Hope lives eternal!

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 Beacon Or Target?

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The complexity of life on Earth follows the introduction of planet making material. Over and over and over for billions of years, Space rocks filled with all the chemicals and water needed for the eventual spark we call life bombarded our world to make it as beautiful as it is.

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Rock and Roll. The substance of our matter, of everything we see and touch still moves through space awaiting a new home.

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A message on a rock. Like a message in a bottle this traveling artifact is a time capsule of hope, traveling in Space forever (in our hearts).

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Worlds apart. Spinning light years away. Away from prying eyes till now. What is their story?

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What holds us together? Keeps us afloat? Questions of life and mysteries of Space.

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Solar Winds bombard our World every second of the day. Our magnetic field and atmosphere are our only protection. The only lever we have any control over is our atmosphere of which we are destroying.

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From seemingly nothingness comes the magic of life. What soup Du jour will be on our life menu today?

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Everything and anything happens in the vastness of space. Metaphorically, the Earth is imagined blocking the Suns rays while floating in the soup of cosmic bombardment.

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The Earth Rotates on its Axis 1,000 MPH. The Earth Rotates around the Sun 66,000 MPH. Our Sun and Solar System Rotates around the Milky Way (our Galaxy) 514,500 MPH and our Galaxy speeds through the Universe at 1,340,00 MPH. Yet on a sunny calm day you can hear the birds sing. Amazing!

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A slice of vertical bare earth exposed to the light of day. The lowest Strata is much older than the top Strata, maybe by millions of years. A magical time capsule. Hidden in the center is mother earth that holds it all together!

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"String Theory" is about Quantum gravity......A vibration that unifies 

Quantum mechanics with Einstein's general theory of relativity. The big stuff and the little stuff united. All of us together in one beautiful Cosmic dance.

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Flotsam and jetsam is what occurs by human consumption. It occurs on land, sea and air, also in the vacuum of space. 

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Held in place by mythical monolithic structures the Planet Earth stands on the precipice of the universe! 

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The earth hides the sun as the moon floats in Earths shadow. A trilogy of cosmic cat and mouse played over and over and over as billions of people have breakfast, lunch or dinner at that very moment. Unseen!

 

An image of Earth etched onto a platinum plate. Sent into space 100,000 years ago with the the hope that it would be discovered by another civilization. Hope lives eternal!

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Hot Planet in millions and millions of years or Hot Planet in 100 years? "Dealers Choice" as they say in gambling rooms!

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A beacon into the depth of the universe. A sign of our composure and hope.

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The Earth is the World and the World is the Earth. They are one and the same. Hidden in nature is the World. We might not be able to see its roundness, but we can see its nurturing tendencies. The gift of life for us all!

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If multiple universes exist what would they look like? Well, I believe the universe is connected in such a way that defies imagination, however, my garden variety is far from reality, but you get the idea.

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As we float in space we share with each other our voices. Satellites surround our world helping us to do just that, but just as life has a bright side there is also a dark side, unfortunately. Vigilance!

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Let's not  treat the Earth like a beachball being kicked about and played with as if it was a dispensable toy.

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"Water, Water everywhere, but not a drop to drink!" An old rhyme referring to water in abundance, but undrinkable. Let's not become the rhyme! 

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Fruit of the planet feeds the planet!

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The heat is turning up and all of us feel the burn. The Planet  is suffering from Global warming. We are also suffering from unjust politics: Hateful people with powers to wield bad ideas, hurting us before they heal us, taking before they give, altering our lives before they understand what they are doing, and  creating danger where there should be peace and happiness. They are confused. 

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We are all made from the same the coin. Flip the  coin and you get the same value  of human spirit. There are no different sides, just one coin.

A brighter day. A hopeful day. A day when the the sun and the light it shines brightens all of our hearts and minds as we spin together. Sharing the power of unity and fidelity of one planet. There is nowhere else to go or hide. This is  our beginning, not our end.

 I want to be able to find the light of hope and reality and absorb this powerful tandem and not  numb a truth with half lies of what the world is, but what the world could be. For all of us floating in the universe on this planet,   kindness  and  empathy  needs to be our fuel moving forward.

 I think therefore I am

This image is from series #6. I'm bringing it forward because it  speaks about tolerance and our need to find the peace within ourselves in order to share the world. Now is the time to begin to embrace not suppress. Be nice!

The left hand is mine and the right hand is a friends. This is from series #7, but I am repeating this image at this time because of the turbulence in the world. Each of us in our homes, in our countries knows what is fearful and what is not. All of our hearts beat faster because of the actions of others. Let us stay strong against those who's mind and heart is dark and manipulative and evident by their actions which is countered by our knowledge of what is right and good. My hand and my friends hand together create the light we both share. Peace Out.

Lighthouse on the Oregon coast overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Beautiful day with family.

Walking through the forest on a wonderful Autumn day. Young friends visiting, leaves turning over and the sweet smell of organic decay.

Playing music and sharing a talent with people. He was playing very nice country tunes with a good voice. Good for him and us.

Kite flying on the beach. What a joy.

We had the joy of having our dog, Kula, living with us for 16.5 years. Such a terrific friend. He past away 3.5 years ago. I know many viewers have felt the love and companionship a furry friend can bring into our lives. A toast to our furry friends!

Wilderness near Eugene where peace and quiet exist. Seeded thistles jutting up and looking regal. Beautiful day.

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View of the Oregon coast which flows from Northern California  to Washington State.

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Oregon is a beautiful state. Lakes, rivers, mountains, forests, valley's and seashore make up the majority of land. I am very lucky to live in such a place! 

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Mother Nature provides a wide and varied palette. To me nature is like the ocean or a pool where I can jump in, swim around and create from within. I can float, swim or splash to my hearts content.

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I enjoy sunsets especially if they pull me up from earth and into the sky. 

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Hamish, as cats are wont to do, sunbathing on the back of the couch. Not a worry in the world, just love sweet love.

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Waves, sky and ocean bring the eyes and mind out to the horizon and beyond to distant lands. 

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A rainbow over a commercial parking lot. A simple and common enough city setting but not an everyday Rainbow event. There was a hidden natural beauty and composition that attracted me. Two atmospheres make one environmental utterance.

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Sometimes the joys in life come from a simple smile and gaze from someone you love. 

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A Walk through the forest. Breathing in the clean air. Listening to birds sing and the wind moving through the trees. The sound of the forest floor crunching under your feet. There is nothing wrong and everything is just right and beautiful.

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A joy in my life is running and another joy is painting amongst other endeavors. You have the wind in your face and the ground moving under your feet as you stride through the countryside. Friends, camaraderie, and a satisfying sense of accomplishment await those of like mindedness.

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 Friendship is best. Old friendship is  even  better.  Moving  through this  world, this  life  with friends makes  everything  better.  Better and better.

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Selfie. Always good to see your self in a different light. As I take photos and have the world pass through me I will share.

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