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33428 Harbour Ave.
Mission, BC Canada
A Harbour Authority (HA) is a non-profit, locally controlled organization which operates under a head lease with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) to operate and maintain a DFO-owned public commercial fishing harbour in the best interests of the commercial fishing fleet.
The harbour facility consists entirely of the property and water lots under the ownership of DFO – Small Craft Harbours (SCH).
An HA must operate the harbour as a public facility in accordance with the terms of the head lease and must at all times prioritize the needs of the commercial fishing industry above all else
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Thank-you for your visit, and any comments or faves are always very much appreciated! ~Sonja.
Today at work, I had a conversation with my female coworkers about how they sometimes get upset with their husbands and boyfriends, leading to emotional outbursts. I reflected on my own behavior from twenty-five years ago, and I recognize that I used to react the same way. However, I’ve changed my perspective over the years.
Now, if I love someone, their happiness is very important to me, even when I’m feeling upset. I realize that if I express something negative during those moments, it could hurt their feelings, and I genuinely care about how they feel, even when I’m upset. I believe that true love is measured by how much you prioritize someone else’s feelings over your own ego.
Handarbeit aus Reutlingen
Bring Farbe in Dein Herz ❤
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October-5- 2021
This World Teachers' Day we are celebrating the strength and resilience of the global educator community.
In a year that's taught us all so much, you've taught back.
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Yesterday evening, now a selfmade
young man,
told all in the petrol station waiting behind me:
"This Mister Effinger was my favorite teacher!"
We played Rugby together.
Higher Education Teacher
His father and me are licenced soccer trainers and Teachers on College School.
Jouth Training for Olympic Games at schools.
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i felt blessed.
Now i am 64.
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en.unesco.org/commemorations/worldteachersday
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"On World Teachers’ Day, we are not only celebrating every teacher. We are calling on countries to invest in them and prioritize them in global education recovery efforts so that every learner has access to a qualified and supported teacher. Let’s stand with our teachers!"
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Fast 800.000 Lehrerinnen und Lehrer unterrichten an den Schulen in Deutschland.
Eine große Zahl von Menschen, die einen Beruf mit besonderer Verantwortung für die Erziehung und Ausbildung unserer Kinder ausüben.
Die Arbeit der Lehrerinnen und Lehrer zu würdigen und ihnen zu danken – dies steht im Mittelpunkt des Weltlehrertags, der regelmäßig am 5. Oktober rund um den Globus gefeiert wird.
Die Initiative zur weltweiten Würdigung des Lehrerberufes ging auf einen Beschluss von UNESCO, Internationaler Arbeitsorganisation (ILO) und Bildungsinternationale (EI) zurück.
Seit 1994 wird der Weltlehrertag jährlich am 5. Oktober begangen - im Gedenken an die "Charta zum Status der Lehrerinnen und Lehrer", die 1964 von der UNESCO und der ILO angenommen wurde. Seit damals heißt das Ziel: qualifizierte Lehrerinnen und Lehrer für eine qualifizierte Bildung
"How do you protect your camera?!" When I hear this, I assume you haven't taken any photos at Burning Man.
The safety of your gear and the amount/quality of photos are inversely proportional. I know which is more important to me, and prioritize accordingly. You can get a new camera, but not those photos again.
Photo by Martin Smith, friend and Blight crew member.
See my post-burn report at www.theblight.net/?p=87
PS: this is my personal gear, not paid for nor provided by any organization (other than The Blight, and that's me.)
I would say my greatest opportunity in a personal or professional environment is adapting to the challenges, changes, shifts, and circumstances that come up in an instant- and overcoming them so they do not wreck my day or week. It's challenging and a struggle, but I feel like I have gotten better at adapting to the fires that pop up, the challenges they create, and prioritizing things so that the right things get done.
Some days more so than others I let it get the best of me (hello, Thursday nice to meet you!), but probably the best lesson I have learned is that it's just a day. It's just a moment, and I can move on.
Theme: Working Conditions
Year Thirteen Of My 365 Project
Renaissance front façade of the Château de Kergrist in the municipal area of Ploubezre south of the town of Lannion, Brittany, France
Some background information:
The Château de Kergrist is located in the municipal area of Ploubezre just about 7 km (4.4 miles) south of the town of Lannion. With its almost 3,700 residents, Ploubezre is a community in the French department of Côtes-d’Armor in the very north of Brittany. It belongs to the arrondissement of Lannion. There are another two ruined castles as well as five manor houses in the municipal area of Ploubezre.
The construction of the manor began in the 15th century and continued into the 16th century at the request of the nobleman Jehan de Kergrist and his wife, Gilette le Cozic. At that time, it was a typical manor of Breton Renaissance style, with an octagonal tower flanked by two main wings. A vaulted passage allowed access from the north inner courtyard to the enclosed kitchen garden located to the south. In the 16th century, a second tower was built opposite the first, larger in size and reflecting the family’s prosperity.
At the end of the 16th century, Marie de Kergrist, the last representative of the senior branch, married Jonathas de Kergariou, the lord of Keraël, transferring ownership of the manor. On the eastern side, a classical façade was erected, with a double straight staircase leading to the current French garden. The manor thus became a château. To the south, the façade drew inspiration from its eastern neighbor but was designed in a simpler style.
In the 18th century, the Barbier family, marquises of Lescoët, inherited the Château de Kergrist through marriage to the Kergariou family. However, they had to abandon it during the French Revolution. In the following years, it was sold as a national asset, divided into three parts and pillaged. In 1867, the brothers Charles and Julien Huon de Penanster recovered the estate, which had been reunified reunified by their grandfather and father on behalf of the Barbier de Lescoët family.
They restored the château and its grounds with a 17th-century aesthetic, prioritizing the acquisition of antique furniture, particularly from the 18th century. They also acquired the wood paneling from Beauport Abbey, located near Paimpol, to match the era of the façades' construction. Furthermore, Charles purchased master paintings from Rubens and Giordano as well as 16th-century wooden panels from the reign of Henry II, which he used to craft neo-Renaissance furniture.
Passionate about landscape art, Charles and Julien Huon de Penanster redesigned the four hectares of garden completely to echo the different facades of the property. To the north, the flowerbeds align with the sober Renaissance facade. To the east, a French formal garden, inspired by a design by André Le Nôtre, is displayed on a terrace bordered by a granite balustrade, complementing the 17th-century facade. And finally, to the south, an English garden is arranged in front of an 18th-century "Louis XIV-style" facade.
In 1926, the Château de Kergrist was listed as a national historic monument. In the 20th century, the then owner, Régis Huon de Penanster, created the Jardin des Roches with a desert-like aesthetic, utilizing the natural effect of granite blocks from a previously buried vein. The estate‘s current owner is still the family Huon de Penanster. Both building and the surrounding gardens are open to the public. A visit is highly recommended.
The Château de Kergrist was also the location of some shootings: The filming of the French feature film "Jamais avant le mariage" took place in the gardens, apartments, and mill of the château, whereby the entire Huon de Penanster family joined in the fun of acting during the shoot. In 2012, the TV broadcaster TF1 aired a program filmed at the château called "100 ans de mode" (in English: "100 Years of Fashion"). And in 2015, a remake of the film "Sleeping Beauty" was made in the interiors and gardens of the château.
