[VoiceOfBruck]

In fact, just before launch, Herrington said he and a good friend "smudged" outside NASA crew quarters...

"Smudged?"

[Clara Lou]

smudged..., waving smoke from burning leaves onto themselves for purification (see story)

[mandible]

Smudging is an act of purification, usually done with white sage. The act concentrates the mind and spiritual energy to the task(s) at hand. In other spiritual paths this is also known as annointing, blessing and dedicating.

[BenLurkin]

he and a good friend "smudged" "Smudged?"

Maybe it involves gobs of vaseline? Herrington sounds like he's a freak.