Wish you were here – Ink/Inktense in a Watercolour Moleskine
After Apollo 8 Astronaut William Anders’, photograph “Earthrise”.
The postage stamp, on this “postcard” is copied from a series from the USA. I thought that “Dinosaurs” was quite apt. We don’t have such a set – our leaders haven’t got around to it yet.
As the UK Parliament is about to announce the date for the next General Election we all are bracing ourselves at the prospect of wall to wall news expounding on why we should vote for this or that party. As I get older, and probably more cynical, I can’t help wondering what those in government have been doing for the past few years. I get so tired of all of their promises leading towards a better future – I am banned from watching the television news as I tend to have a running commentary competing with the newscasters. This, therefore, is my twisted piece of advice to all who aspire to lead. Forget about weird policies. Get out into the real world and find out how the world goes around.
Yossarian 7:54 am on April 6, 2010 | #
Funny stumbling upon this just after having watched Pale Blue Dot again. “it underscores our responsibility to deal more kindly with one another, and to preserve and cherish the pale blue dot, the only home we’ve ever known”
I liked it! Good job.
roseindigo 8:32 am on April 6, 2010 | #
If that planet I see is Mars, I totally agree with you.
But you’d best put on 3 cents more postage. Our postage rates have gone up again while the service gets worse and worse.
trebor61 4:09 am on April 7, 2010 | #
Good of you to send this, Yossarian. How true that this reminds us of the fragile nature of our existence.
trebor61 4:14 am on April 7, 2010 | #
I didn’t check the value of the stamp, Rose but its interesting to hear your comments about your postal service. I spoke to John Stremikis recently and his wife and him has been having a conversation about this very thing. The higher rates will effect the work his wife is involved in. Don’t despair! You are not alone. Margaret ordered some special “Vegan Easter Eggs” for our health concious sons. She had spend ages knitting small “Nests” for them. The order was posted about three weeks ago. The eggs arrived yesterday. ’nuff said.
Rudat 12:52 pm on April 7, 2010 | #
Great concept, message and campaign for the “little people”! Way to go, Bob!
trebor61 7:06 am on April 8, 2010 | #
Thank you Susan. I take it you share my “love” of politicians as well
roseindigo 10:30 am on April 8, 2010 | #
I think all politicians should be exported to Mars. Forget Earth—it’s too good for them.
roseindigo 10:34 am on April 8, 2010 | #
PS: It’s tax time in the U.S. and I can’t believe our population consents to go through this insanity every year just so the politicians can spend it willy nilly.
j. stremikis 1:47 pm on April 8, 2010 | #
Bob — great job on the sketch, and the tone -
I agree with Yossarian on this -
perhaps this fits to the tone and theme as well:
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CLEARING IN THE FOREST
by Bruce “Utah” Phillips
E A D A D A
WE NEED A CLEARING IN THE FOREST AN ISLAND IN THE SEA
E D A A
A SPACE FOR LOVING A PLACE FOR YOU AND ME.
A A A A
HERE COME THE CRITICS NOW THE NEWS IT WON’T BE GOOD
A A D D
COME ALONG AND HURRY NOW, AND DO THE THINGS YOU SHOULD
A F#m C#m C#m
I CAN SEE YOU DANCING BY ME, HELD UP BY SECRET STRINGS
D D E E
PULLED BY FRIENDS AND LOVERS WAITING IN THE WINGS
E A D A D A
WE NEED A CLEARING IN THE FOREST AN ISLAND IN THE SEA
E D A A
A SPACE FOR LOVING A PLACE FOR YOU AND ME.
A A A A
ABOARD THE TITANIC NOW IT ALL LOOKS BLACK OR WHITE
A A D D
IF WE DON’T PANIC NOW IT’LL BE ALL RIGHT
A F#m C#m C#m
BUT THE WIRELESS IS BROKEN, THE SEA IS DARK AND ROUGH
D D E E
WE ONLY HAVE EACH OTHER DON’T YOU KNOW THAT’S NOT ENOUGH
E A D A D A
WE NEED A CLEARING IN THE FOREST AN ISLAND IN THE SEA
E D A A
A SPACE FOR LOVING A PLACE FOR YOU AND ME.
A A A A
DOWN IN THE MAGIC CITY NOW THE GHOST OF MAMMON SINGS
A A D D
YOU CAN PLAY FOR PLASTIC FEELINGS, YOU CAN PLAY FOR PLASTIC THINGS
A F#m C#m C#m
THE ONLY DIFFERENCE IS THE PLAYING, LOSING IS THE SAME
D D E E
THERE’S TRUTH IN THE SAYING THAT THE DOING IS IN THE GAME.
E A D A D A
WE NEED A CLEARING IN THE FOREST AN ISLAND IN THE SEA
E D A A
A SPACE FOR LOVING A PLACE FOR YOU AND ME.
j. stremikis 1:48 pm on April 8, 2010 | #
sorry about the formatting of the guitar chords -
trebor61 1:32 am on April 9, 2010 | #
Oh dear Rose. Have I touched a raw nerve? Seems like your tax system is very demanding. I, being retired, don’t have to do anything about tax returns now. Don’t let it grind you down.
trebor61 1:33 am on April 9, 2010 | #
John – I await the music with baited breath. Can you sing the melody over the internet?
Rudat 1:57 pm on April 9, 2010 | #
You don’t have to do taxes after you retire? I’m moving to Scotland!!!
trebor61 2:17 am on April 11, 2010 | #
Ah Susan. Its not as simple as that. If you retire, then earn “extra” cash – say by selling a painting or getting paid for working on someone’s house then you might cross a “threshold” and be liable for extra tax. It is up to the individual to inform the Inland Revenue (IRS?) that you are liable as they can look back, forever, to catch you. If you are a lazy slob, like me with a private pension, and don’t earn extra cash then the tax return is calculated by those issuing the pension. When folks reach 65 years (60 for ladies) they are entitled to the state pension which is not taxed. You would have a hard time retiring here as you have to be old and decrepit for this – which you are not
Even visitors are hit by taxes as almost anything has a levy slapped on it. This “Value added tax” (VAT) is 17.5% of most stuff except some childrens’ clothes and food (which explains my size)