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    One of my all time favorite pic's ...


    PIC BY ECO SUPARMAN / CATERS NEWS - (Pictured The mantis on his bike of plants) Meet the mantis who shows no signs of getting TYRED as she appears to pedal for pictures on her very own bike. The spoke-tacular images were captured on camera by amateur photographer, Eco Suparman. The university student from Borneo, Indonesia was busy practising macro photography when he came across the Praying Mantis in a cemetery in the Ambawang River Village. The 23-year-old said he reached for his camera as soon as he spotted the crazy critter as he knew it would make for a great picture.
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    The Incredible Raging Spokane River


    Leading up to 3-18-17 A series of heavy rainstorms blew through and temperatures soared after very unusual amounts of snowfall leading to flood stage water levels. This made for some incredible drone footage of the rapids at RIver Front Park in Spokane WA.


    3:44 min.


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    A Facebook post from my days 'Up at the Ranch'

    A water drenched Beautiful Dragonfly




    Dragonflies are ancient insects. They have existed on Planet Earth for approximately 300 million years. Today, they look very much like they did in "dinosaur times," though they have gradually gotten smaller since then. Dragonflies can be useful in controlling mosquito populations. Mosquitoes are one of their primary food sources! As far as insects go, dragonflies are among the fastest. Some of the faster species can fly upward of 30 miles per hour. Their four wings also allow them to move sideways, backward, to hover in place, etc. And they can do all of these movements quickly and accurately, which makes them well suited to eat other insects right out of the air.

    Dragonflies are not born with wings. They are born in a larvae state and eventually go through a partial metamorphosis process, during which they grow their wings. They spend most of their lives in the larva stage (up to three years, depending on the species). The adult, winged stage only lasts a few weeks. Mating is the primary reason for their winged stage. So when you see a winged dragonfly, you know it's toward the end of its lifespan. Sad but true.

    Most dragonflies can be found around lakes or rivers. They breathe water through gills in their abdomen, and can squirt this water out fast to give themselves a quick jet-propelled movement. Dragonflies hatch from eggs in freshwater, and spent at least a few months (sometimes several years) as aquatic predators. As they grow they molt (shed their whole skin at once) many times. Once they are big enough, they crawl out of the water and the adult stage emerges from the skin of the nymph. Once they have transformed into the winged adult stage, the stop growing.

    Most dragonfly species spend the winter as nymphs in the water, but some migrate south, and spend the winter as adults. In few species that lay their eggs in the late summer or fall, the eggs don't hatch until spring. Dragonflies emerge from the water in the warm months of spring or summer.During its two year incubation cycle in the water the dragonfly sheds up to fifteen skins. The dragonfly also holds the qualities of the water, contributing to its grace. Water holds deep seated thoughts, emotions, and the yin quality of introspect.

    Since the dragonfly life cycle encompasses both the waters and the sky this creature is tied to our own transformational abilities. The key is to remember that any transformation, to be complete, takes time.

    The wings of the dragon fly are transparent, abounding with many luminous colors. The eyes are multi- faceted, able to see from many angles. This reminds us that we can see anything in life from many angles. We should always look past the illusions. The dragonfly can be utilized as a symbol for understanding an aspect of our evolutionary process in life. Taken as a whole our life is very transformational, seen or unseen. We can learn patience and faith that the steps we take will lead us in the right direction.

    You can use the qualities of the dragonfly totem in your daily meditation. With the dragonfly we have that transformational quality, and we can transform thoughts and perceptions into understanding and growth. We can look beyond the illusions and stories for the greater world of clarity and connectivity with self. Stories of totem animals is an simple way to learn more about our own deep seated abilities. Learning about our own totems is a step into self discovery, and can bring clarity to our own vision and understanding. Learn more about totem spirits, and the collective qualities that empower and embrace our creativity in life.
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    A Belated Earth Day ...

    From
    CocoRosie

    'God Has A Voice She Speaks Through Me'

    ♪ How my tears made love to you
    Watching dolphins in the sea
    The earth is a pretty place to be
    How my tears made love to thee

    Black bodies float in the sea
    We can see
    But we can't see me
    A starless shroud like the dark to you
    Laughter echoes in my private room

    Kissing fireflies on the beach
    How sweet that we can be
    Everyone has love to give
    Hearts will teach us how to live
    My body wept
    My fear so free
    The water softly tickles me
    My heart is pounding, waiting for
    The ocean-deep love to lift my veil

    Crystal light shines through mine eyes
    God has a voice, she speaks through me
    Every creature longs to be
    In his arms, please carry me

    I am happy in the light of day
    My skin glows bright in the sun rays
    My shadowed world seems so far away

    My angel told me not to fear
    Love is free and everywhere
    Listen to that special part
    It will save us, it's the heart

    God has a voice, he speaks through me
    God has a voice, she speaks through me

    Crystal light in every creature
    Crystal light in every creature
    Everyone has love to give ♪
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    Unfortunately, many in the alternative community have painted themselves into a corner regarding their beliefs, perhaps that's why they have become so rigid on holding onto and defending their stances.

