THIS

My garden is EXPLODING with deliciousness right now. Blueberries, blackberries, loquats, and more apricots than we know what to do with (after pies, tarts, multiple batches of jam, lots of eating straight off the tree, and giving them away by the bagful)! 
I'm in foodie heaven... ;-)

I'm backing this project. Will you help too?

They're suggesting a real use of swarm robotics -- a mini-Borg collective, if you will -- to do something GENUINELY GOOD for our planet. 

If this isn't a good use of Kickstarter, I don't know what is. 

Bittersweet news that "Body of Proof" is cancelled.
I was very lucky to be able to work with such awesome people, and being on a show that (for the past 2 seasons, at least) actually shot IN TOWN was heavenly.
But I'm excited to move on to the next adventure. Can't wait to see what it'll be...and take you all with me! ;-)

In honor of #SaulBass's birthday today, check out this #StarWars tribute to him! http://youtu.be/z25t-PQDn5A 
cc: +Jeri Ryan 

Thanks for watching, Eastern & Central timezones!
Ok, West Coast -- we're up in about 30 minutes... 
I'll be live-tweeting during the west coast feed. If you have questions, or just want to watch "together", come check it out! :-)
@JeriLRyan-- we'll be using the hashtag #askBOP

Here's one of the PSA's I shot for the American Cancer Society...
This INCREDIBLE organization is celebrating its 100th birthday this year. Let's all help them to Finish the Fight against cancer!

Ok, Internet. Everyone go home. This wins. ;-)

(via @shotbykim&@JoShepherd on Twitter)

Planning + timing + execution = AMAZING photo

http://www.slate.com/blogs/bad_astronomy/2013/05/01/moonrise_silhouette_e_t_like_photo_of_a_biker_in_front_of_the_moon.html

Photographer Philipp Schmidli put in the effort to take a series of pictures that are simply stunning. 

H/T +Joe Bolin 
#caterday  

Node Electric Outlet eliminates the need for a power strip. Just plug it in anywhere on the square.

See the most creative plugs and cables >> http://www.allidesign.com/13-creative-plugs-and-cables/

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Yeah, baby!!!
Also? WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

Just updated my cover photo on my G+ page. 

Um, that's really... big. O_O

The hubby & I had the most AMAZING tour of JPL (Jet Propulsion Laboratory) in Pasadena today from the awesomely cool +Bobak Ferdowsi! LOVED it! :-)
SCIENCE FTW!!!

Just a reminder...
If you're also on Twitter, come follow me there too! ;-)
@JeriLRyan

The flu has been kicking my butt the past couple of days, but THIS made me smile:
#StarWars
(Via @DeathStarPR on Twitter)

Happy Easter, sweet Plussers! :-)

Just want to say a HUGE THANK YOU to all of you who watched the show last night! We got our highest ratings of the season and won the time slot. So THANK YOU.
Yes, YOU. :-)

Here's a TV Guide article about tonight's HOT episode of "Body of Proof"!

I really need you guys to watch TONIGHT, please!! (C'mon, I don't ask you for many favors, but this one's important. I need to get as many eyes as I can on this ep, so even if you don't normally watch the show, PLEASE WATCH THIS ONE!)

And thanks. ;-)

Here's a pic of me meeting some penguin buddies at Sea World yesterday... :-)

On my way to San Diego with my family for the weekend. SO EXCITED to visit the +San Diego Zoo & +Sea World! :-)
I'll try to get some good pics for you guys, I promise!

In typical "me" fashion, I totally forgot "Body of Proof" was on last night until it was airtime on the west coast. (I know, I know... ACTRESS FAIL!) 

So who watched...?

And, um, who saw THE PROMO FOR NEXT WEEK'S EPISODE...? ;-) 
Not gonna lie: I had to watch through my fingers. 
I'm definitely gonna need a drink next Tuesday! 
Or possibly sedation. 
And lots and lots of distractions for the hubby...! ;-)

Here are some new "Body of Proof" episode stills, as well as the newest cast promo shot... :-) 
(Some nice shots from my big episode coming up in 2 weeks, "Fallen Angel" with the very sexy Ivan Sergei -- really excited for you guys to see it!)

Imagine a road system that powers the entire nation, powers electric vehicles, communicates with vehicles, de-ices itself, reduces animal impacts, pays for itself, and is made from recycled materials. Meet the solar roadway:
http://solarroadways.com/intro.shtml 

Is this the answer we've been looking for? Cheap fuel powering electric cars... w/out all the DAMN hidden costs!

Image and post via EARTH-The Operators' Manual

International Tabletop Day is March 30

We at +Geek & Sundry have wanted to do International #Tabletop  Day since we premiered a year ago, and we’ve been working on making it happen for almost as long.

At tabletopday.com, you can find and join events in your town, or create your own! You can play wherever you want, but if you go to your friendly local gameshop, you may just get one of the Tabletop Day exclusive bonuses for games like Gloom, Dixit, 7 Wonders, Castle Panic, Smash Up, and more. It’s so so so awesome, you guys, and I can’t wait for you to see the amazing things our friends in the games industry have created for you.

