Terry Ambrose

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Houston, you have a cool factor

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I grew up with the Space Race and the promise of a future filled with flying cars, robots, and jetpacks. I was fascinated by science fiction writers like Isaac Asimov and Ray Bradbury and their stories about humans living on other planets and traveling through time. The fantastical ideas for new tools these writers came up with amazed me. In this post, we'll look at five of … [Read more...] about Houston, you have a cool factor

The Stark Family Heirloom Heist

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After writing two dozen mysteries, I’ve had plenty of practice pretending to be a journalist. So, I decided to capture what St. Elmo, Colorado, was like before it became a ghost town. And so, what's one more news story? The story and characters are fiction, but the newspaper and the places are real. Grab your coffee; this mining town’s "breaking news" is about to get … [Read more...] about The Stark Family Heirloom Heist

Exploring the Natchez Trace Parkway

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I was confused at first by the name of this week's amazing place and wanted to know why it's called the Natchez Trace Parkway. I mean, what's with that word 'Trace'? The good news is, I've got that answer and other tidbits about today's stop at one of America's Amazing Places.History of the Natchez Trace ParkwayThe wonderful history of the Natchez Trace inspired … [Read more...] about Exploring the Natchez Trace Parkway

Thanksgiving in space: How Astronauts Celebrate the Holiday!”

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The story of Thanksgiving is well known. Members of the Wampanoag tribe and the Pilgrims came together in 1621 to give thanks. More than 400 years later, the celebration is still going on, but now, it's also an out-of-this-world event. Join me for a dive into Thanksgiving in space and how our astronauts celebrate Thanksgiving while orbiting Earth. And, of course, that brings me … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving in space: How Astronauts Celebrate the Holiday!”

Santa doesn’t need your social security number

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I wish I could take credit for that headline, but I originally saw it in this Federal Trade Commission post. I loved it because it really clarifies what happens as we close in on the end of the year. Not only is this the traditional time for food, fun, family, and more, but the holidays are also a tough time. That's why I wanted to give you 4 holiday scam tips. Whether you … [Read more...] about Santa doesn’t need your social security number