The M-68 Mastiff, commonly referred to as the Mastiff LRV (Light Reconnaissance Vehicle), is an American light infantry mobility and reconnaissance vehicle developed for the United States Army. Entering service in the late 2130s, the Mastiff was designed to supplement heavier infantry fighting vehicles and replace aging light tactical platforms in high-threat, drone-saturated battlefields. The vehicle is manufactured by Oshkosh Defense, leveraging the company’s long experience with tactical wheeled vehicles.
The Mastiff is optimized for rapid infantry transport, reconnaissance, and urban combat support, prioritizing mobility, modularity, and low logistical burden over heavy armor. It is intended to operate alongside dismounted infantry, unmanned ground vehicles, and rotary- or tiltrotor-borne formations, particularly in expeditionary and dense urban environments.
The vehicle features a four-wheeled (4×4) configuration with independent suspension, allowing for high off-road mobility while maintaining a compact footprint suitable for airlift and shipboard transport. The Mastiff typically carries a crew of two—a driver and vehicle commander—while accommodating four fully equipped infantry soldiers depending on mission configuration.
Protection is focused on small arms fire, fragmentation, and blast mitigation, with modular add-on armor and electronic countermeasure suites available as mission kits. Unlike traditional infantry fighting vehicles, the Mastiff relies on speed, situational awareness, and networked support—such as unmanned aerial systems and precision fires—for survivability.
By the early 2140s, the M-68 Mastiff program was estimated to cost between USD $18–25 billion, with procurement plans ranging from 8,000 to 12,000 vehicles across active, reserve, and allied forces. Average unit cost was projected at $2–3 million, depending on configuration and electronics fit.
1:43 scale
Exactly a year since I uploaded the M40 Vanguard, I introduce the newest member to the US forces motor pool, the M-68 Mastiff. I wanted the vehicle to be similar in function and design to the Warthog and Razorback from halo and the GAV Swan from Avatar, while not ripping off the designs too much. In the end I think I was successful. The angled sides, thanks to the hinged plates, were inspired by the C-0T Light Transport by Louis K. on Flickr. The digital renders look a little bare on details, whenever I build it irl I will flesh it out with a rear roll cage, steering wheel etc. It will prob be the last US forces vehicle I post in a while, shifting my focus now to the UAS side of things, especially since I got a camo scheme going for them…
More photos available on my instagram
Saturday night cruising in Paprihaven. At Rummy's Freight and Repair,* a special customer has arrived. None other than John Neverjohnnie,** the fabulously wealthy and famous Paprihaven bowling pins magnate. He is accompanied by the always lilting Midge Myrtle.
Mr. Neverjohnnie has arrived with the sad news common to Rummy's customers...
Rummy: *whistles* They t-boned you. Were you in the seat there, little lady?
Midge: I wasn't, thankfully. In fact we were parked.
John: We were at Oodles of Noodles. This guy with a huge red custom rig, with a missile on the top,*** was trying to turn around in the parking lot and backed into my car.
Rummy: Oh, that guy! He totaled about six or seven cars the other night. You won't have to worry about him. Or at least his rig. Cops have it impounded.
John: I know you're always backed up, Rummy, but that's because you and your crew are the best. This is my Formula GT Roadster and I hate to see her so damaged. I don't want to trust anyone else with her but I do need it quickly.
Rummy: We always make an exception for you, Mr. Neverjohnnie. AJ, what's it look like?
AJ: We can move the Camaro out.**** If we prioritize it, we can have it ready in three to five days. I'm pretty sure we're going to need to fabricate you a door. I don't see any salvaging of this one and, if you want it in a hurry, I don't know how long it would take to find a spare Formula GT door sitting around. This is not exactly an auto you find in scrapyards.
John: Well, you have a LikeStock® fabricator, right?
Rummy: Yep. We can have you back to 'good as new' in 3 to 5.
John: Thank you. For your trouble I'll pay triple.
Rummy: Oh, well, that's not-
John: I'll pay triple.
Rummy: Much appreciated, Mr. Neverjohnnie. We'll be in touch.
AJ smiles. A rich customer like John Neverjohnnie paying triple equates to all the employees getting a bonus check. Of course they'll make room for him!
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A year of the shows and performers of the Bijou Planks Theater.
New-Ray Toys
Warehouse
Mijo
American Diorama
Hot Wheels Crack Ups
Basher II
Stamper 2-Pack
1984, Hong Kong
Mattel
M2 Machines Model Kit
Release 33
Holley 1971 Chevrolet Camaro SS 396
2017, China
Hot Wheels Crack Ups from the way-out astounding collection of the stellar Andrew P. Yanchus!
* First seen back in BP 2020 Day 172!
www.flickr.com/photos/paprihaven/50024685612/
** John Neverjohnnie first seen back in BP 2021 Day 170!
www.flickr.com/photos/paprihaven/51258211639/
*** The Invader, as seen last week!
www.flickr.com/photos/paprihaven/52725306907/
**** Their work on the Camaro SS began in BP 2023 Day 28!
The downtown Minneapolis skyline is visible, with Nicollet Mall running through the heart of the city. Nicollet Mall, a pedestrian mall, was established in 1967 and has undergone several redesigns to prioritize pedestrian traffic and public spaces. It serves as a central artery for commerce, culture, and transit in Minneapolis.
Fort Funston - San Francisco, California
Fort Funston, San Francisco... What can I really say about this area? Well... If you have a dog, it's a great beach to take them to, but only if they get along with other dogs. There are many trails that run along the cliff sides, but I headed straight to the south end where rows of old pier pylons can be located. I've driven past this area countless times, but never stopped. I meant to, just never did. That is until I started exploring the area via this site. I have seen a few images from around the area, but again, I never really took the time to look into it.
Being a bit unmotivated the past few days, I figured that this place may help put my direction back into order. I guess my brain has been on overload these days. I have so many ideas... So many places I want to photograph, its just a matter of prioritizing my goals.
As I headed out for the afternoon, I knew the sky would give up something nice, but I also knew that it wouldn't give up much color, so black & white was my goal for the afternoon.
Composed for a square crop, I ended up liking the full frame, but I will stick with my original vision for now.
View my stream on black here
Exposure: 180
Aperture: f/16.0
Focal Length: 60 mm
ISO Speed: 50
Lens: EF 24-70 f/2.8L
B+W ND110 (10 stop solid)
Lee .6 & .9 hard edge GNDs
From the underground steel cage fight matches at Silent Sam's, Max prepares for combat!
Magister Maxwell "Max" Tennyson, or Grandpa Max as his grandchildren call him, is the paternal grandfather of Ben and Gwen. He is a slightly overweight man in his late 50's to early 60's, with a keen sense for adventure and a strange taste in exotic food. During the original series, Max takes the kids on a summer road trip across the United States. Max travels in a motor home nicknamed the Rust Bucket, which he has modified with advanced technology.
