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Long may you wander,
from near and far.
Wander the highlands,
following your star.

Stars are beacons,
finding where you are,
as you travel the World,
by bus, plane or car.

Paul Gauguin or Eugène Henri Paul Gauguin (1848–1903) was one of the most influential Post-Impressionist artists. Gauguin's experimental use of color and stark contrasts spearheaded the Synthetism movement, which regarded form and color as equally important. Most of his paintings depict people or landscapes from French Polynesia since he spent many years in that region in search of inspiration. His artistic experiments influenced many avant-garde movements in the early 20th century as well as modern artists such as Pablo Picasso and Henri Matisse. 

The national dish of Brazil, a hearty black bean stew recipe made with meat, black beans, garlic, and tomatoes. Served over rice, it’s a filling meal to warm you up on a chilly winter day. Read more

Along came a horseman,
not on a horse I could see,
but driving his pickup,
like you and me.

NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day:

Why is the Moon so dusty? On Earth, rocks are weathered by wind and water, creating soil and sand. On the Moon, the history of constant micrometeorite bombardment has blasted away at the rocky surface creating a layer of powdery lunar soil or regolith. For the Apollo astronauts and their equipment, the pervasive, fine, gritty dust was definitely a problem

I will love you always,
I told you I would.
Separated by Dementia,
words are misunderstood.

Harvesting stars
from the skies up above,
is a new journey
for the one I love.

A trail of glory
up in the sky,
for my true love,
I must try.

Diamonds of brilliance
are gems I see.
Collecting, my role,
gathering for thee.

Your always be away,
not too near or far.
I will reap a bounty
for I love who you are.

Words will lay useless,
like junk in a drawer.
Put them on paper,
meaningful they are.

Words may be whispered,
while slipping away,
Write down your words
when having a great day.

Words can be shouted
in an angry outburst
and sharpness is hurtful,
may make your life worst.

Soft soothing words
comfort and won't break.
Choosing words tactfully,
can lessen a heart ache.

Be brave tomorrow,
write love words of rejoice,
not those of hate.
Bring forth a new voice.

NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day:

Can the night sky be both art and science? If so, perhaps the featured image is an example. The digital panorama was composed of 10 landscape and 10 sky images all taken on the same night, from the same location, and with the same camera. Iconic features in the image have been artfully brightened, and the ground nearby was artfully illuminated. Visible in the foreground is the creative photographer anchoring an amazing view from the rugged Lofoten Islands of Norway, two months ago, by holding a lamp. Far in the distance are three prominent arches: our Milky Way Galaxy on the left, while a scientifically-unusual double-arced aurora is documented on the right. A meteor is highlighted between them. Other notable skylights include, left to right, the Andromeda Galaxy, the planet Jupiter, the star Vega, and the stars that compose the Big Dipper asterism.

Photo by Giulio Cobianchi

Will we ever be
at a place in time,
where it becomes
a basic courtesy,
to love another,
without the stigma,
of presumed guilt
of infidelity?

"A pleasingly disorienting foray into the fundamental perplexity of life".

Old Proverb: Most all things come with conditions, albeit hidden or unseen.