Well, it finally happened: self-inflicted, embarrassing disaster. I've been diligent about going through my checklist before starting up and driving off.  I mean, really really good about it.  But we were just moving spots this morning and I was in a...

We had less than 48 hours in Memphis, TN.  But we made the most of what we had. First priority:  After a couple of weeks without a real, honest-to-goodness shower we decided it was time.   We busted out the solar...

The national parks give us all sorts of great science activities on the road. However, those activities don't usually involve the branch of science closest to my heart: Chemistry. (Yes, I know it's supposed to be physics, such is life)....