Max was a semi-retired legendary Magister rank Plumber and is the mentor of Ben, Gwen, Kevin, and the Plumbers' Helpers. Max is widely considered the greatest Plumber in the Milky Way. As of Omniverse, Max quit retirement and joined the Plumbers again, and is currently Magister of Earth.
Personality
An easy-going, kind, and normally jovial man, Max Tennyson often comes across as pleasantly absent-minded at times, but is actually quite perceptive. For instance, he knew early on in Ben's adventures who was most likely pursuing him, as he was aware of Vilgax's history having fought the alien tyrant many times before.
Max is a very brave man, having dedicated his life to preserve peace on Earth between humans and extraterrestrial life. His bravery has resulted in him being injured, having his DNA spliced, nearly killed in several dozen ways, and more. His prioritization of others' safety above his own even when bereft of a weapon shows his selfless nature at its finest.
Ever the consummate strategist, Max is very intelligent, being able to select the correct weapon to battle Zs'Skayr based on minimal information given to him by Ben, choosing a light-based weapon to bring down the rogue Ectonurite.
Though well-meaning, Max is not without a stern side, having struggled to guide Ben during the first few months of his grandson's possession of the Omnitrix. When pushed, Max can be strict, harsh, but not unreasonably so, not being afraid to call people out on their selfishness and mistakes when necessary.
Max has a weird appetite, which comes from his travels both on the Earth and beyond.
Powers and Abilities
Although Max doesn't have any super powers, he is very skilled in combat and can take on anyone who does have them as he is quite athletic for someone of his age. As a retired Plumber, he has access to a variety of various Plumber tools and weaponry, which he uses skillfully. Aside from that, his experience from his Plumber days made him knowledgeable on various species of aliens. He is also able to strategize well and is skilled in inventing new machines. He is telepathically connected to his lover, Verdona.
Before joining the Plumbers, Max was a United States Air Force pilot, with dreams of joining NASA and going to the moon. He was an expert at flying an F-104 Starfighter and was able to shoot down an alien spacecraft.
Weaknesses
Despite being highly trained, Max is far from the prime athletic specimen he was during his days as a Plumber. He is a senior citizen, and has not managed to keep in shape, though he does still possess an incredible tactical mind to compensate for his less than stellar physical conditioning.
Regular Appearances
In the Original Series, Max wore a white shirt, covered by a red buttoned-up Hawaiian shirt with a floral design. He had grey hair and blue pants, as well as brown shoes.
In Alien Force and Ultimate Alien, Max's appearance did not change except for his blue pants being changed to brown, he had more wrinkles, a slightly darker shirt, and whiter hair. He wore black shoes.
In Omniverse, Max's appearance has not changed that much except for his brown pants, which are now white. He has whiter hair, more wrinkles, and his eyes have been changed to little black dashes. His white shirt that he wore under his red button up shirt has changed to black. Also, his shoes are now grey at the top and black at the bottom.
Occasional Appearances
In the original series, his pajamas were blue and had yellow lightning streaks.
While in the hospital in The Alliance, he wore a light blue hospital gown, with a cast around his left leg, bandages around his head and a band-aid on his left cheek.
In Dr. Animo and the Mutant Ray, he wore an orange life jacket.
As a Lepidopterran hybrid in the same episode, he had a maggot-like body with green skin and six legs. He had four eye stalks with orange eyes and grey hair.
In Back with a Vengeance, he wore a yellow raincoat while touring Niagara Falls on a ship.
In A Change of Face, he wore a pilgrim outfit.
In Merry Christmas, while cursed as Santa Claus, he wore a red and white robe, a red hat and green gloves.
In Game Over, while inside Sumo Slammers Smackdown, he wore grey armor which covered his left pectoral and lower body. He had brown hair on top and on the sides of his head, along with a brown beard.
In Monster Weather, he wore blue jeans, a brown headband, a brown vest and brown sandals along with his red Hawaiian shirt.
In Under Wraps, he briefly wore a blue bath robe.
In Under Wraps, The Return and Be Afraid of the Dark, he wore a hazmat suit.
As Ultra Grandpa in Perfect Day, he had a stereotypical superhero costume. He wore frameless blue goggles, a cyan shirt and white pants. He also donned a white cape like Ultra Ben.
In Divided We Stand, in addition to his red Hawaiian shirt, he wore brown shorts and brown strap sandals.
In Don't Drink the Water, Max briefly wore a pair of glasses.
After being turned into a 10-year-old in Don't Drink the Water, Max's hair was similar to a crew cut, and rather than fat, he looked skinny and athletic. He initially wore his own clothes, then switched to Ben's clothes.
In Big Fat Alien Wedding, during the wedding ceremony, he wore a black tuxedo.
In Ben 10 vs. the Negative 10: Part 2, he wore a grey exo-suit with blue markings on its visor.
In Alien Force and Ultimate Alien, he sometimes wore a short-sleeved white T-shirt with light brown pants and a green pouch with a sling that hangs on his shoulder.
In a flashback in Ben 10 Returns: Part 2, Max wore his regular shirt as well as dark blue shorts, white socks and brown shoes.
In Max Out, he wore a light brown long coat and a brown hat with a horizontal black stripe, over his regular outfit.
While under the identity of the Wrench, he wore a black T-shirt and light brown pants under a brown robe.
In Alien Force and Ultimate Alien, he occasionally wore a Plumber suit.
In Alien Swarm, Max wore a blue Hawaiian shirt instead of a red one. He wore a brown jacket over this outfit near the end of the movie. In a video recording, he wore a bluish grey vest over a long-sleeved white shirt, as well as blue pants.
As seen in a flashback in Moonstruck, Teen Max had short brown hair. He wore a brown jacket over a red shirt as well as light brown pants. He briefly wore his Air Force uniform.
In a flashback in Of Predators and Prey: Part 2, Max's fishing outfit consisted of a brownish grey hat with a horizontal grey line, as well as baggy brownish grey pants held up by black straps.
In a flashback in Blukic and Driba Go to Area 51, as a young adult, Max had black hair and was scrawny. He wore the same Hawaiian shirt he wears in the present.
In Something Zombozo This Way Comes, as a Zombie Clown, Max had white makeup, red lipstick, a red nose and different hair.
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A year of the shows and performers of the Bijou Planks Theater.
Ben 10
Sumo Slammers
Max
2006, Bandai
Taken during a long weekend in Valley Forge in 2010, - newly re-edited using today's Lightroom, Photoshop and DxO Photolab.
We were lucky to meet mikonT - one of my Flickr friends - in Audubon, Pennsylvania.
Valley Forge played a major role during the American Revolution.
Driven by the need to escape the brutal cold of December 1777, the Continental Army arrived at Valley Forge and immediately prioritized shelter for its 12,000 soldiers and camp followers.
Out of necessity, they turned to the trees.
The math is staggering: A virtual city of huts, each structure taking 80 trees, arose in a matter of weeks. In addition, the accessible forestry was also used for defence structures, fires and other supplies.
Amazingly, however, not every tree at Valley Forge was felled during Washington’s stay.
One of the most impressive survivors, the Pawling Sycamore, still stands.
