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  I was too sucked into Old Bones  by Preston & Child, which I finished last night, and now I can finally start this year's play. But that won't be happening this weekend, since my sister is getting married! So I will be off tomorrow for preparations. Just in case, here's a PDF version. The Comedy of Errors Happy Reading, Happy Weekend, Happy End of April!

  Just a walk in the park. Tired pups back home.

  On this day in 1986, an experiment on Reactor Number 4 led to a power surge, causing core explosions and radiation leakage at the Chernobyl Nuclear Plant in Pripyat, Ukraine. 32 people died and dozens more suffered radiation burns.  Many more died from the attempted cleanup, and approximately 5,000 people developed cancer from the airborne radiation exposure. Being under Soviet rule at the time, the incident wasn't reported until Swedish authorities detected the fallout at the Forsmark plant on April 28. Of course, Chernobyl was of concern again recently as Russia waged war on Ukraine, capturing the plant and digging trenches.  Ukrainian authorities say soldiers were very likely exposed to radiation, especially since levels were reported to be heightened following the activity. The director of the International Atomic Energy Agency released a statement today condemning Putin's reckless actions, but the good news is that radiation levels have returned to normal, or at le...

  On the heels of Earth Day, Maison de Mode held the 5th Annual Sustainable Style Awards. The house itself is home to various brands, operating as a platform for sustainable fashion, "connecting creators, curators and consumers for a better tomorrow." Founders are Amanda Hearst, Hassan Pierre, and Carmen Busquets. Sustainable Style Honoree, Carolyn Murphy This model-turned-designer released the 100% sustainable "Homegrown Collection" through her Mother Denim brand. Impact Award Honoree, Aurora James The founder of Brother Vellies launched the nonprofit organization, Fifteen Percent Pledge.  The initiative calls for major retailers to dedicate a minimum 15% of shelf space to Black-owned business.  Sephora was the first major corporation to pledge. Denisa Palsha Created by Project Runway designer Sebastian Grey, using upcycled leather. Many guests were noted to have gone thrifting for the event. Olivia Perez Paloma Garcia Lee Hassan Pierre Site

It was a beautiful morning to queue outside the record store.   Kirk Hammett, the guitarist for Metallica. 🤘❤ Just a little something for the weekend.

  Invest in Our Planet Here  you can check for local events and ways to get involved. Topics range from climate change to sustainability, the latter of which plays a part in what we eat as well as what we wear. NPR  has a 50 minute listen on what led to Earth Day (1970). Today's  Google Doodle addresses climate change. NASA shared some images to "shine a light on our wondrous planet." Malaspina Glacier, Alaska Lake Carnegie, Australia Ugab, Namibia Jau National Park, Brazil Sahara Desert, Chad NASA/JPL-CalTech/NOAA

  Checking in with Big Red!  Yesterday, there was some pipping. This is when the baby chick begins pecking away until its beak breaks through the inner membrane. We'll come back soon for those hatchlings!

  For Ukraine. Back to Rancho San Rafael Park. Where I met a Robin. This will be an Open Thread as well since I'll be off tomorrow. :-)

  This piece was put on display in the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris. The exhibition also included Rihanna's Met Gala gown from 2015. Guo Pei is China's most renowned couturier, with more than 20 years of experience in the industry. She makes some interesting designs. 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Story of the Dragon Site