The very best thing about Tabletop, for me, isn’t that I get to play games for my job or that I get to hang out with awesome people while I do it. I know that seems like it would be the most awesome thing about Tabletop, but it isn’t. The most awesome thing about Tabletop is the community of people who have rediscovered their love of gaming, or started a game night, or have somehow been inspired by our show to play more games. International Tabletop Day is all about you, and it is designed to celebrate the community that inspires me to work as hard as I can to make the best show I can.

I hope you’ll join us on #Tabletopday , and play more games!

I want to help the American Cancer Society celebrate their 100th birthday by finishing the fight against cancer.
I know that cancer thrives on silence. That’s why I’m going to get loud.
I’m making noise by pledging to take a Moment AGAINST Silence.
Join me in helping to make this cancer’s last century at www.cancer.org/fight

Whoa, whoa, whoa... Uh...WTF happened to my G+?
So now it looks pretty much just like it does on my iphone app? 
That's...unfortunate. 

Happiest of Mother's Days to all you moms out there! :-)

Ahhhhhhh, the springtime garden... :-)
Still picking sugar snaps, peas, radishes, & lettuce (that's a lettuce "bouquet" my daughter couldn't resist taking a bite out of in the pics below!). Now the first of the blueberries & blackberries are ready, tomatoes are waist-high, and the peanuts & okra are starting to poke their heads up through the ground! 
Heaven. 

Last year our Hope Lodges provided lodging for 50,000 patients and caregivers, but we want to make sure that everyone who needs a room gets one. Text ROOM to 41518 to donate $10 and help finish the fight against cancer. 

A one-time donation of $10 will be added to your mobile phone bill or deducted from your prepaid balance. Donor must be age 18+ and all donations must be authorized by the account holder (e.g. parents). By texting YES, the user agrees to the terms and conditions. All charges are billed by and payable to your mobile service provider. Service is available on most carriers. Donations are collected for the benefit of the American Cancer Society by the Mobile Giving Foundation and subject to the terms found at cancer.org/ttg. Message & Data Rates May Apply. You can unsubscribe at any time by texting STOP to short code 41518; text HELP to 41518 for help. 

Don't forget to watch Body of Proof TONIGHT at 10/9c on ABC!!

This is our last opportunity to post good numbers before the network announces the pickup orders for next season -- let's give a great showing and get a season 4!! 

And thanks for your help. You guys rock. :-)

Beautiful Aurora/Milky Way Timelapse from Shawn Malone - Over 10,000 pictures used

The incredible Shawn Malone created this timelapse of the night sky using a year's worth of images he captured from Northern Michigan. Over 10,000 separate images, captured during 33 separate scenes of observing, were used to make up this beautiful timelapse.

If you watch closely, you'll see: northern lights, meteors, nebulae, galaxies, planets, Venus and Jupiter, constellations, the milky way, comet Pan-Starrs, and more.

Here's more info:
http://vimeo.com/65504232

Brinicle - a vortex of ice formed around a plume of cold seawater

check out the wickedly cool video: http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/15835017

Now this is a Kickstarter I can get behind...one that actually wants to make the world better...

I say we just throw this week back and call a do-over. Too much awfulness...

Oh, Boston...
My heart is with you tonight.

Grrrr... Another frustrating attempt at posting here from my phone. :-(
Let's try this again and hopefully ALL the pics will load this time...!

The hubby & I had the most AMAZING tour of JPL (Jet Propulsion Laboratory) in Pasadena today from the awesomely cool +Bobak Ferdowsi! LOVED it! :-)
SCIENCE FTW!!!

This is seriously creepy-cool!
(Via +Buddy O'Proof on Twitter)

Tell me all you want - sci-fi shows and movies are the engine; they steam our imagination, our drive, our will. I remember when I was little, growing up in a very small place, far, far away from all the cool stuff. I was watching sci-fi on TV and thinking "Someday, someday...". 

But how far is someday really away? Let's take a look at Star Trek. Hey +Jeri Ryan this made me think of you. 

Oh yea! Happy First Contact Day - today in 2063 is when humans will have the pivotal first interaction between them and the Vulcans...

#STEM   #StarTrek  

Here's a peek at our Easter celebration this year. :-)
I hope you all had as great a holiday weekend as we did!

This cracks me up... :-)

(Via @jewelstaite on Twitter)

Ok, eastern & central time zones! Who's watching "Body of Proof" right NOW??

I know I posted these already, but this guy just makes me smile. :-)
Thanks again, +San Diego Zoo !

What an amazing time at the +San Diego Zoo  yesterday!!!
Feeding those incredibly beautiful giraffes was a dream come true. :-)

In case you missed it...

Here's the trailer for next week's episode.


Is it warm in here...? ;-)

Today was pretty much as close to a perfect day as it gets. :-)
Ridiculously gorgeous weather; a beautiful morning ride on our horse, Napoleon; lunch date with my hubby; fun family time with both my kids; violin lessons AND a little bit of garden "therapy"! 
Life is good. I'm counting my blessings. :-) 
You...?

Crazy Car Pic time again... ;-)

This time I'm off to shoot an interview for "Extra"!