The tree is 25,5 meter tall and with a spread of 43 meters.
It is about 285 years old.
Photograph published on 10/21/2021 { link below }
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i prioritized a consistency of texture on the "ball", and detail on the pylons, over making something symmetrical, or properly spherical.
A technic axle goes all the way through.
A fine example of 20th century American highway design prioritizing convenience for drivers over that of residents of communities "served" by the road.
In June 2020, after experiencing a devastating spring due to COVID, New York State announced that certain businesses could begin partially opening again. New York City’s response included a program called Open Restaurants, which allowed restaurants to use sidewalks and parking spaces for outdoor, socially distant dining. Owners quickly built temporary enclosures in the streets in front of their businesses to try and recover from months of shutdown. Views from small stretches of Brooklyn in early 2021 showed the variety and feel of these enclosures. Hopefully, the Open Restaurants initiative will help these businesses to survive and may even lead to a more permanent reorienting of streets to prioritize people over cars.
23250 McKay Avenue
Maple Ridge, BC Canada
A Harbour Authority (HA) is a non-profit, locally controlled organization which operates under a head lease with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) to operate and maintain a DFO-owned public commercial fishing harbour in the best interests of the commercial fishing fleet.
The harbour facility consists entirely of the property and water lots under the ownership of DFO – Small Craft Harbours (SCH).
An HA must operate the harbour as a public facility in accordance with the terms of the head lease and must at all times prioritize the needs of the commercial fishing industry above all else
Image best viewed in large screen.
Thank-you for your visit, and any comments or faves are always very much appreciated! ~Sonja.
World Water Day 2023
The theme of World Water Day 2023 is accelerating change. This theme aims to urge governments, civil society, and individuals to accelerate progress toward achieving Sustainable Development Goal 6. To ensure safe drinking, bathing, and using proper sanitation facilities for everyone, we need more action, ambition, and innovation.
The main goal is to fulfill the commitments of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and ensure that Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) are seen as core elements in all sectors. Additionally, the theme explores how to coordinate action across multiple sectors, strengthen the collaboration among stakeholders, and maximize impact.
In 2023, World Water Day will provide an opportunity for people, corporations, and governments to take responsibility for achieving WASH objectives on time. Governments should prioritize investment in infrastructure such as pipes, sewers, wells, pumps, water tanks, and basic maintenance systems.
The UN 2023 Water Conference will be held in New York from 22 to 24 March 2023. By discussing what needs to change, we should create a collective action plan to help us reach our goals faster than ever. Now is the time for each of us to take responsibility for our actions. As a result, we will be able to accelerate the necessary changes needed to improve hygiene standards worldwide. By doing this, every person in the world can access clean drinking water.
Klipvoor Dam
Borakalalo
Near Brits
South Africa
Happy New Year to all friends and contacts. And anyone else that might drop in. Christmas 2023 was not the relaxing type of Christmas, so I prioritized life over Flickr. Sorry about that.
I hope to be back now, but it will take some days to reach around to all of you. As a farmer with an old barn it takes 6 hours a day just to feed, clean, milk and all the other things to do twice a day in the barn. And then you have the other things to do, which takes time when we get 3 feet of snow over a few days just around Christmas.
I haven' taken much photos either, so I just grab a few snapshots from the last two weeks and present here. And a few jokes from the web.
And a photo that surely isn't for everyone. It is a joke we had in the "Vintrakveld" show at the Christmasparty in Ungdomslaget. It is a dinner and program party with dance to a local band on the fifth day of Christmas. We were a little over 100 people gathered, and the show is about making fun of things that happened last year here in our community.
One joke we had was that the landscape calendars I make sold so poorly last year, so now I have gone all in to raise the sale. I will make a nude calendar! And to get a shock reaction we also showed a photo to drive home the point. And people did laugh! And not just laugh, when the party was over a local lady had got ten farmers to join to create a nude farmers calendar for real to raise money for a good cause next year!! If this joke can end up in a prosject raising money for mens health is it a good thing in my eyes.
In Norway this photo isn't a big deal, but I have no idea how other nations culture will see it so I add just a link to it. Clicking on the link is on your own risk. Old farmers surely isn't something everyone will see! The link: photos.app.goo.gl/iy9dxXRCfwmv3EFv8
There are as always more photos in the first comment
The year 1936 brought forth an automotive gem, the Ford Model 68, a vehicle that not only captured the essence of its era but also pushed the boundaries of design and innovation. Born from the storied assembly lines of the Ford Motor Company, this classic car emerged during a time when America was finding its footing after the Great Depression. As a testament to resilience and forward-thinking, the Model 68 showcased Henry Ford's commitment to affordable yet stylish transportation for the masses. One particularly intriguing fact about this model is that it was among the first to offer a glimpse into streamlined design, which would dominate the automotive industry in the years to come.
Design and Innovation: A Blend of Style and Substance
The exterior of the 1936 Ford Model 68 exuded elegance with its teardrop-shaped headlamps and a bold, v-shaped grille that commanded attention. The car's sleek lines and rounded fenders were a departure from the boxy shapes of earlier models, hinting at the aerodynamic future of automobile design. Inside, owners were greeted with an interior that prioritized simplicity and functionality without compromising on quality. Luxurious touches like mohair upholstery and wood-grain accents spoke volumes about the craftsmanship of the era. Technologically, the Model 68 stood out with its flathead V8 engine, a marvel that offered unprecedented power and reliability to everyday drivers. Color options ranged from Washington Blue to Cordoba Tan, with many buyers favoring darker hues that accentuated the car's sophisticated silhouette. Available in various body styles including coupes, sedans, convertibles, and even wood-paneled station wagons known as "Woodies," it was the Deluxe Roadster that often stole hearts with its irresistible blend of performance and panache.
Performance-wise, the 1936 Ford Model 68 was no slouch. Its V8 engine could propel it to top speeds that were impressive for its time, while acceleration from 0-60 mph was achieved in a manner that could best be described as spirited for a pre-war car. On various driving conditions, from bumpy rural roads to newly paved highways, the Model 68 handled with poise and assurance. Drivers often reveled in the throaty rumble of the flathead V8 as they navigated through their journeys, enjoying a tactile connection with their machine that modern vehicles struggle to replicate.
The 1936 Ford Model 68 stands as more than just another vintage vehicle; it is a symbol of innovation during times of adversity and a precursor to modern automotive design philosophies. Its legacy is etched into history books and continues to be celebrated by enthusiasts around the globe who are captivated by its story and enamored by its character.
"The Vic," formerly known as "The Victoria," is a striking and modern re-imagination of a waterside office building in MediaCityUK, prioritizing contemporary design and occupant wellbeing. Originally a 23-year-old building, it was redeveloped starting in 2018 with a £9 million investment to create a more relaxed and flexible workspace.
Exterior architecture
Contemporary update: The renovation by architect Bate & Taylor focused on updating the building for modern business needs. The design emphasizes natural light and creates a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor spaces.
Waterside focus: The Vic's architecture is built around its tranquil waterside location on the banks of the Manchester Ship Canal. Outdoor terraces, waterside views, and lush green landscaping are integrated into the design to maximize this feature and provide spaces for relaxation.
