“Earth is humanity’s cradle, but you’re not meant to stay in the cradle forever.” – Konstantin Tsiolkovsky Dreams require planning, work, and progress. Once, humans stared in wonder, looking at the moon and only could rely on imagination as to what it would be like to travel there. A dream of science fiction fancy for…… Continue reading To Boldly Go Where No One Has Gone…
I love astronomy, but don’t ask me to calculate orbits or to explain the math. I can’t even grab a telescope and know where to look to gaze upon some of our planets. I know that bright “star” in the twilight sky, when no others stars are visible is a planet. Most likely Venus or…… Continue reading Gratitude Journal Day 15: Jupiter
I love astronomy and always take the time to really look at many of the photos that capture the beauty of the cosmos. To look up into the night sky and glimpse the light of the stars. We look into the past, seeing the light reaching us after traveling for many years. Take a peek…… Continue reading Gratitude Journal Day 11, The Hubble Space Telescope
The wonders of the universe fascinate me. The vast, seemingly immeasurable distances of time and space never ceases to astound and amaze me. I walk out in the darkness, and gaze upward most of the time. On a clear sky, I look up to see the stars, planets, and the moon, and am filled with…… Continue reading Share Your Passions
De-emphasizing the arts seems to be a growing trend in recent memory. I’ve had many discussions with people who feel that some of the arts should be dropped entirely in favor of technical courses and training. They argue that funding is wasted on musical instruments, for example, when the school can upgrade the computer network…… Continue reading An Artistic Balance
The mysteries of the universe are often profound and are essentially incomprehensible. Sizes of galaxies and the universe itself can be theorized and often computed to generate an absurd large number. Sometimes that number is simply too long and it needs to be represented in an exponential form. Ten to the 32nd power or something…… Continue reading We are the Dust of the Stars
Sunsets and sunrises can be stunning and beautiful. The red, oranges, and yellows combining into brilliant shades and colors, and have inspired artists and photographers to capture these incredible displays of beauty. Drop in some clouds, and the images can inspirational. A quick search of the Internet will show dazzling photos that often can seem…… Continue reading Ode to the Early Riser
We live in a ‘now’ time. What will reap the fastest and quickest rewards, and what will we benefit from sooner versus later are the choices selected. A glance at the news shows just how prevalent this method of thinking has become. Decisions are based on what will have profits for the next quarter, not…… Continue reading The Vision of the Voyager
Try to grasp the cosmos. Try to imagine the infinite. For most of human history, the Earth was the center of the universe. All there was, or would be, centered on our planet. At times, I watch the news and see the same old stories, and it makes me think that so many think of…… Continue reading Contemplation of the Infinite
The train was out of control, speeding down the tracks towards the tight curve running through the small town. The villain fried the electrical systems, and the train, which happened to be carrying nuclear waste, was going to crash. The hero stirred, rubbing his head from the blow, staggered to his feet. He shook the…… Continue reading MacGyver: Both Noun and Verb
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