Eye on Faith

Thursday, September 27, 2018

Looking Over Mars Rover

The Little Bugger (NASA photo)

Out of sight never meant out of mind as far as the Mars Rover was concerned.

When Rover disappeared from range last June, due to a huge Martian dust storm, scientists kept searching for signals. Due to a lack of direct sunlight, Rover’s battery power had dwindled. It had become too weak to phone home with.

Good news, however, this past Tuesday! The Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter picked up a tiny image of Rover descending into the aptly-named Perseverance Valley. Still no direct “word,” but NASA is hoping to reset Rover’s “internal clock and resume communications.”

Resources

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/mars-rover-spotted-from-orbit-after-going-silent/ar-AAADSD8?OCID=ansmsnnews11

Wednesday, September 26, 2018

Challenge those fears!

Victoria Falls (Photo by Veronique Dauge)

During his younger years, Will Smith vacationed at the Grand Canyon. While the rest of his family strode right up to the edge, Smith hung back. Simply put, he was terrified.

Since then, Smith has made it a point to challenge those fears. On his recent 50^th birthday, he did so by “bungee jumping out of a helicopter and into the Grand Canyon.” This 1000-foot jump was applauded by friends such as LeBron James and Tom Cruise.

This was not the first time that Smith dove to the occasion. His initial leap of faith occurred at Africa’s Victoria Falls. Smith emerged victorious from that jump, too.

Resources

https://www.msn.com/en-us/movies/celebrity/will-smith-bungee-jumps-out-of-helicopter-into-grand-canyon-for-50th-birthday/ar-AAADUgL?li=BBnb2gh&ocid=BHEA000

Some things are just plain worth it

The Traveler (Photo by Astur)

Those nearing retirement age hear dire warnings about outliving their savings. But what’s even worse is outliving life itself.

Therefore, certain perks are worth keeping. Travel is right up there for some folks. It allows for adventure and sparks a humdrum routine.

Annick Lenoir-Peek writes about the benefits of exploring new places. Travel allows her to “unplug,” both literally and figuratively. She then returns “to the office refreshed and ready to tackle new projects.”

It also introduces her to foods in a way that restaurants alone can’t. Tasting a street vendor’s wares gives an in-depth experience that menus lack. Locals who share tips about favorite haunts may later become friends.

Travel does not have to break the bank. There are ways to cut costs on everything from lodging to transportation. Research these possibilities beforehand, then discover the bon in bon voyage.

Resources

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/retirement/why-i-refuse-to-give-up-this-one-thing-while-saving-for-retirement/ar-AAAEKkc?li=BBnb7Kz&ocid=BHEA000