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Photo By: Cate Infinity
Collaborative Build By: Dia G and Myrdin Sommer
In the end "All prayers went unanswered"
Location: Drone Haven
Drone Haven, a city long abandoned by humanity, stands as a haunting testament to the fleeting importance of humankind in the grand narrative of nature. Rusted skyscrapers rise from fractured earth, their decayed frames wrapped in vines and moss, bearing witness to nature’s quiet reclamation. Faded posters and graffiti whisper a warning from a forgotten era: “The End is Near!” On the city’s outskirts, a survivalist camp briefly clung to life. Dreamers and pragmatists built it as humanity’s final stand, cultivating gardens and creating shelters in defiance of the inevitable. Yet disease, dwindling resources, and discord proved stronger than their resolve. The camp fell silent, overtaken by creeping greenery, its remnants a poignant symbol of resilience overshadowed by decline. At the city’s heart lies the ruins of a once-famous butcher shop, its walls weathered and its windows shattered. Moss softens its rusted fixtures, and vines snake through every crevice. Outside, the grim message echoes: “The End is Near!” This decaying relic serves as a stark reminder of human hubris and the fragile nature of survival. Amid the ruins, drones roam like spectral caretakers. Left by their creators, these machines continue to perform their programmed duties, planting native flora during their annual Echocycle rituals. They maintain Drone Haven as a paradox—a city simultaneously embodying human ambition and nature’s enduring dominance. Yet even the drones are not eternal. As creations of humankind, they too are bound by the finite nature of energy. Like their creators, they will eventually exhaust their resources and cease to function. This juxtaposition—humanity’s ephemeral existence and its legacy in the mechanical species it forged—underscores the fragility of all things, natural or artificial. Drone Haven whispers a layered tale: a reminder that humanity, for all its self-importance, is but a fleeting presence in the face of nature’s vast, enduring cycles. In its rusted beams and flowering vines, it reflects on collapse, resilience, and the inescapable truth that all energy is finite and ultimately consumed.
️🔮Goodbye ️
These charred remains of spruces stand in silent testament to a time when raging fires ravaged this part of Jasper National park. Entire mountains were consumed by a relentless and unstoppable inferno. As the sun breaks through a foggy winter dusk, it kindles hopes of rebirth and growth in a distant future.
It's Guardian Angels day today 02/10/22 so I thought it would be an opportunity to use one of Asha's last photoshoots shot just a few weeks before she passed away. The background is her Ballywhiskin Beach. When I read up on this Guardian Angels Day I was surprised that the Catholic church and other faiths believed in Guardian Angels. I just thought this was something authors created to sell books as I only remember Angels from the bible being more warriors and not what I personally associate angels to be. I have always believed in guardian angels, but I just thought this was my own personal view and not a bibical view. So it was lovely to read that the Church believe in guardian angels. Now I have my own guardian angel who is called Asha.
Surveys have shown that close to 75% of Americans believe in guardian angels. Guardian Angels Day, also known as Guardian Angel Day, is for giving recognition and thanks to the guardian angels in our life, and to do something special to recognize them. It is a day to learn about the role that guardian angels have played in our lives, as well as to learn about the roles they have played in different cultures and religions.
Today also is an official day of the Catholic Church, known as Memorial of the Holy Guardian Angels or the Feast of Guardian Angels. This Catholic festival is celebrated on October 2 each year and is a day to thank God for one's guardian angels. Local celebrations of guardian angels date to the eleventh century CE, and the belief that every human had a guardian angel was widespread in the Catholic church by the twelfth century. The feast was first observed in 1500, by the Franciscan Order.
In 1608, Pope Paul V officially authorized the feast. It originally was a supplement of sorts to the Feast of Saint Michael. In the 1670s, Pope Clement X made October 2 the official date and made the day an obligatory double feast. Leo XIII made it a double major feast in 1883, and since 1976 it has been ranked as an obligatory memorial.
According to Catholic belief, both Christians and non-Christians have a guardian angel assigned to them, that gives them guidance throughout their lives. Guardian angels are from the lowest rank of angels. The angels protect their assigned person from demons and encourage them to do good works. Everyone is reunited with their guardian angel when they reach heaven.
According to beliefs throughout the world, guardian angels may protect people, groups, kingdoms, or countries. The concept of guardian angels goes back to ancient Judaism; in the Hebrew Bible, angels sometimes were given missions to intervene in the affairs of humans, and they are mentioned as being guides and intercessors. Psalm 91:11 is often cited as evidence of guardian angels: "For He will command His angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways."
The New Testament also mentions angels that go between God and man. By the fifth century CE, the belief in guardian angels was prevalent in Christianity. Belief in guardian angels is largely held in the Anglican Communion, and the Eastern Orthodox Church sees guardian angels as friends and protectors. The Catholic Church's beliefs are as described above. Many other Christian denominations, such as Lutherans and Methodists, have some form of belief in guardian angels.
In Islam, there is a belief in mu'aqqibat, which has to do with guardian angels. Some Muslims believe everyone has two guardian angels—one in front of them and one in back of them. In Zoroastrianism, each person has a guardian angel which guides them throughout their life. The belief in guardian angels crosses cultures and religions, and today everyone who believes in their power gives them thanks.
