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Ashness Bridge is one of Lakeland's most idyllic scenes; with stunning views over Derwentwater to Skiddaw beyond.
Near the bridge is a small cairn to Bob Graham, who ran a round of 42 Lakeland peaks in 1932 (in under 24 hours), a record which was not equalled for 28 years.
The current Truemans of Ash Vale fleet contains 7 Neoplan Tourliners, 4 Irizar i6 and 3 Irizar i4 coaches. Seen near Frimley in March 2017 is J20TRU, one of their Irizar i6 coaches dating from 2013. This coach was new YN13BWU.
The Ash-throated Flycatcher, Myiarchus cinerascens, is a passerine bird in the tyrant flycatcher family. It breeds in desert scrub, riparian forest, brushy pastures and open woodland from the western United States to central Mexico. It is a short-distance migrant, retreating from most of the U.S. and northern and central Mexico, spending the winter from southern Mexico to Honduras. This bird is also prone to wander, with single birds often seen outside its normal breeding range as far away as the east coast of North America.
The nest is built in a tree cavity or similar natural or man-made hole, and the normal clutch is three or four eggs.
Adult Ash-throated Flycatchers are 19–20 cm long and weigh 24–31g. The upperparts are olive brown, with a darker head and short crest. The breast is gray and the belly is a very pale yellow. The brown tail feathers and wings have rufous outer webs, and there are two dull wing bars. The sexes are similar.
The Ash-throated Flycatcher is separated from other confusingly similar Myiarchus species by its calls, a burry kabrick and a rough prrt or wheer heard year-round.[1]
This species is primarily an insectivore that flies from a perch to catch prey from the ground or from foliage in the undergrowth, less often from branches and trunks, hardly ever in midair. Unlike many other tyrant flycatchers, it often moves on to another perch rather than returning to the same one. It also takes some fruit, especially in winter if insects are unavailable. Rarely, it takes small mammals and reptiles, which it kills by banging them against hard objects.
Deacon Leonard Rodriguez gives communion during the noon Ash Wednesday Mass at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church.
Yesterday was Ash Wednesday and so I made some “ashes” for my SL forehead. There were ashes on my first life forehead too yesterday. Why the HELL am I Catholic? It’s a damn good question, especially as the official position of the Church is that I have a mental illness (i.e. my being Trans). I certainly disagree with all of the Church’s teachings on sexuality and gender. I don’t even believe a lot of the Church’s theology and doctrine. What it comes down to is the fact that I do view the world sacramentally. When I go to Mass, I remind myself I’m there for the meal no matter who is hosting it.
A friend asked me what the deal was with the ashes. I told them that when they’re put on your forehead it is said: “Remember that you are dust and to dust you will return.” This is in reference to the part of the creation story where God formed the human from clay and breathed life into it (in the original Hebrew the human was not gendered yet). So it’s a reminder of our own mortality, but also that our life (spirit/breath) is a gift.
Secondly ashes are a sign of atonement (i.e. sackcloth and ashes). I do NOT believe as many Christians do that humanity is fallen (evil at the core). However I doubt anyone in this life has NOTHING to atone for. Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the season of Lent which prepares Christians for Holy Week and is traditionally a time for atonement.
Outside of the Christian tradition however, we can see a deeper and older spirituality at work here. Easter marks the springtime ritual of renewal. It is an echo of the Persephone myth, where our heroine comes out in springtime after spending the dark cold winter in the underworld.
fyi: Not only Roman Catholics put ashes on their foreheads; Anglicans, Episcopalians and some Lutherans do too.
Pic taken at Divine a very beautiful build <3
Fitness shoot.
Strobist information:
Manual. Nikon SB900 as Master on camera (1/32-1/16) with Lightbender attached. AlienBee B800 on camera left, diagonal to subject (1/2). SB600 as remote on camera right, behind subject (1/1). The idea was to light the subject primarily with the AlienBee, with the SB900 providing very little fill; and then light part of the background with the SB600 to give a more pronounced depth between the subject and the wall.
The guy in the pictured car was practically wearing a full body "anti-ash" suit of some sort. After being out there for a mere 5 minutes and being covered in ash, I realized that he was the smart one.
Hundreds came to St. John Cantius parish to begin the penitential season of Lent. This is a privileged season of grace for the entire Church. It begins the annual solemn preparation for the Easter Mystery which is the culmination of the Church Year.
The Latin name for Lent, Quadragesima, means forty and refers to the forty days Christ spent in the desert which is the origin of the Season.
As happens on every Ash Wednesday, the people receive ashes on their foreheads in the shape of a cross while the priest says, "Remember that thou art dust and unto dust thou shall return." Ashes are a biblical symbol of repentance, sorrow, and humility. It is a fitting beginning to this holy season dedicated to the conversion of our hearts and the need to do acts of penance for ourselves and for the world.
Ash trees are earliest to change color and they turn all yellow, all at once… really bright this fall.
The Emerald Ash Borer (Agrilus planipennis), also known as the EAB, is a destructive invasive pest affecting ash trees. Since being discovered in North American in 2002, it has killed tens of millions of ash trees in multiple states and Canada. Citizens can help prevent the spread of EAB to new areas by not moving firewood and by reporting any suspicious beetles to 1-866-322-4512.