombia to help Avianca set up their new aircraft. As part of the support team, he had […]

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Mrs Enginerd Project Zach

60 Days with Zach

My husband turned to me recently and said, “I love this little guy. He is home.” which obviously made my heart melt. From seeing Zach’s picture, to meeting him and now seriously making future plans that include him, our journey as a couple as definitely been blessed with such an excellent opportunity to open our […]

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Etiquette Love and Marriage Mrs Enginerd Nerd Stuff

My Beef With Valentine’s Day!

Although it wasn’t my intention, it seems “My Beef With…” series is going to become a thing so please bear with me as I recount the experiences and musings that led me to abhor Valentine’s Day. Hallmark and the chocolate manufacturers are blamed for the creation of an unofficial national holiday in which friends and […]

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Book Reviews Mrs Enginerd STEM

Black Wings: Courageous Stories of African Americans in Aviation and Space History

Written by Von Hardesty, this very informative and historically accurate book contains a brief history of African Americans in aviation and space exploration. It starts by narrating the life and exploits female pilot pioneer Bessie Coleman, who had to train and apply for her license in France because segregation laws prohibited her from attaining certification […]

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Book Reviews Mrs Enginerd Nerd Stuff

The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch

In 2011, a good friend of mine recommended that I check out Randy’s book. Without spoiling the contents, he encouraged me to think about the premise the author offered as the reason to call his creation The Last Lecture. Think about it for a second. How can someone be so certain they will have the […]

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Book Reviews Mrs Enginerd Nerd Stuff

Book Series For The Young At Heart

A lot of my parental unit friends have asked me about books suitable for their pre-teen, teenager or young adult.  Usually, my answer depends on what I am reading at the time and how much it has captivated my imagination. From Sci-fi and Fantasy to super spies and sweet friends, there is a series for […]