Amidst the vast, rolling plains of the Midwest, a weathered and forgotten farmhouse stands as a relic of a bygone era. Its desolation is a haunting testament to the passage of time, where the once vibrant colors of its paint have now succumbed to the relentless assault of nature. The cracked and peeling facade, reminiscent of a psychedelic mural gone awry, tells tales of forgotten dreams and lost aspirations.
The structure, leaning precariously as if weary from bearing witness to years of changing seasons and unforgiving weather, casts eerie shadows that dance in the fading light of dusk. The porch, once a welcoming threshold, now hangs onto its last vestiges of existence, a skeletal reminder of the life that once thrived within these weathered walls.
A sense of abandonment pervades the air, as if the spirits of the past occupants linger, whispering echoes of laughter and the toil of hard work. The overgrown vegetation, reclaiming the land it once yielded to human hands, adds to the surreal aura of neglect and isolation.
In this frozen moment captured by the lens, one can almost hear the distant echoes of Hunter S. Thompson's voice, a raspy whisper on the winds of time, speaking of forgotten dreams, lost hope, and the relentless march of progress that left this once bustling abode to fade into the annals of history.
The Crump Theatre in Columbus, Indiana is a stunning testament to the town's rich architectural history. The vibrant marquee still glows with life, reflecting the theatre's enduring presence in the cultural fabric of Columbus. The Crump Theatre stands as a nostalgic beacon harking back to the golden age of theatre. The theater is currently undergoing a volunteer led restoration effort.
“Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that.”
― Martin Luther King Jr., A Testament of Hope: The Essential Writings and Speeches
In the midst of a world marred by human-induced pollution, there exists an unexpected majesty, a resilient reminder of nature's enduring spirit—the birds. These humble waterfowl, with their graceful glide across polluted waters, embody a tenacity that defies the challenges of their environment. They paddle through the debris-strewn ponds and navigate the murky rivers, their feathers unruffled by the disregard of the world around them.
Their majesty lies not only in their ability to endure but also in the grace with which they adapt. They are a symbol of nature's unwavering determination to persist, to find a way forward amidst adversity. Amidst the plastic waste and polluted waters, they carry on, foraging for sustenance and raising their young. Their quacks, once echoing across pristine lakes, now resonate as a testament to nature's resilience.
In these feathered beings, we find an important lesson—a reminder that even in a world scarred by our actions, the majesty of nature endures. With their simple elegance and unyielding spirit, they inspire hope that if we, as stewards of the Earth, can take responsibility for our actions and work to heal the wounds we've inflicted, we can restore the majesty of nature's creations.
Everyone in SL should have a room like this :-) The walls are plastered with pictures documenting a 20+ year relationship, Just walking in here settles whatever worries and discontent life may have foisted on me.
I'm grateful for the most intangible thing Second Life has brought me; these walls are just the testament :-)
I still don't have anything new to post... So I decided to upload another shot taken in November after a bit of freezing rain. We have had several severe Ice storms during the last decade here in southeastern Oklahoma. The birch tree in this shot gives you an idea of the damage caused by the past storms. The new growth on the tree is a testament to the resilience of mother nature.
Hope you all had a great Christmas and wish you all the best in 2011!!
Some 200 miles southwest of Sri Lanka and the southern tip of India across the equator lie approximately 2,000 tiny coral islands – the Maldives. Scattered across the Indian Ocean, these islands with their white sandy beaches, turquoise lagoons, vivid coral reefs and colorful fish are home to a gentle, friendly people. A very private and longstanding Muslim culture, which is independent of Middle East influence, is a testament to the diversity of religious practices in different countries. These mostly uninhabited islands, some small enough to walk around in minutes, offer a paradise which is idyllic and unspoiled. There are nearly 90 outstanding island resorts too...............
SO Iam Proud to be Here, Such a Beautiful Place..........White Sandy Beaches + Water as Clear as Glass, ...........wow
The tree and the pit winding gear have been around much longer than the factory chimney on the right.
Weihnachten gilt als Fest des Friedens, denn als der Engel, der laut Neuem Testament den Hirten die Botschaft von der Geburt Christi überbrachte, riefen die himmlischen Heerscharen, die dazugekommen waren "Ehre sei Gott in der Höhe und Frieden auf Erden und den Menschen ein Wohlgefallen". Leider fallen aber auch an diesen Tagen an vielen Orten der Welt Bomben auf unschuldige Menschen, wird geschossen und gemordet, nicht nur, aber auch von Mächten, die sich als christlich bezeichnen. Ich weiß, dass es naiv ist, aber dennoch wünsche ich mir und allen, dass die Menschheit zur Besinnung kommt und erkennt, dass wir alle eine große Familie sind, dass niemand über dem Anderen steht, dass wir aufeinander angewiesen sind, um etwas Größeres zu erreichen als mehr Macht, Territorium und Reichtum, nämlich die Grundlagen für unser aller Überleben auf der Erde zu sichern.
Christmas is considered a festival of peace, for when the angel who, according to the New Testament, brought the message of the birth of Christ to the shepherds, the heavenly host who had come shouted ‘Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men’. Unfortunately, bombs are also dropped on innocent people in many places around the world on these days, people are shot at and murdered, not only, but also by powers that call themselves Christian. I know it is naive, but I still wish for myself and everyone that humanity comes to its senses and realises that we are all one big family, that no one is above the other, that we are dependent on each other to achieve something greater than more power, territory and wealth, namely to secure the foundations for the survival of us all on earth.
