Yeah, I’ve been quiet. Almost two years of quiet. Not gone. Not burned out (well, not completely). Not just sitting in a darkened room questioning my life choices. I’ve been building. And if you know me at all, you know that when I go quiet, it’s not because nothing is happening. It’s because too much…
Living along Florida’s Central Gulf Coast is a privilege my family and I cherish. With stunning vistas, warm waters, and vibrant marine life, our beaches are a natural treasure. However, the beauty and health of these coastal ecosystems are under constant threat from pollution, habitat destruction, and human activity. As residents and visitors, we have…
Today, I want to share a personal story that many women in technical fields might relate to: my complex relationship with the color pink. It’s a tale of balancing strength and femininity, overcoming societal expectations, and ultimately reclaiming a color that symbolizes much more than what meets the eye. The Pink Ballerina Princess with a…
All right everybody, hear me out. I don’t care what your political affiliation is, what brand of science you believe, or where you get your news. The fact is that there is a highly contagious virus going around, and its effects are not pretty. Regardless of whether you are in a high risk group, COVID is…
We get it: you’re bored. What’s an engineer to do without projects? And how can we get stuff done without materials when all of the materials are “non-essential purchases”? There are still plenty of relevant projects that can be done that do not involve full household organization or repainting. Here are fourteen ideas for things to do…
Many people have asked me, “How are you doing it — Staying sane in quarantine with triplets?” The reality is, I’m not doing anything special. I’m still going to work, no different than before. My husband is still the primary caregiver of our kids, as he has been from the moment of their birth. The madness of three…
All right, here we go again. Giving the world a piece of my mind through blogging has long been the best of intentions, with never the requisite level of motivation achieved. So let’s start over. Welcome to the world of Pink Tools and Pearls, where I‘ll be sharing my experiences and tips from real life…