Intrepid Museum

I also used to be a tour guide at the Intrepid and my brother Jim — who is still back in Cheyenne — had worked on the rocket engine fuel for the Saturn V in Utah. My cousin Ted worked on the robotic arm for the Viking I to Mars so when I want to channel the Space program I go to the Intrepid Museum!

I love walking by there every day. Being on the water calms me down and helps me feel better when I am overwhelmed.

I love walking by the water near the Intrepid, it is so enormous and incredible to see every time. I never get tired of photographing it.

I love the top deck of the Intrepid, with the airplanes (including the Israeli Kfir!) with city skyscrapers on the background. They often have cool kids’ activities

I love being able to see groundbreaking technology close up. I love seeing the Gemini 3 space capsule and the Enterprise prototype orbiter for the space shuttle program.

I co-founded and chaired a fashion show fundraiser many years ago called Jeffrey Fashion Cares. We had the show (and 1,100 people) every year for over 14 years on the ship, raising almost $8 million for LGBTQ causes. I have so many fond memories of those evenings, not to mention the 41 amazing male models!

25 years ago I was pregnant with my first child and I opened for Wynona Judd for a USO event. It was one of the coolest experiences of my life! My dad worked on an aircraft carrier in the 50s and now the company of Come From Away packs meals as a day of service on 9/11 every year on the Intrepid. It holds so many memories — and — it’s cool as hell.

Their Astronomy Nights are amazing. Looking at Jupiter from a flight deck after listening to a lecture about space travel? Yes!

I've had the pleasure of presenting on a wide variety of topics on the Intrepid — from environmental protection and marine science to Coast Guard history. The ship has a rich heritage. Visiting the Intrepid, even if just to take in the sight and recall the sacrifices of those who served on her, is a worthwhile pilgrimage.