Dear Mr Keats,
The extent of my estate
is a foothold
by the water.
I have written up a will
and testament as steward
of the infinite within it.
I’ve set forth a declaration
that all this is passed on
as I received it.
My name,
like those before me,
will be written
in the water.
The heaven opens. This is from 3 years ago in September, amazing what you find when you dig into the hard drive!
Beauly firth
Inverness-shire
Scotland
Due to excessive pumping, the water level has gone down a fair bit from those biblical days.
Landmarks on the shoreline testify to the fact.
Así llaman los mallorquines a su Catedral. Ese bello monumento de estilo gótico, en el que el rey Jaime III dispuso en testamento se le enterrara, que fue construido entre los siglos XIV y el XIX y que yo por más que lo veo, miro y fotografío , nunca dejo impresionarme con su belleza altiva dominando la ciudad de Palma de Mallorca.
En mi última visita a la capital palmesa, al enterarme que las obras de acondicionamiento que se habían estado llevando en el interior, se habían acabado, decidí entrar a visitarla con la intención de ver la polémica obra de MIguel Barceló, tras haber pasado algún tiempo de su inauguración..
Como no me considero un crítico de arte, me dejaré llevar por lo que el corazón y mi mente me hicieron escribir en mi cuaderno de viaje.
"... como ya venía predispuesto a que me iba a encontrar un "pegote", la primera impresión fue de escepticismo y como desde lejos, provisionalmente me pareció hermoso lo que ví, me propuse observarla en silencio, bueno, la verdad que "mucho silencio" precisamente no había, pues en ese momento estaban ejecutando una bellísima pieza en el órgano (al parecer era un concierto encuadrado dentro de una serie de programaciones de este tipo), cosa que agradecí porque me ayudó a concentrarme aún mas en lo que estaba haciendo.
Compruebo que asemeja o ha pretendido asemejar una cueva de paredes agrietadas e inseguras, con un color arcilloso y una serie de figuras imperfectas en relieve (palmitos, peces, frutas, panes, etc.)
Digo que las figuras son como imperfectas, porque parecen que han sido golpeadas... las verduras y frutas tienen hojas secas, los peces parecen desbordar una pintura que chorrea, los cinco vitrales pintados de color grisáceo se suman a esta sensación...no me dan la impresión de ser perfectos.
Tras el altar, calaveras amontonadas y sobre ellas, un ser casi informe de color blanquecino de forma tendente a ser humana, sobresale con una herida de sangre roja y negra en el pecho.
Mi mirada vagabundea por todo el lugar y se para en la multiplicación de los panes y los peces entre cántaros, también me parecen deformes.... Todo es como un gran decorado en cartón piedra que poco a poco se ve como "que no pega" con el resto del continente: la catedral de Palma es amplia, bellamente iluminada por los cientos de vidrios de colores de sus rosetas y vitrales... mi ultima sensación es como de provisionalidad y de que ni el mismo Barceló está convencido de que su obra la van a dejar allí mucho.
Me pregunto si valió la pena haber pagado los 4.000.000 de euros que costó la obra..."
Como para gustos están los colores, pues que cada uno saque su conclusión, yo ciertamente creo que plasticamente es impactante, pero que es una herejía artística haber "redecorado" la Capilla del Santísimo con una "piel cerámica" (así la llama su autor, que además se declara NO CREYENTE) que creó a golpes y puñetazos.
Pienso que todo esto no fue mas que una manipulación mediática, para que se hablase del tema, de la Seo y de Mallorca:
a) la elección del polémico Miguel Barceló, quien se declara "no creyente".
b) siete años para realizar el "retablo cerámico"
c) el pago de la escandalosa cantidad de 4.000.000 de euros.
d) la inauguración por parte de los reyes.
Me pregunto: ¿No se retorcerán en su tumba de la capilla de la Trinidad de la catedral palmesa, los huesos de Jaime III, quien hasta 1905 estuvo enterrado en la catedral de Valencia, con toda esta "follonesca"?
Like slumbering giants
you withstand the Test of Time
History being made in your shadow
Your Silent Stance a Testament
to the genius that is Mother Nature
for None Other shall ever contain
the Infinite Wisdom Grace Beauty
that is held within your branches...
~ Silas
Wasn't sure which one of these I liked more, the portrait version or the landscape version (posted below), so I posted them both for you to decide.
Have a great evening and an even better Friday!!!! Thanks for all your visits & comments :-)
On an overcast and cool day GB Railfreight Class 66 diesel locomotive 66308 "Signalman Willie Taylor" hauls 6G16 11.48 Cliffe Hill Stud Farm Quarry to Bescot Up Engineers Sidings through the basic station at Water Orton. In the distance the faded glory of the 1908 Midland Railway buildings survive as a testament to what was once a busy station. These days the pigeons using the decaying remains of the station to nest sometimes seem to outweigh the number of passengers using the station.