Industrial context: While thoroughly modernized, the design acknowledges the area's industrial heritage by using construction materials like steel, natural stone, cement, and wood in a contemporary style.
Interior architecture
Modernization and remodel: The extensive refurbishment included a full overhaul of the interior, from the reception and common areas to the office floors.
Focus on wellbeing: The interior design has a specific focus on occupant health, wellbeing, and mindfulness.
Flexible and collaborative spaces: The reconfigured spaces are designed to accommodate a range of work styles, with Wi-Fi enabled co-working areas to foster flexible and creative work.
Enhanced amenities: On-site amenities support a healthy work-life balance and are a core part of the architectural vision. These include a café, bike storage, showers, and dedicated spaces for fitness activities.
The eastbound California Zephyr races east now on main #2 east of Afton. The train ran main #1 out of Creston to get around 2 coal trains waiting at CP 3811. The dispatcher pretty much shut down the railroad the last hour and a half to allow a route for Amtrak to swing from main to main around traffic. Now that Amtrak has dashed by here at Afton, the BNSF will go back to railroading. When Amtrak's westbound #5 gets into the picture after 8pm tonight the operations will be halted again for awhile. A large ABS section of double track is still left from Creston to near Galesburg. This operating system limits the amount of flexibility the dispatcher has to prioritize trains. The BNSF has put in a few CTC crossovers to allow for better flexibility, but large shutdown windows come to allow hotshots to stay moving.
Love the BN coal hopper, probably getting to be less and less of those in service!
It's amazing to observe how some leaves have the perfect light on them. The shot is mostly unprocessed, was shot in RAW and the only thing i played around with was the WB.
Dedicated to this really amazing semester in college. Although at times, it seemed like a series of unfortunate events, it has helped me re-prioritize things and hopefully it has brought changes in me for the better..
Also dedicated to Foo Fighters, current favourite by them being Statues, and Nine Inch Nails for In this Twilight.
Press L and F11 to view on Large and Black, it brings out the details
I wonder who the lucky lady is?
Daily Dog Challenge 2732. "May Day"
119 Pictures in 2019 - #47. "Fragile"
You'll notice Toby is conspicuously absent from today's picture. Neither the ceramic pitcher nor the little silk flowers were up to it.
But gentle Henry?
No worries!
Arg! Falling behind on my 119 (plus general Flickr commenting, posting, etc.)
Not but a lot... yet... but I need to refocus on Flickr.
The past month I've been prioritizing Toby's training - a necessary step for the teenage pup so he'll be a good Model and joy to be around both at home and away, but one that cuts into photography time.
I smile to think I began taking picture of my dogs (when I joined Flickr back in 2011) as a simple way to add some interest to training, and now training revolves around creating Models for photography.
100x in 2019 : #35 (Black)
And yes, my desire to get away from Black backgrounds has temporarily been put on hold for the same reason (see above).
That said, I'm running at just under/over 50% black backgrounds for the year so I'm still feeling pretty good about that.
Stop on by Henry and Toby's blog: bzdogs.com - The Secret Life of the Suburban Dog
We Are One Single Spiritual And Universal Humanity - Rovingian Council by Daniel Arrhakis (2026)
In a world of constant political and ideological upheaval, conflicts of ideas must always respect the values of tolerance and prioritize dialogue and diplomacy. Despite all the differences that may exist, we are one single spiritual and universal humanity.
Num mundo em permanente convulsão politica ideológica, os conflitos de ideias devem sempre respeitar os valores da tolerância e valorizar o discurso do diálogo e da diplomacia. Apesar de todas as diferenças que possam existir somos uma só humanidade espiritual e universal.
Fantastic red colors in these amazing outbreaks on the beginning of the evenig March 10th. A little later in the evening the aurora became more green/white/yellowish. This was not a planned shot, I was looking behind my back, and was shocked when I saw the colors at display.
I just had to turn around my camera, compose quickly, using the barn and the house, and fire away.
Man I am happy I got to experience this!
Shot at Ulsfjord, close to Tromsø, Northern Norway.
BR.
Ole
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Ole
The back wall is hinged via the pipes, which I thought was quite neat.
The building is 12 bricks wide and thanks to the walls taking up 3 bricks of space in total, the interior space is only 9 bricks wide. However designing the interior wasn't too challenging despite that. It meant that I could design a lot less and make the most of the few objects in the space which was a lot of fun. I prioritized a cozy feeling above all else.
Kaer Station floated in the upper atmosphere of the gas giant Kaer, an aging Tibanna gas platform that had long seen its prime. Built during the Republic era, it had once been a thriving hub of activity, but by the end of the Clone Wars, it was largely aban- doned, its corridors silent and lifeless. When ARGO Industries took over, the corporation prioritized utility over restoration, investing only in the bare minimum to make the station operational. The platform became a patch- work of old, rusted bulkheads and newly installed conduits, blending its worn history with ARGO’s functional upgrades. Tibanna gas extraction rigs hummed steadily, meeting the company’s needs, while much of the station remained dormant—a labyrinth of empty corridors, inactive terminals, and forgotten vaults.
Under ARGO Industries, Kaer Station operated with a skeleton crew—only a few workers and just enough droids to keep the station running, with automated systems handling most of the operations. Arrivals and departures were rare, shrouded in secrecy, with transports coming and going under the cover of atmospheric storms. Officially, the station supplied Tibanna gas for ARGO's industrial needs, but rumors persisted that it served a secondary purpose. Some whispered about hidden cargo and unregistered ships docking in sealed-off sections of the platform, suggesting that ARGO had used Kaer Station for clandestine operations far from prying eyes.
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I finally got to Kaer Station, somewhat hidden in the Siskeen system. I love how much nitty gritty lore is hidden in legends. The inspiration comes from the Star Wars: Legacy comics. See more photos and behind the scenes below. Thanks for watching!
Another shot from March 10th. Incredible long and vivid rays, never experienced it like this. Truly an amazing experience.
More info to follow.
Canon 5D Mark II + Nikon 14-24 2.8G
Hope you like it.
BR.
Ole
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Well... finally, after all the delays and design challenges, it is done. Here is my B-18A Bolo LEGO MOC, a medium bomber used by the U.S. Army Air Corps primarily in the Pacific during the interwar and early World War II periods. It was a notoriously funkily-proportioned aircraft, with its round-bellied fuselage, its backwards-tapered wings and its odd bombardier canopy shaping at the front; but, all in all, it was a sturdy, rugged bomber (though nothing to write home about as for success in World War II XD). Lots of these were destroyed on the ground during the raids of Pearl harbor, but I really wanted to challenge myself in attempting to construct a plane that isn't all about the glamour and good looks so many beautiful aircraft of its era retained. Having incorporated working landing gear and included string for the wings, I am proud of its functionalities. However, I sadly could not include a working bomb bay due to the construction of its simulated rounded "doors" flush with the fuselage. Nothing opens on the underside, but that was due to the fact of me wanting to prioritize structure and look to the Bolo. Unfortunately, the sacrifice ended up being without a functioning bomb bay... but, overall, the result (for now) is adequate for my liking. But, let me know YOUR thoughts in the comments! Faves are also appreciated, and, as always, have an awesome day! (:
A government that prioritizes Gross National Happiness over GDP must surely engender a happier people. These Bhutanese schoolgirls were full of smiles on their way to class.
