My First Historical Moment

On my 9th week birthday, my parents decided to show me something that will never be seen again – a space shuttle flying on top of a Boeing 747.  That’s right, along with thousands of other Angelenos, I witnessed the Space Shuttle Endeavour as it circled around Los Angeles and landed at LAX, where it will be stored until its museum is ready at the California Science Center.  And just like that, the shuttle program has come to an end.  I’ll cross astronaut off my career path list…