Chartwell, nestled in the lush Kent countryside of England, stands as a testament to the life and legacy of Sir Winston Churchill. This historic house, which was Churchill's beloved family home from 1922 until his death in 1965, has been meticulously preserved and is now under the care of the National Trust. Visitors to Chartwell can explore the rooms where Churchill wrote, painted, and spent time with his family, offering a unique glimpse into the private world of a man who was a pivotal figure in British history. The gardens, designed by Churchill himself, are as much a part of his legacy as the house, with beautiful landscapes and views that inspired his creativity and provided solace during turbulent times. The studio within the grounds holds many of his original paintings, revealing another facet of Churchill's immense talent. Chartwell is not just a historical site; it's a journey into the personal life of a leader whose decisions shaped the modern world. It's a place where history is tangible, and the spirit of determination and resilience is palpable in every corner. For those interested in British history, architecture, or the life of Winston Churchill, a visit to Chartwell offers an enriching and profound experience.
The home of the circus king and his wife, a couple from humble mid-western origins, Ca’ d’Zan stands as a testament to the American Dream of the Roaring Twenties. Inspired by and designed in the Venetian Gothic style of the palazzos that ring the Venice canals, this dazzling palatial mansion perfectly captures the splendor and romance of the Italy the Ringlings so loved. To honor its owner, they named it Ca’ d’Zan, “House of John”, in the dialect of their beloved Venice.
The Cloister was completed around 1200 CE. The columns lining the walkways have carved capitals with stories from the old and new testaments. The intention was for the Monks to meditate on those stories as they moved through the Cloister.
GWR loco 6990 Witherslack Hall powers toward Rabbit Bridge , impressive steam and smoke.
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Attended the winter gala after a break of a couple of years. three guest locos attending from other heritage railways which made for an excellent lineup of locos. Event well attended on the Saturday due to the beautiful sunny weather. most trains were packed to capacity
Kickstart the New Year than with our Annual Winter Steam Gala. Taking place on the 23- 26 January, this action-packed four-day event will feature an intensive timetable for both passenger and goods trains as well as THREE special guest locomotives for you to enjoy!
What To Expect...
6880 Betton Grange🚂
Be part of history as we introduce the youngest steam engine in the country! The Great Western 'Grange' Class No. 6880, Betton Grange, completed just this year, will make its first appearance at our gala. This remarkable locomotive was funded and built by dedicated enthusiasts after none of the original 80 'Grange' locomotives survived the 1960s. The first ‘Grange’ rolled out in 1936, so this new addition bridges nearly 90 years of steam history!
6695 Collett Tank 🚂
Experience a piece of railway history at our Winter Steam Gala with the Great Western Railway Collett Tank No. 6695, visiting from the Swindon and Cricklade Railway. Designed by Charles Collett, this robust and versatile tank engine was crucial for suburban and shunting duties across the GWR network.
Dressed in its classic GWR green livery, No. 6695 represents the golden era of steam with its operational capability and distinctive elegance. Join us to witness this iconic locomotive in action, pulling our period coaches for a true steam experience.
3850 GWR Heavy Freight 🚂
Don't miss the powerful Great Western Railway Heavy Freight No. 3850 at our Winter Steam Gala, courtesy of the Gloucester and Warwickshire Railway. This formidable locomotive exemplifies the strength and durability essential for mid-20th century heavy freight services.
No. 3850 showcases the classic design of GWR's heavy freight engines, built to manage demanding loads across rugged terrains. Adorned in the traditional GWR livery, it stands as a testament to the industrial might of the era. Experience this giant in steam engineering as it demonstrates its hauling capabilities on our heritage track.
Intensive Passenger & Goods Timetable
Get ready for a dynamic timetable, running an array of both passenger and goods services throughout the event. Whether you're a dedicated rail enthusiast or just looking for an unforgettable experience, there will be something for everyone.
Bloemaert worked in Utrecht and taught many of the leading artists of that city during the course of his long career.The painting is characteristic of the mannerist style which he adopted in the last decade of the sixteenth century.In the middle ground at the left Moses strikes a rock to provide water for the Israelites in the desert.The subject is an Old Testament prototype for salvation through baptism,and the woman with a jug may embody the saving properties of water.
Collège des Quatre-Nations a été fondé à Paris en 1661, par testament du cardinal Mazarin, pour y élever gratuitement 60 enfants de gentilshommes pauvres appartenant aux provinces des quatre nations espagnole, italienne, allemande et flamande récemment réunies à la couronne par la conquête du Roussillon
Ouvert en 1688, ce collège fut bâti sur une partie de l'ancien hôtel de Nesle aujourd’hui détruit. Dans l'église, où se tiennent aujourd'hui les séances publiques de l'Institut, était le tombeau du cardinal, qui se trouve maintenant au musée de Versailles.
Le collège des Quatre-Nations subsista jusqu'en 1792 ; il servit de prison à l'époque de la Terreur et devint en 1806 le siège de l'Institut de France composé de cinq académies, française, des sciences, des inscriptions et belles-lettres, des beaux-arts et des sciences morales et politiques.
Collège des Quatre-Nations was founded in Paris in 1661, by will of Cardinal Mazarin, to raise free 60 poor gentlemen of children belonging to the provinces of the four Spanish nations, Italian, recently met German and Flemish to the crown by winning the Roussillon
Opened in 1688, the college was built on part of the former Hotel de Nesle now destroyed. In the church, which hosts the public meetings of the Institute today, was the tomb of the cardinal, who is now at the Museum of Versailles.
The College of the Four Nations lasted until 1792; it served as a prison at the time of the Terror in 1806 and became the seat of the Institute of France composed of five academies, French, Science, inscriptions and belles-lettres, Fine Arts and Moral and Political Sciences .
