Order from Chaos

Who knew?  There is actually a cocktail that was allegedly invented on February 29, 1928.  It calls for gin - so it may not be for me - but ...

Ten years ago, at about this time of the morning, I received a call from my sister that my mother was gone.  It was not unexpected, she h...

Today is George Washington's birthday - yes, yes, I know we had President's Day last Monday, but today is the actual day of his birt...

There is a new restaurant open now in Washington DC.  It is called Declaration and it is located in the North Shaw neighborhood. (well that...

OK.  Now we have a problem.  I pretty much love everything that the Pioneer Woman puts out there - but I'm just going on record, Mrs. BA...

Well, dear readers, if you were here last week, you saw my PSA for serving crepes on Candlemas / Groundhog Day.  Upon serving them up on Tu...

On June 11, 1776 , the Second Continental Congress appointed a committee of five individuals to draft and submit to the Congress for it...

First of all - a PSA - tomorrow is Candelmas / Groundhog Day - don't forget to make your crepes ! In the Food Section of the Washingto...

It's time for a new list series!  2008, I covered Presidents of the United States. In 2012, I did a series on the States of the Union.  ...

I'm always on the lookout for new ways to make chicken (in the family cookbook - chicken by far has the most recipes).  Someone showed m...

The DMV was slammed with a major snowstorm this weekend.  We got two seasons worth of snow in two days. 100 - the amount of dollars it cos...

Today is the day set aside for the "Federally Mandated Playdate" in which several friends and their families come to the launchpad...

We have a saying at the Launchpad - "don't yuck someone else's yum." For those in need of gluten-free desserts.  Mashed Po...

What defines a Diner?  Growing up in New York, specifically on Long Island - diners were everywhere and everyone had their favorite.  More o...

Mrs. BA makes a mean chicken wing.  If she were interested, here's another variety that would be welcomed at the Launchpad on Wing Night...

This year the Brave Astronaut Resolves: 1.  To yell less.  I work on this one every year.  It's possibly the hardest one. 2.  To wor...

Remember those days when you would turn on the old transistor radio (or maybe that Panasonic clock radio, with the numbers that flipped) to ...

The Brave Astronaut is hosting an Open House at the Launchpad on New Year's Day!  Are you coming?  While we will be having appetizers an...

The Brave Astronaut Clan is on Long Island this weekend for some Christmas visiting with the family.  I have long said - there are no go...

I wish you all a very Merry Christmas! I hope that all of you always hear the bell.  I still do.  As did Virginia O'Hanlon and Francis...