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  According to the Arbor Day Foundation, "the science and data behind deciding where to plant trees is anything but simple." They have a few different articles touching on the environment and climate, as well as community. Science and Technology The Kew Millennium Seed Bank is the largest plant conservation program in the world.  They have approximately 2.5 billion seeds, and hold nearly 90% of the UK's native plant species. Seed List I searched Pinus  for the United States, and they have 5. Knobcone pine, Coulter pine, Rocky Mountain white (or limber pine), Sugar pine, and bishop pine. The limber pine is also here in Nevada, particularly in the Great Basin area.

 This was our old Century theater - domes, and I remember red curtains on the stage around the screens.  Not like today's IMAX theaters, with reclining chairs and all that. The vibe is still there.  The popcorn, of course, and the social experience of sharing a reaction with the audience in the dark.  I have some great memories of moments like that. I honestly don't go often, but when I do, it's usually horror.  My sister and I saw one recently, and I took my niece to see a Flashback Cinema showing of The Shining. I do like the drive-in. We picked up a projector that will connect to your phone.  Hubby has some movies downloaded on his for our camps, and this was one night in Mattole. Super Troopers.

  Just 20 days ago we got a new view of our home from the moon.  A side by side 54 years apart. (Apollo's photo was taken during the day whereas Artemis caught nighttime with background illumination). NASA's endeavors into space has created what's been called the "Overview Effect," a profound shift in awareness when viewing Earth from outside of it.  Astronauts have reported intense emotions, awe, and a heightened sense of responsibility and interconnection. In fact, "Earth gazing" from the International Space Station is known to have positive psychological effects in coping with the demands of spaceflight. The term was coined by Frank Wright, who wrote the book in 1987 following many interviews with astronauts.  He argues that this effect on them has an effect on us as well. Space Exploration and Human Evolution "Let us preserve and increase this beauty, not destroy it." -Yuri Gagarin

  Much Ado About Nothing This has been a fun one.  I didn't read much on vacation, but I've made it into Act 4. I thought it was funny how much emphasis was on Don John, the bastard.   In station and behavior, though, turns out.  What he does to Hero just to piss his brother off....  While Claudio could probably fall in love equally fast with any other beautiful woman. I like the more joyous prank of getting Benedick and Beatrice together, and it's a believable match. But I love this line when she was disavowing marriage: "Adam's sons are my brethren; and truly, I hold it a sin to match in my kindred." Certainly witty, and dare I say, feminist?  It speaks to an equality, a rejection of subservience. And I appreciate that Benedick acknowledges his own hypocrisy as he falls for Beatrice: "When I said I would die a bachelor, I did not think I should live till I were married." Ha. Share your thoughts if you're reading along or have read before!!

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