Kolegium Czterech Narodów został założony w Paryżu w 1661 roku, z woli kardynala Mazarin, aby uczyc darmo 60 biednych dzieci należących do czterech prowincji ; hiszpańskijej, włoskiej, niemieckiej i Flamandzkiej .
Otwarta w 1688 roku, uczelnia została zbudowana na części dawnego Hotel de Nesle teraz zniszczonego. W kościele, w którym dzisiaj odbywaja się publiczne spotkania Instytutu, był grób kardynała, który jest obecnie w Muzeum w Wersalu.
Kolegium Czterech Narodów trwała do 1792 roku; służyło jako więzienie w czasie terroru w 1806 roku i stało się siedzibą Instytutu Francuskiego składajacego się z pięciu uczelni, francuskiej, Akademi nauk, literatury pięknej, Akademi sztuk pieknychi i Nauk Politycznych ,
Porque no está de más volver a leer el testamento: caballerosdesanlucas.blogspot.com/2011/11/hoy-17-de-novie...
Tŷ Mawr Wybrnant, ger Penmachno, Gwynedd, hen dŷ fferm a man geni yr Esgob William Morgan, y gŵr a gyfieithodd y Beibl i’r Gymraeg.
Wrth gyfieithu, manteisiodd Morgan ar y cyfieithiad Cymraeg o'r Testament Newydd (1567), a gwblhawyd yn bennaf gan William Salesbury.
Ymddangosodd yr argraffiad cyntaf o’r Beibl Cymraeg yn 1588.
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Tŷ Mawr Wybrnant, nepell eus Penmachno, Gwynedd, un ti-feurm kozh hag al lec'h ma voe ganet William Morgan, brudet evit treiñ ar Bibl e kembraeg evit ar c'hentañ gwech.
Tennañ a reas Mrgan e vad eus an droidigezh diwar an Testamant Nevez, kaset da benn peurgetket gant William Salesbury hag embannet e 1567.
Embannet e voe Bibl Morgan e 1588. N'eo nemet e 1866 e voe embannet ar Bibl e brezhoneg.
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Tŷ Mawr Wybrnant, in aice Penmachno, Gwynedd, seantheach feirme agus áit bhreithe Liam Morgan, an fear a rinne an chéad aistriúchán Breatnais den Bhíobla.
D' úsáid Morgan an aistriúchán Breatnais den Tiomnacht Nua a foilsíodh i 1567, agus a aistríodh, den chuid is mó, le Liam Salesbury.
Foilsíodh an Bíobla sa Bhreatnais i 1588. Chríochnaigh Bedell a aistriúchán Gaeilge tuairim is 1640.
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Tŷ Mawr Wybrnant, near Penmachno, Gwynedd, an old farmhouse and the birthplace of William Morgan, the translator of the Bible into Welsh. He made good use of the Welsh New Testament (1567), which was largely the work of William Salesbury.
The first edition of the Welsh Bible was published in 1588. The King James Bible in English was completed in 1611.
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Reading Margaret Atwood’s new novel - The TESTAMENTS while visiting my daughter and counting down the days before my grandson is born.
This story continues The Handmaid’s Tale, now an award-winning TV series.
© Darlene Bushue Photography 2023
A breathtaking moment as fall's vibrant colors collide with winter's pristine snow. The old mining structure stands as a testament to the region's history. Million Dollar Highway (Oct 2023). Enjoy your day!!!
A statue of Elizabeth Eckford, one of the Little Rock Nine, on the grounds of the Arkansas State Capitol in downtown Little Rock. The sculpture, called Testament, has life-size representations of each of the Little Rock Nine students who integrated LR Central High School in 1957. The statue of Eckford is very similar to the iconic photograph of her stoically walking to the school while being pursued by a crazed-looking mob.
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This story in photographs and words was created last year 2023, in the Sicilian town of Butera, in the province of Caltanissetta, on the occasion of Palm Sunday: it is precisely in this town that a characteristic re-enactment is celebrated with the 12 apostles wearing traditional costumes, of Christ's entry into Jerusalem, for the occasion Christ (his statue) does not use the back of a donkey, as handed down to us by the Holy Gospels, rather he is placed on a singular open car without of doors, and then subsequently more classically the Christ is carried on the shoulder on a float, on this last occasion we witness a unique traditional fact, which I personally had never seen, whoever has to carry the float on the front buys this possibility at auction (a few dozen euros, which will be donated to charity), the two devotees who win them will have the honor of carrying the statue of Christ on their shoulders, metaphorically, the two front bearers will be the first "to enter Jerusalem" (i.e. into the church of Our Lady of Graces, which will be opened on command of Saint Peter, who by banging with his stick on the door will ensure that it is opened allowing the entry of the float with Christ). We then witness a characteristic procession with Christ placed in front (first on the characteristic car, then carried on the shoulder on the float), behind there are always the 12 apostles, wearing the traditional costumes of the procession, all carrying in their hands a stick decorated with flowers (wallflowers), with olive branches, wild mint stems and colored ribbons; eleven of them wear a blue tunic, the apostle John instead wears white, since he is considered the purest, since he did not betray Jesus and followed him to Calvary, the apostle Judas has a bag that preserves the 30 money that he received as a reward "for his betrayal" and a small wooden barrel containing wine, in fact whoever impersonates Judas must behave like a drunkard, a person not very inclined to a spiritual life. Everyone wears a cardboard halo, which is fixed to a lock of hair, causing a few drops of wax to drip onto it from a lit candle; the procession proceeds behind with the priests, the town's devotees and the musical band. A nod to a curious fact that happened to me that day, I had planned to go to Aidone, where on the occasion of Palm Sunday there is a celebration with the "Santuni" (Big Saints), very big wooden and papier-mâché statues depicting the twelve apostles, which is from my town, Taormina, about 129 KM, I had also contacted some local people by telephone to ask for information; I would have liked to go to Butera, but the distance of 160 km (who knows why, at the time it seemed excessive, perhaps the navigator was giving me a much longer route) had made me postpone it until who knows when; that morning, very early, I left to go to Aidone, during the journey, near Enna, the navigator lost the signal, and unbeknownst to me, incredible to say, it reconnected to "my search for the routes of a couple of days before” …taking me, against my will, to Butera: so, while I was taking my photographs during the procession, I thanked and blessed that navigator of mine…who had turned out to be so… enterprising.
