Two Years Ago Today Space Bat Reached For The Stars -- F***, I Told Myself I Wouldn't Cry
Two years ago today -- on Sunday, March 15, 2009, a free-tailed bat with a broken wing clung to the Space Shuttle Discovery's external fuel tank before liftoff. Unbeknownst to him, he was about to be granted one last chance at flight. And fly he did -- with over 37-million horsepower behind him. I think about you more than I'd like to admit, Space Bat. Here's to hoping stars are just fireflies and you caught a free ride to the buffet.
Take these broken wings and learn to fly
All your life, you were only waiting for this moment to arrive
Lil' bat echolocating in the in the dead of night
Take these poorly developed eyes and learn to see
You were only waiting for this moment to be free
*wipes tear, pours out a little liquor, chugs the rest, vomits into laptop*
Hit the jump for several video tributes to the gone but never forgotten.
Remembering Space Bat [buzzfeed]
Thanks to Carol, who claims she once rode a bike with a broken arm. Okay now that's just being foolish.
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Tuesday, January 28, 1986. I was only four at the time and didn't watch the launch on live TV like so many others, but I do remember learning about it soon after and the profound effect it had me as an aspiring astronaut. We live, we die, we learn. In remembrance of (clock... / Continue →
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Fantasy and speculative fiction author Ray Bradbury passed away yesterday at the age of 91. Best known for his dystopian classic Farheinheit 451, Ray never obtained a driver's license in his life. I admire him for that. Especially if he still drove anyways. Despite the nume... / Continue →
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14-year old Seattle cancer patient turned Make-A-Wish-Foundation superhero Erik Martin sadly succumbed to his disease (HEY -- FUCK YOU CANCER, SERIOUSLY) Friday, and yes, I'm writing this by touch because I can't see the screen. Rest in peace, Erik, you will be missed. Electr... / Continue →
