The NASA Soap Opera - My View

It seems like the media can't say enough about the tragic situation involving the rogue NASA astronaut, Lisa Nowak, who was recently charged for attempted murder and inappropriate use of diapers.

Most people may find this situation wacky or amusing. But in my case, I am quite angry and disappointed. The reason I am upset is that I was turned down by NASA to be an astronaut. I am one of the many thousands of applicants to receive the generic rejection post-card decide to pursue other opportunities. As an engineer with an advanced degree in electro-optics, I thought I could make an excellent mission/payload specialist. It's hard to believe that I had less of the "right stuff" than Lisa Nowak.

There is something to learn from all this, in the end. And that is, maybe wearing a diaper on long trips (or at footbal games) is the way to go.