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Questo racconto in fotografie e parole, è stato realizzato l’anno scorso 2023, nel paese siciliano di Butera, in provincia di Caltanissetta, in occasione del giorno della Domenica delle Palme: è proprio in questo paese che si celebra una caratteristica rievocazione con i 12 apostoli che indossano costumi tradizionali, dell’ingresso di Cristo in Gerusalemme, per l’occasione il Cristo (la sua statua) non si avvale del dorso di un asinello, come tramandatoci dai Sacri Vangeli, piuttosto viene posto su di una singolare automobile aperta priva di sportelli, e poi successivamente più classicamente il Cristo viene portato in spalla su di una vara (il fercolo), in quest’ultima occasione si assiste ad un fatto tradizionale unico, che personalmente non avevo mai visto, i due posti anteriori della vara vengono messi all’asta (poche decine di euro, che verranno devolute in beneficenza), i due devoti che se li aggiudicano avranno l’onore di portare la statua del Cristo sulle proprie spalle (questa particolarissima asta viene chiamata “a spadda all'asta”), metaforicamente, i due portatori anteriori, saranno i primi “ad entrare in Gerusalemme” (ovvero dentro la chiesa della Madonna delle Grazie, che verrà aperta su comando di San Pietro, che battendo col proprio bastone sul portone farà si che esso venga aperto consentendo l’ingresso della vara col Cristo). Si assiste quindi ad una caratteristica processione col Cristo posto sul davanti (dapprima sulla caratteristica automobile, poi portato in spalla sulla vara), dietro si trovano sempre i 12 apostoli, che indossano i costumi tradizionali della processione, tutti portano in mano un bastone addobbato con fiori (violaciocche), con rami d’ulivo, steli di menta selvatica e nastri colorati; undici di essi indossano una tunica di colore blu, l’apostolo Giovanni invece veste di bianco, poiché viene considerato il più puro, poiché non tradì Gesù e lo seguì fino al Calvario, l’apostolo Giuda in più ha un sacchetto che conserva i 30 denari che ebbe come ricompensa “per il suo tradimento” ed un piccolo barilotto in legno (o caratello) contenente vino, infatti chi impersona Giuda deve comportarsi come un beone, una persona poco incline ad una vita spirituale. Tutti indossano una aureola di cartone, che viene fissata su di una ciocca di capelli, facendovi colare sopra qualche goccia di cera da una candela accesa, infine dietro procede il corteo con i sacerdoti, i devoti del paese, la banda musicale. Un cenno ad un fatto curioso che mi accadde quel giorno, avevo programmato di andare ad Aidone, dove in occasione della Domenica delle Palme c’è la festa con i “Santuni”, grandi statue in legno e cartapesta raffiguranti i dodici apostoli, che dista dal mio paese, Taormina, circa 129 KM, avevo anche contattato telefonicamente qualche persona locale per chiedere informazioni; mi sarebbe piaciuto andare a Butera, ma la distanza di 160 km (chissà perchè, sul momento mi sembrava eccessiva, forse il navigatore mi dava un percorso molto più lungo) mi aveva fatto rimandare a chissà quando; quella mattina, molto presto, io partii per andare ad Aidone, durante il tragitto, in prossimità di Enna, il navigatore perse il segnale, e si riagganciò a mia insaputa, incredibile a dirsi, alla “mia ricerca sui percorsi di un paio di giorni prima” …portandomi, mio malgrado, a Butera: così, mentre scattavo le mie fotografie durante la processione, ringraziavo e benedicevo quel mio navigatore…che si era rivelato così … intraprendente.
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Jordan is a concentration of historical places, and even if you drive just downtown for a causal weekend, you end up in a Roman amphitheater that dates back to 138 CE.
Last weekend, we decided to drive around Amman, capturing no further than 30km. We ended up seeing 3 significant historical places, including the Baptism Site on Jordan river, where Jesus was baptized, Mount Nebo, where Moses received the 10 testaments from God, and Madaba – the old city of Mosaics.
First off with Mount Nebo...