Signed J. J. Bulten in lower right corner. I was unable to locate information about the artist.
This is one of a pair of oil portraits that complement the nautical theme of a newly reopened and redcorated restaurant in the seaside community of Long Beach, Washington.
At least three other marine paintings graced the walls. I'd say whoever selected those prioritized genre and availability over quality.
On the other hand, I wish I had found this portrait and its companion piece before the current owner did.
♦ Instructions available at Rebrickable ♦
"This is where the fun begins!"
My latest ship from the Prequel Trilogy has arrived, and it surely was a lot of fun to make: here's Obi Wan's Eta-2 Actis Interceptor from Episode III - Revenge of the Sith and The Clone Wars.
This small unit consists of 281 pieces (stand included), and has one major feature: true Minifig scale!
There's a handful of beautiful MOCs of this ship out there already, but most of them are based on the huge cockpit piece from the playsets, so they're drastically oversized. So here I am with a, dare I say, more accurately scaled version.
It does come with a drawback, you guessed it: you can't put a fig inside. A bit ironic I know, but I chose to go for a brick-built cockpit in order to get as close to the original design as I could, prioritizing accuracy over playability, as usual.
The wings were pretty challenging given the ridiculously small scale, and my goal was to have them as thin as possible without compromising the SNOT look.
I'm quite happy with the result and I think this makes a nice little display piece. It's also very swooshable despite the intricate wing design.
I'm usually not a fan of stickers, but I thought this one deserved some sweet markings. I used the sticker sheet from the playset - it is included in the parts list. The color scheme can be changed to red with only a few part swaps (see last page in the instructions).
► Instructions for the Eta-2 Actis Interceptor are available at Rebrickable!
Yeah sadly this collab is being put on hold or just cancelled. Brick Rebellion and I decided it would be best to work on other things and kinda cancel this. There are still a lot of things we both need to prioritize and yeah, thats how the cookie crumbles :P when you see this photo the moc will be gone.
As I woke up… there are dark clouds … there are strong sun rays…. I’m thinking that the weather might be uncertain.. I for myself can relate to this.. haha! I have lots of things to do over the weekend and I’m not that sure which to prioritize… oh well time management can solve it sometimes…. Haha! Have a nice day to all!
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The Nishi Building in Canberra was designed by a large team including Fender Katsalidis Architects, Suppose Design Office (Japan), and March Studio, among others. Its interior is known for using recycled and natural materials, especially in its dramatic timber staircase made from over 2,000 reclaimed wooden beams. The lobby combines hotel, residential, and social spaces with a mix of concrete, timber, and plants. Hotel Hotel (now part of Ovolo Nishi) occupies several floors and features handcrafted furniture, local artworks, and inward- or outward-facing rooms that connect with the natural light and atrium garden.
The building focuses strongly on sustainability and received a 6-Star Green Star rating and an 8-star NatHERS rating. It uses solar power, natural ventilation, and recycled water systems. The interior design prioritizes energy efficiency and local materials. Nishi has won multiple awards, including International Project of the Year (2015) in London and several honors from the Australian Institute of Architects. Its design combines environmental performance with striking, artistic interiors.
This image is one of my favorite images from 2008, not simply because of the eerie result, but the circumstances that resulted in this image were a good reminder to me in keeping my mind open and my expectations from running away from me.
It all starts with a camera, as it so often seems to. In this particular case, the camera in question was the Fuji 6x17 panoramic. I do not usually succumb to kameralust but I admit to having a touch of it whenever I am around one of these beasts. So to scratch that itch, I had rented the camera in high expectation of taking it out to shoot a specific waterfall up around Mt. Adams one fine Fall day in the Pacific Northwest. Unfortunately someone forgot to inform me that it was going to be pouring buckets that day. And I don't mean the little plastic buckets you give your kids when they are playing on the beach, but the big, industrial-strength kind of bucket. In other words, it was raining with an almost biblical severity. It was so wet, I was nervous even carrying the camera in its case for fear the case could not even resist the deluge. I have an aversion to getting $2000 cameras wet, particularly when I don't own them...
So... I did not get to shoot the camera nearly as much as I had anticipated. I basically did not shoot it at all. I made one fumbling exposure, balancing my cable release in one hand, desperately clinging to an umbrella with another. But by the time it came to drive home, I had made only that single exposure, not even half a roll on a camera that only needs four shots to burn an entire roll. But then on the drive back, necessity stepped in. See, I had a choice. I was pretty certain I was not going to shoot anymore that day, yet I still had three images left to toy with to finish the roll off before I returned it the next day. So I figured, I may as well experiment with some panning shots while driving down the wooded back highways of southern Washington. And this shot was the result, something that if the first half of my day had proven to be more successful, I may never have even have attempted. If I had come away with those successful images of the waterfall that I had hoped and planned to capture, that satisfaction may have caused me to drive right by this image of these trees. Oh, it would have still been there I think, but not for me.
Shifting gears only slightly, photography never fails to amaze me thus in that it constantly reminds me just how much there is out there to see. Even in the exact same spot, ten people will see ten different things usually. Or better yet, put one photographer in the same spot ten different times under ten different sets of circumstances (I have driven this stretch of highway dozens and dozens of times, never before making this image) and they will create ten different photographs. This is one of the reasons I photograph. Sometimes I think about the recording of my vision as a way of recording who I am. It is an odd thought to wonder where my negatives may end up in 100 years, who may be looking at them, and what will they think. What are they going to know about me? Or the places I went? The things I saw? Sometimes that is why I photograph at such a breakneck pace. I am not really concerned too much with slowing down now to do much with my images. I know if I poured more time and energy into it, I could probably market a decent number of these. And in some ways I do. But having to slow down to do this stuff means I am out shooting less. I am not only documenting these places and time less, but I am documenting myself less as well. And there is going to be a point at which age (hopefully it is age) or some other factor forces me to slow down. Where I am not going to be able to photograph to this degree any longer. When I no longer find myself driving through the pouring rain down a wooded highway with photographs-to-be the click of an imagination away. That is the point in time I am more concerned about.
I do not think of this in any sort of fatalistic or pessimistic fashion, it is just a realization that time and opportunity are finite, so I care to prioritize how I spend them. It is a unique gift each photographer has, to document not the world, but their world. For each image like this, there is a photographer without whom it would have been impossible for that image to exist. Or so I sometimes think.
Anyway I am rambling now, so I am going to call it a night. Good night (or good morning) all and thank you for looking as well as reading.
And I apologize in advance for those frustrated by the small thumbnail. This image becomes more impressive large but I try to manage who has access to the larger files. I am sure there are plenty of you out there who should be contacts but I have not made you such. If so, just drop a comment here or send me an e-mail.
