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

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…
Several friends have asked what is it that I actually do for a living in engineering. It’s not a “normal” engineering job, it’s definitely niche. I straddle the line between engineering and law, in a field known as Validation. Per Wikipedia, “Validation is the process of establishing documentary evidence demonstrating that a procedure,…
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…
Get your popcorn and hold onto your butts everyone. I’m about to stick my nose into controversy. There will be swearing involved so protect your virgin ears/eyes and clutch your pearls. (This includes you, pageant judges. I will be eloquent but unvarnished.) Firstly, I want to give a HUGE congratulations to the newly-announced crew of…
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…
It seems that everyone is posting some form of “what I accomplished in 2020” bit. Some are railing against the year in review practice, because this year was such a dumpster fire that merely surviving should be enough. Others are stating that they are proud of learning to gratefully accept what they have. As for…