{Edited from Wikipedia}
“Mount Nebo is an elevated ridge in Jordan, approximately 817 metres (2,680 ft)above sea level, mentioned in the Bible as the place where Moseswas granted a view of the Promised Land. The view from the summit provides a panorama of the Holy Land and, to the north, a more limited one of the valley of the River Jordan. The West Bank city of Jericho is usually visible from the summit, as is Jerusalemon a very clear day.
According to the final chapter of the Book of Deuteronomy, Moses ascended Mount Nebo to view the Land of Israel, that he would never enter, and to die; he was buried in an unknown valley location in Moab.
According to Christian tradition, Moses was buried on the mountain, although his place of burial is not specified. Some Islamic traditions also stated the same, although there is a grave of Moses located at Maqam El-Nabi Musa, south of Jericho and 20 km east of Jerusalem in the Judean wilderness. Scholars continue to dispute whether the mountain currently known as Nebo is the same as the mountain referred to in Deuteronomy.
On the highest point of the mountain, the remains of a Byzantine church and monastery were discovered in 1933.The church was first constructed in the second half of the 4th century to commemorate the place of Moses' death. The church design follows a typical basilica pattern. It was enlarged in the late fifth century A.D. and rebuilt in A.D. 597. The church is first mentioned in an account of a pilgrimage made by a lady Aetheria in A.D. 394. Six tombs have been found hollowed from the natural rock beneath the mosaic-covered floor of the church. In the modern chapel presbytery, built to protect the site and provide worship space, remnants of mosaic floors from different periods can be seen. The earliest of these is a panel with a braided cross presently placed on the east end of the south wall.”
This photo shows part of the mosaics of the Byzantine church. There is nothing much preserved from what used to be the church. Currently, they’re building a new church and at the time we visited the construction was ongoing.
Thanks for your visit and have a great day!
The San Gian Church was built in 1478 on the site of a chapel that was about 500 years older. In 1682 the large bell tower was struck by lightning and the burned-out roof was never replaced.
Set against a backdrop of majestic mountains and lush pine trees, the San Gian Church exudes a tranquil charm. Surrounded by nature's splendour, this picturesque church stands as a testament to both architectural beauty and the harmonious coexistence of human creation and the breathtaking landscape.
The largest of the "flowerpot" rock formations (sea stacks) for which Flowerpot Island is named. Fathom Five National Marine Park, Lake Huron, Ontario. (Postcard series)
Indiana Northeastern's new shops in Hudson, IN are truly a testament to the pride in which the employees take in their railroad. The floors are clean, the tools are organized and the locomotives are spotless! A sunny August morning finds GP9H 5903, SD40-2 3125 and GP10 1770 waiting for the call to duty.
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Alex Skolnick plays it cool while Steve Di Giorgio plays his bass solo.
Alex Skolnick se hace el tranquilo mientras que Steve Di Giorgio toca su solo de bajo.
La construcció del monestir es va iniciar quan Ramon Borrell Comte de Barcelona, va vendre a l'abat al 992 el domini sobre el barri de Sant Pere. A l'any següent, el cenobi va rebre una important donació del testament del mateix comte. El control dels abats sobre el barri va finalitzar en el 1339 quan Pere III Rei de Catalunya i Aragó, va recuperar els drets reals.
The construction of the monastery began when Count Ramon Borrell in Barcelona, was sold to the abbot in 992 control over the district of San Pedro. The following year, the monastery received a significant donation will count the same. The control of the abbots of the district ended in 1339 when King Peter III of Catalonia and Aragon, regained the rights.
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The way to which mankind may hold
Is not the eternal way.
Eternal truths cannot be told
In what men write or say.
The name that may be named by man
Is not the eternal name
That was before the world began
Or human language came.
In that the namable took root,
The tree of fire and force,
Which, having blossomed and borne fruit,
Returns then to its source.
Who warms his body at that fire,
Sees nothing but its smoke;
But he who puts aside desire,
The flame’s self will invoke.
These two things are the same in source
But different in name;
Who solves this mystery has recourse
To that from whence he came.
................................. Charles H. Mackintosh (1926)
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God (the great everlasting infinite First Cause from whom all things in heaven and earth proceed) can neither be defined nor named.
For the God which can be defined or named is but the Creator, the Great Mother of all those things of which our senses have cognisance.
Now he who would gain a knowledge of the nature and attributes of the nameless and undefinable God, must first set himself free from all earthly desires, for unless he can do this, he will be unable to penetrate the material veil which interposes between him and those spiritual conditions into which he would obtain an insight.
Yet the spiritual and the material, though known to us under different names, are similar in origin, and issue from the same source, and the same obscurity belongs to both, for deep indeed is the darkness which enshrouds the portals through which we have to pass, in order to gain a knowledge of these mysteries.
................................. G.G. Alexander (1895)
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Existence is beyond the power of words
To define:
Terms may be used
But are none of them absolute.
In the beginning of heaven and earth there were no words,
Words came out of the womb of matter;
And whether a man dispassionately
Sees to the core of life
Or passionately
Sees the surface,
The core and the surface
Are essentially the same,
Words making them seem different
Only to express appearance.
If name be needed, wonder names them both:
From wonder into wonder
Existence opens.
................................. Witter Bynner (1944)
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That Which Is Called The Tao Is Not The Tao
The flow of energy . . . . .
Here . . . . .
It . . . . .
Is . . . . .
Nameless . . . . .
