Jeanne Marie Hoffman

Former bartender, still a geek. One equal part each cookies, liberty, football, music, travel, libations. Stir vigorously. +Jeanne Marie Hoffman Jeanne on Twitter

Pac Man Escapes, Almost Eats Airplane

From Space.com and the files of “you have to see it to believe it,” –the sun appears to be eating an airplane. This incredible image was taken by photographer Phillip Calais, snapping a picture of a solar eclipse. “Getting the aircraft in was purely a chance shot, nothing more,” Calais …

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Can You Smuggle Wine Through Security in Your Bra?

a woman holding a tube with blood

Last year, I was in search of a new wine rack.  The first result Amazon.com gave me was surprising: So, of course, I tweeted it.  Which, of course, got me my only mention on an esteemed Duke University Professor’s blog.  (What can I say?  I’m classy). Something reminded me of …

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