Eclectic Perambulations in the Noosphere
"But why settle for the odd remote controlled whatsit on the farm? If you have enough money and are deficient enough in common sense, retool the plantation with an army of robots. Then you can just sit back in your flying howdah and supervise the whole operation by computer.
Except for mucking out the stables, of course.
Even computers have their dignity."
"Aquamarine is one of several common gemstones belonging to the beryl mineral group. The name is derived from the Latin phrase "water of the sea", an accurate description of the gemstone's color, which ranges from a pale green to blue. This color is caused by trace amounts of iron that permeate the crystalline structure. The blue variety is the most valuable and greenish stones are sometimes changed to the highly prized blue shade by heating them in an electric furnace to 842° F (450° C). Brazil is the main source of aquamarine gemstones, although other locations where the mineral occurs include Zimbabwe, South Africa, Namibia, and the United States.
Enormous crystal masses, as large as 243 pounds (110 kilograms), have been discovered at some sites, and exquisite gems weighing two thousand carats or more have been cut from these formations. Unlike emerald, aquamarines are often completely flawless; an aquamarine gemstone with a visible flaw is rarely seen. However, the beautiful color of an aquamarine may fade upon prolonged exposure to light"
by Patty Eckman
Edition of 65 Cast Paper Sculptures
The “Hummin’ in the Bluebells” piece is a favorite among collectors. It features a hummingbird taking nectar from a bluebell among detail of grass and other smaller flowers.
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The Reed Flute Cave near Guilin is the most spectacular caves I have seen so far in Asia. It's a huge underground cave system with stunning rock formations, stalagmites and stalactites, illuminated with coloured lights. The cave can hold comfortably 1000 people.