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    Some do not know they can fly or walk through walls yet, dimensions are sometimes entered through simply holding a divine dictchotomy.

    Sooo i agree with you and your cornered friend.

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    Quote Originally posted by Aianawa View Post
    Some do not know they can fly or walk through walls yet, dimensions are sometimes entered through simply holding a divine dictchotomy.

    Sooo i agree with you and your cornered friend.
    Now Vern, you know i meant plural ... giggle
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    Sniggle, indeed lol.

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    Some eye porn for ya ...

    And may i suggest sunglasses, it reduces the ghost like glare of your stares ...



    Sunglasses at Night

    Bodybangers


    ♪ Don't masquerade with the guy in shades, oh no ♪
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    Quote Originally posted by Gio View Post
    Sunglasses at Night

    Bodybangers
    While that's a hot chick, musically I still prefer the original, though.


    = DEATH BEFORE DISHONOR =

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    What's inevitable is always in the guesswork ...

    1964: ARTHUR C CLARKE predicts the future

    BBC Archive


    "The only thing we can be sure of about the future, is that it will be absolutely fantastic. So, if what I say now seems to you to be very reasonable, then I will have failed completely." - Arthur C Clarke.

    The science-fiction writer and futurist Arthur C Clarke undertakes that most impossible and unrewarding of tasks - attempting to accurately predict the future. What will the world of tomorrow look like? Will the inhabitants of the future have monkey butlers? Yes, according to Mr Clarke, but only until they unionise...

    Clip taken from Horizon, originally broadcast 21 September 1964.
    12:05 min.

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    North Bend, Washinton, with "The Twin Peaks" mountain in the background

    A look back ...



    In 2011, i temporarily moved from Trout Lake, Wa. to North Bend, Wa. for a year or so ... North Bend is just east of Seattle, 30 miles up into the Snoqualmie Pass area along the western Cascades ...

    While not having been a follower of the original "Twin Peaks" series upon its release, i was totally unaware of the area being its backdrop filming locations. I soon found myself immersed and enthralled into what i still affectionately refer to as " The Tree City" ...


    So i will share this look back into the North Bend/Snoqualmie past lore.

    Kyle MacLachlan & 'Twin Peaks' Co-Creator Mark Frost
    on the Show's ‘Wonderful and Strange’ Lodging

    Variety


    Jan 2024
    'Special Agent Dale Cooper' Kyle MacLachlan & "Twin Peaks" co-creator Mark Frost break down how they made The Great Northern Hotel inspired by the Salish Lodge and Spa.

    7:50 min.



    Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6s3VM6R6Hu4







    North Bend Depot


    Train depot


    Snoqualmie Falls
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    Quote Originally posted by Gio View Post
    [...] While not having been a follower of the original "Twin Peaks" series upon its release, [...]
    Oh, I was — I was an absolute fan. David Lynch knows how to keep you glued to the screen, the characters were intriguing, and the actors were good, as was the soundtrack.

    Granted, it was not for everyone, though. It was a film noir version of a (partly) supernatural story, and — typical for David Lynch — the story ended in a rather unsatisfactory way.
    = DEATH BEFORE DISHONOR =

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    Quote Originally posted by Aragorn View Post
    Oh, I was — I was an absolute fan. David Lynch knows how to keep you glued to the screen, the characters were intriguing, and the actors were good, as was the soundtrack.

    Granted, it was not for everyone, though. It was a film noir version of a (partly) supernatural story, and — typical for David Lynch — the story ended in a rather unsatisfactory way.
    Like many things I didn't see it until much later, I think it was part deux that I saw first. Without knowing who the director was I watched 'Eraserhead' when prompted to do so, by a 'weird' video shop owner. The proprietor was dressed as a vampire when I shopped there (my hick small town). Eraserhead is still far and away the strangest movie I've ever seen. The chances that I would watch it twice are nil...
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