What was the last difficult decision you had to make? How did you feel? What kept you grounded? We all wrestle with decisions that test our resolve and challenge our emotions. Whether it’s choosing between two paths with unknown outcomes or navigating a dilemma that affects the people we care about, these moments often feel overwhelming. There’s a mix of anxiety, self-doubt, and mental exhaustion as you weigh your options and search for clarity.
But in the midst of the struggle, there’s an opportunity to discover strength and perspective. Taking time to pause, reflect, and prioritize what truly matters can be grounding. Seeking advice from trusted voices, focusing on your values, and accepting that no decision is perfect are crucial steps in finding peace with your choice. While wrestling with difficult decisions can feel like an uphill battle, it’s often these moments that shape character, teach resilience, and pave the way for growth. These challenges are more than just obstacles—they’re the turning points that define us.
Boulevard of Broken Dreams
Another Friday spent along the rails of Cape Cod did not disappoint.
My main goal was to photograph newly repainted FL9 2011 which I did and then I had planned to again photograph the meet and swap with the northbound energy train. But those plans got changed when this unexpected train showed up.
Mass Coastal train MC2 was thrown into the mix as they came down from Rochester with a string of empty C&D gons for Cassova at Otis that they were going to swap out with loads before heading back north to Rochester and on to Wareham. Here they are holding the main at Taylor at MP 54.9 on the MassDOT owned and Mass Coastal operated former New Have Cape Mainline.
Leading the way is MC 2008, a GP9RM blt. Apr. 1956 as CN 2020. They will hold here for a bit until the passenger consist pulls north from the station into the siding. Once they are clear and the bridge is lowered they will head south toward the Falmouth Branch and on to Otis meeting the waiting energy train at Canal Jct. The latter will use the same bridge closing to scoot back here and hold the main for a meet and crew swap with the passenger consist before they each then head on their respective ways to Seamass and back down to the station.
For a small little shortline it sure got busy here for a moment requiring some decisions on what I wanted to prioritizing shooting. Not a bad problem to have!
Wareham, Massachusetts
Friday September 15, 2023
A "Jhaalmuri" / "Spicy Puffed Rice" seller by profession, he puts 100% dedication towards his customers. He did notice me while I took the photo, but preparing jhaalmuri was prioritized higher than posing for a photograph.
Well... finally, after all the delays and design challenges, it is done. Here is my B-18A Bolo LEGO MOC, a medium bomber used by the U.S. Army Air Corps primarily in the Pacific during the interwar and early World War II periods. It was a notoriously funkily-proportioned aircraft, with its round-bellied fuselage, its backwards-tapered wings and its odd bombardier canopy shaping at the front; but, all in all, it was a sturdy, rugged bomber (though nothing to write home about as for success in World War II XD). Lots of these were destroyed on the ground during the raids of Pearl harbor, but I really wanted to challenge myself in attempting to construct a plane that isn't all about the glamour and good looks so many beautiful aircraft of its era retained. Having incorporated working landing gear and included string for the wings, I am proud of its functionalities. However, I sadly could not include a working bomb bay due to the construction of its simulated rounded "doors" flush with the fuselage. Nothing opens on the underside, but that was due to the fact of me wanting to prioritize structure and look to the Bolo. Unfortunately, the sacrifice ended up being without a functioning bomb bay... but, overall, the result (for now) is adequate for my liking. But, let me know YOUR thoughts in the comments! Faves are also appreciated, and, as always, have an awesome day! (:
Guy Anderson (1906-1998 Washington)
Oil on Board 12"x17.5"
Original gilt framing 16.5"x21.5".
Signed lower left and notated "Edmonds, Wash." on the back.
Painting has been glued at edges into framing.
Overall excellent condition.
Guy Anderson’s Harbor Scene, Edmonds, Washington (1930s) depicts a lineup of sailing ships still active on Puget Sound decades after steam had become dominant. Edmonds was a key departure point for the Alaska trade, and many older wooden schooners and barkentines remained in service hauling lumber, salmon, and general cargo northward. The Depression prolonged their use, as they were cheaper to operate and maintain than steamships.
Painted with a bold, blocky impasto and a palette of muted blues, violets, and russets, the work reflects Anderson’s early Northwest modernism. Rather than aiming for meticulous detail, he captured the structural rhythm of masts and rigging, setting them against a subdued sky. The composition emphasizes vertical thrust, echoing both the maritime forest of spars and the rising ambitions of a young artist.
Guy Anderson (1906–1998) was a central figure of the “Northwest School” alongside Morris Graves, Kenneth Callahan, and Mark Tobey. Born in Edmonds, Anderson studied at the Cornish School in Seattle and developed a style rooted in Pacific Northwest landscapes and spirituality. While his mature work leaned toward mythic and symbolic figuration, his early paintings—like this harbor scene—document the working ports and coastal culture of Puget Sound with an expressive, almost Fauvist brush. Today, he is recognized as one of the leading voices of mid-20th-century Northwest art.
Context in the 1930s Art Debate:
When Anderson painted this scene, American art was divided between regionalist realism—celebrated in the Midwest by artists like Grant Wood and Thomas Hart Benton—and the emerging strains of modernism that prioritized form, color, and emotional resonance. Anderson’s Harbor Scene straddles both impulses: the subject matter is firmly local and documentary, tying him to regionalist concerns, yet the execution is modernist, with its loose brushwork and abstraction of structure. This balance anticipates the distinctive Northwest School, which fused local imagery with universal, often spiritual, concerns.
This text is a collaboration with Chat GPT.
Within the crown of Sant'Andrea della Valle, the mastery of Giovanni Lanfranco unfolds in a radiant explosion of Baroque color. The architectural ribs act as golden rays, drawing every gaze toward the central light where the ethereal and the structural become one.
When you capture such detailed frescoes, do you focus on the technical precision of the lines, or do you prioritize the warmth and emotion of the painted figures?
Last year's for comparison. Other people doing similar things: Owen McCabe.
In general, black is walking, red is bicycling, blue is cars or buses, and green is above-ground rapid transit or freeways. (Color is from speed, not from an actual record of transportation mode.) Not shown: tunnels and subways.
In spite of that ritual caption, there's basically no red on here because I haven't actually been on a bike all year. The other striking thing is how small my San Francisco is now: I go to work and I go to #geobreakfast, and I get lunch, and that's about it.
What have I been doing instead? Trying to turn myself into a better piano player. It's very time-intensive and home-oriented. The other big time-suck that does show up as geography is a bunch of trips to the Berkeley campus to go the library and read everything that's ever been written about colorblindness.
One thing you can see on the map is the change in how I walk to BART. Now it is generally on 42nd Street instead of 41st so I can avoid having to use any of the traffic signals on Broadway, now that AC Transit and the City of Oakland have misguidedly prioritized through vehicle movement in an ineffective attempt at transit efficiency.
The big thing that doesn't show up at all is that I went to Spain to speak at the Technarte conference. I walked a hundred miles in a week and still only saw a tiny fraction of what there was to see. Spain looks like California and shows how good California could be if the United States knew how to build cities. Steph and I also went to New Orleans, which demonstrates how the US can do less damage to the cities that it does have by not doing any traffic engineering for decades.
How big is your world?
