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Mrs Enginerd STEM Travel

48 Hrs in Atlanta, GA for STEM/AerosPACE

I’ve always wanted to visit Georgia Tech. When I was in high school Atlanta seemed like a good place to escape to while earning an engineering degree as it was, and still is, highly ranked and regarded in the USA. Many of my good friends are from GA Tech, so I guess life had destined […]

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Mrs Enginerd Weddings

30 Wedding Invitations And Counting…

Weddings…Whether or not you throw one or ever get married, there’s a chance you will be invited to a few of these throughout your life time. In my case, my husband and I have been invited to over 30 weddings over the past 12 years. Think about that for a second. That’s 2.5 weddings a […]

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Mrs Enginerd Poetry

She Gave

She lived her life giving her heart… Giving unconditional love to all the people in her world, To those weathering their own thunderstorms she provided shelter And she gave herself and all her strength to those who needed it. To us, her dear friends. And what did she take in return? She took the burden […]

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Comic Books and Super Heroes Mrs Enginerd TV Shows and Movies

Suicide Squad: Not as Horrible as Marvel Fans Make it to Be

Many people hated the theatrical release of the Suicide Squad because it didn’t fill a need or void they were hoping to meet. True to form, DC delivered the anti Avenger anti-Marvel, think before you comment movie for the comic book super geek. Laypeople will not enjoy this movie unless they do some research first. […]

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En español Mrs Enginerd Poetry

Se me olvida (Poema)

Se me olvida que la gente se toman todo muy a pecho. Si no les gusta mi comentario, bórrenlo. Si no les gusta mi opinión no la tienen que cambiar o validar. Si no quieren leer mis posts le dan unfollow. Si no quieren mi amistad virtual le dan unfriend. Si se quieren sentir mal […]

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En español Mrs Enginerd

#tomaGigi

Sin querer queriendo me tropecé con este hashtag que recoge el sentimiento collectivo de los Gigi Fernández haters. En la superficie se ve jocoso e inocente pero las connotaciones a las que se aluden bajo la superficie son preocupantes. ¿Acaso Gigi se merece nuestro acoso y constante berrinche sobre su decisión? Sabemos que la garantía […]

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Mrs Enginerd

The Pursuit of Happiness: Château Enginerd Part 3

So last time we visited the subject of the new home we all got excited about the possibilities. Paint swatches in hand we went to the house expecting to see the cabinet offerings and other finishes to politely agree they were fine and move one. What ensued was actual mayhem. My sister was appalled, my […]

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Book Reviews Mrs Enginerd

Two Good Reads for Dog Lovers

Amazon Books had a sale featuring dog lover texts which included some of the tomes previously reviewed in this section of the blog. (Check out Four More and Four good reads for dog lovers.) However, these four selections are special and dear to me because they deal with a subject close to our family’s heart: Pit Bulls, […]

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Adulting Mrs Enginerd

A Week of Soul Searching: How to Empirically Determine How Much Time You Spend on Others

When I am feeling overwhelmed by tasks and activities lists start making appearances in our household. Between what to do and what not to do, there’s a sprinkle of the I don’t want to do and have to do items too. I reached out to a clinical psychologist, who is also a friend, and made […]

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Mrs Enginerd Travel

10 Ways To Entertain Your Kids While Wine Tasting

You see them everywhere, wine tasters hauling a carseat or stroller with a baby or toddler inside. For those less fortunate, the 3+ kids are in tow with sad faces and uncontrollable fits of “Can we go now?”. If you must tour wineries with children or simply would like to know how to entertain them […]