I’M BAAAAACK!!!
Zombie blog back from the undead! Watch this space for more than just the rare Zombie Yeti sighting!

So, it’s been a while. Life happens, work happens, and before you know it, it’s been another 18 months inbetween blog posts. Starting over, from the beginning: I’m a 45-year-old life sciences engineer with 23 years of professional experience. My journey in engineering has been both challenging and rewarding, and I’m excited to share my…
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…
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…
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…
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…
I have a party trick I pull out when I need a room to pay attention. I ask them to do some math with me. About 18% of baccalaureate degrees in engineering are awarded to women. Not 50%. Not anywhere close. Eighteen percent. For every hundred engineers graduating in this country, eighteen are women and…