Timeless . . . . .
Speed of Light . . . . .
Float . . . . . beyond fear . . . . .
Float . . . . . beyond desire . . . . .
Into . . . . . this Mystery of Mysteries
through this Gate . . . . . of All Wonder
................................. Timothy Leary (Psychedelic Prayers, 1966)
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Personal Thoughts from August 07, 1976
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Energy is one.
Individuals are parts of that one.
Individuals through a source such as Love
(or other emotion or virtue) are one.
Thoughts are a source of energy.
Energy is neither created or destroyed.
Thoughts are neither created or destroyed.
Individuals are tuned-in to thoughts.
We do not think; we experience thought.
Our level of development is how we use
these thoughts to experience other
thoughts.
We are actually experiencing energies.
Our level of development is how we can
tune-in to these energies.
Our true purpose is to think and develop;
think and develop; become the source of energy.
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A Personal Haiku (05/05/2021)
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The Dao to humans
as lakes and oceans to fish
existence unknown
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A Couple of Haiku Notes:
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Tao gives birth to One
One gives birth to yin and yang
then birth to all things
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The Yin and the Yang
they're not really opposites
complementary
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A Yin/Yang Perception of Opposites
Tao Te Ching -:- Verse 2
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When people see things as beautiful,
ugliness is created.
When people see things as good,
evil is created.
Being and non-being produce each other.
Difficult and easy complement each other.
Long and short define each other.
High and low oppose each other.
Fore and aft follow each other.
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In Chinese philosophy, yin and yang (also, yin-yang or yin yang) describes how apparently opposite or contrary forces are actually complementary, interconnected, and interdependent in the natural world, and how they give rise to each other as they interrelate to one another. Many tangible dualities (such as light and dark, fire and water, and male and female) are thought of as physical manifestations of the duality of yin and yang. This duality lies at the origins of many branches of classical Chinese science and philosophy, as well as being a primary guideline of traditional Chinese medicine, and a central principle of different forms of Chinese martial arts and exercise, such as baguazhang, taijiquan (t'ai chi), and qigong (Chi Kung), as well as in the pages of the I Ching written in 1,000 BC and before.
Yin and yang can be thought of as complementary (rather than opposing) forces that interact to form a dynamic system in which the whole is greater than the assembled parts. Everything has both yin and yang aspects, (for instance shadow cannot exist without light). Either of the two major aspects may manifest more strongly in a particular object, depending on the criterion of the observation. The yin yang shows a balance between two opposites with a little bit in each.
In Daoist metaphysics, distinctions between good and bad, along with other dichotomous moral judgments, are perceptual, not real; so, the duality of yin and yang is an indivisible whole. In the ethics of Confucianism on the other hand, most notably in the philosophy of Dong Zhongshu (c. 2nd century BC), a moral dimension is attached to the idea of yin and yang.
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A Cybernetic Thought
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The creation of negative entropy through
complimentary forces of energy.
Yin --- Yang
0 --- 1
abdomen --- back
absorbing --- penetrating
acidity --- alkalinity
affective --- cognitive
afternoon --- morning
autumn --- spring
back --- front
backward --- forward
belly --- head
below --- above
black --- white
bottom --- top
broken --- solid
calm --- chaos
center --- extreme
centripetal force --- centrifugal force
chills --- fever
cinnabar --- lead
clockwise --- counter-clockwise
cold --- hot
contracting --- expanding
copper--- tin
darkness --- light
death --- life
diffuse --- focused
down --- up
earth --- sky
eight --- nine
emotional --- logical
empty --- full
end of motion --- beginning of motion
even --- odd
expands --- contracts
fat --- muscle
feeling --- knowledge
female --- male
feminine --- masculine
flexible --- firm
fluid --- static
follower --- leader
forgiveness --- anger
freezing water --- boiling water
fruits --- cereals
heart --- brain
introvert --- extrovert
intuitive --- logical
involuntary --- voluntary
inner --- outer
inward --- outward
left --- right
liquid --- solid
low --- high
magnetic --- electrical
me --- I
minus --- plus
momentum --- position
moon --- sun
mother --- father
negative --- positive
new testament --- old testament
night --- day
non-action --- action
north --- south
northwest --- southeast
off --- on
open --- close
orange --- azure
passion --- reason
passive --- active
passivity --- aggressiveness
potassium --- sodium
process --- structure
pull --- push
quiet --- loud
receiving --- giving
receptive --- projecting
relaxed --- tense
salt --- pepper
sensitivity --- firmness
short --- tall
six --- seven
slow --- fast
small --- large
soft --- hard
spiritual --- physical
static --- energetic
stillness --- motion
subconscious --- conscious
subjective --- objective
submissive --- dominant
sugar --- salt
sunset --- sunrise
sweet --- sour
taking --- giving
tiger --- dragon
tranquil --- active
valley --- mountain
venus --- jupiter
water --- ice
weak --- strong
west --- east
wet --- dry
winter --- summer
wisdom --- intelligence
woman --- man
xue-blood --- qi-energy
yielding --- aggressive
zero --- one
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A haiku question
Is it wise to seek wisdom?
Ask someone who knows
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Seek and you shall find
ask and it will be given
those who are wise know
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真理应该是唯一的宗教
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Zhēnlǐ yīnggāi shì wéiyī de zōngjiào
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