In my humble opinion, the greatest knowledge one can posses is to realize that we all have limited time.In my own life, this thought allows me to prioritize the right things in my life.
ODC:Knowledge
Ángeles
My marks aren't real but their's were. And the deepest marks are not in sight. Thousands of sanitarian had to face workdays at risk, without secure and enough material. Some of them had lost their lives.
This is something that cannot be forgotten. Never forget to prioritize what is important as health.
Without health, there's no life, and without life, there's nothing.
Mis marcas no son reales pero las de ellos sí que lo han sido. Y las marcas más profundas son las que no se ven.
Miles de sanitarios se han tenido que enfrentar a jornadas de trabajo en riesgo, sin material suficiente y seguro. Algunos incluso han perdido la vida.
Esto es algo que no se debe olvidar. Que no se olvide nunca priorizar lo verdaderamente importante como es la Sanidad.
Sin salud no hay vida y sin vida no hay nada.
Alien art
Science fiction
If a life form arrived at our planet millions of years ago, it would have found the proper environment to develop. Cells contain genetic information that allows life to thrive on Earth. The "tree of life" shows how life developed from simple forms to humans. As life evolved, many species emerged, and some got extinct.
The cells of life forms have survived by going from spices to species. On the way of the development, there were some hurdles like species have killed and ate other species. It looks like the development went in the wrong direction, but the cells have survived with the killers and survivals. Important is cells and hosts. Species are created to be just hosts, just to carry the cells. The species' blueprint was always kept in cells to make sure that dominant species go on, live.
Sperms, made of cells, travel to other host during love making so that the life of the cell continues, with the latest genetic information. Our bodies comprise interconnected cells. When we watch TV, cells watch too. Aliens may have spread their cells throughout the universe to ensure survival. They might have created suitable environments for cell survival in asteroids.
Humans are not perfect and have flaws. Our sufferings are not imported as we are just hosts, acting in that way too. We prioritize humanity over individuals. Humans have a lot of cells to compare to a human. Many people die in wars, traffics accidents, etc. Who cares? There are already more hosts on earth, billions of them. A couple dies, no problem!
If we would not be just hosts, we would act differently, would care for the death of a fellow human being, and would adopt the mindset that one death is too many.
I don't want to live in a world without melody.
Sometimes the rhythmic din of society is too much for me.
But purpose is prioritized these days the goal is win the prize.
There's a sleeping resonance we hold through which we're unified.
So let it out!
Don't get lost in the crowd.
No one can deter you from your own path.
There's no trip too remote from which you can't come back.
And I've got this hunch about you and me,
None of us are ready for a world without melody.
- Bad Religion
The Purpose of Rovingian Journeys: Methods, Cycles, and Meanings by Daniel Arrhakis (2026)
The Purpose of Rovingian Journeys: Methods, Cycles, and Meanings
Purpose of the Rovingian Mystic Year
The Rovingian Mystic Year is dedicated to pilgrimages to sacred and mystical places, with the aim of promoting a deep reconnection with the natural rhythms of the Earth and with Universal Spirituality. This purpose is achieved through walks and outdoor rituals, which take place during periods of greater serenity, avoiding the hustle and bustle of summer tourism and intense heat. The calendar of journeys favors autumn and winter, times when spiritual retreat is favored by tranquility and the reduction of worldly distractions.
Method and Cycle of Rovingian Journeys
The Rovingian method is based on direct observation and the rhythm of walking. The journeys are conceived not only as physical displacements, but as a form of meditation in motion. Solar synchronicity is respected, rigorously following the inclination of the Earth's axis. Silence is prioritized during the walks, allowing one to hear the "echoes" of sacred places. Each pilgrimage seeks to identify points of power in nature, where the barrier between the physical and the spiritual is most tenuous.
On the other hand, the journeys aim to gather elements about sacred geometries because, for the nomadic Rovingian monks, they are the universal language of spirituality.
Stages of the Rovingian Journey
Opening (Autumn Equinox): Begins with rites of gratitude and detachment from the "old leaves" of the ego. It marks the beginning of the spiritual quest.
Immersion (Winter): Marks the peak of retreat, with the search for places of isolation and deep introspection.
Rebirth (Spring Equinox): Is the preparation for the external manifestation of the visions received during introspection and the application of the knowledge acquired for the benefit of the communities.
Culmination (June Solstice): Represents the closing of the mystical cycle, preceding the summer pause.
The Meaning of the Summer Pause
For the Rovingian monk, summer is understood as a time of preservation, in contrast to other traditions. During this period, the dispersal caused by mass tourism is avoided, as it can break the collective silence essential for the journeys.
Respect for the element of fire is manifested in the understanding that intense heat represents an external energy of action, opposed to the receptive nature of mystical journeys.
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O Propósito das Jornadas Rovingianas: Métodos, Ciclos e Significados
Propósito do Ano Místico Rovingiano
O Ano Místico Rovingiano é dedicado à realização de peregrinações a locais sagrados e místicos, com o objetivo de promover uma reconexão profunda com os ritmos naturais da Terra e com a Espiritualidade Universal. Este propósito é concretizado através de caminhadas e rituais ao ar livre, que ocorrem em períodos de maior serenidade, evitando a agitação do turismo de verão e o calor intenso. O calendário das jornadas privilegia o outono e o inverno, épocas em que o recolhimento espiritual é favorecido pela tranquilidade e pela diminuição das distrações mundanas.
Método e Ciclo das Jornadas Rovingianas
O método rovingiano fundamenta-se na observação direta e no ritmo do caminhar. As jornadas são concebidas não apenas como deslocamentos físicos, mas como uma forma de meditação em movimento. A sincronia solar é respeitada, seguindo rigorosamente a inclinação do eixo terrestre. O silêncio é priorizado durante as caminhadas, permitindo ouvir os "ecos" dos locais sagrados. Cada peregrinação busca identificar pontos de força na natureza, onde a barreira entre o físico e o espiritual é mais ténue.
Por outro lado as jornadas visam recolher elementos sobre geometrias sagradas pois para os monges nómadas rovingianos elas são a linguagem universal da espiritualidade.
Etapas da Jornada Rovingiana
Abertura (Equinócio de Outono): Inicia-se com ritos de gratidão e desapego das "folhas velhas" do ego. Marca o inicio da busca espiritual.
Imersão (Inverno): Marca o auge do recolhimento, com a busca por locais de isolamento e introspeção profunda.
Renascimento (Equinócio de Primavera): É a preparação para a manifestação externa das visões recebidas durante a introspeção e a aplicação dos conhecimentos entretanto adquiridos em prol das comunidades.
Culminação (Solstício de Junho): Representa o encerramento do ciclo místico, antecedendo a pausa estival.
O Significado da Pausa de Verão
Para o monge rovingiano, o verão é entendido como um tempo de preservação, em contraste com outras tradições. Durante este período, evita-se a dispersão causada pelo turismo de massa, que pode quebrar a egrégora de silêncio essencial para as jornadas.
O respeito ao elemento fogo manifesta-se na compreensão de que o calor intenso representa uma energia de ação externa, oposta à natureza recetiva das jornadas místicas.