“All adventures, especially into new territory, are scary.”
~ Dr. Sally Ride

Dr. Sally Ride passed away yesterday, leaving a legacy of intelligence, scientific inquiry, and courage. Born in Encino, CA, she was on two space shuttle missions.  One thing I remember about her was her professionalism. Even when members of the press tried to make being a female the issue, she kept the focus on the science.  She was a wonderful model.

Dr. Ride was supportive of a colleague who shared prescient concerns about the space shuttle Challenger prior to its tragic explosion, even when others were not. Her concern was on the science, not the politics.

I bet “Mustang Sally” is playing out there somewhere … “ride, Sally ride.” She will be missed.

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