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life
When you realize the value of all life, you dwell less on what is past and concentrate on the preservation of the future. –Dian Fossey
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Tagged bp, Dian Fossey, future, life, nature, nuclear power, oil, war
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rainbow
Triumphal arch, that fills the sky When storms prepare to part, I ask not proud Philosophy To teach me what thou art. Still seem, as to my childhood’s sight, A midway station given, For happy spirits to alight, Betwixt the earth and heaven. … Continue reading
early in the morning
The mist has left the greening plain, The dew-drops shine like fairy rain, The coquette rose awakes again Her lovely self adorning. The Wind is hiding in the trees, A sighing, soothing, laughing tease, Until the rose says «Kiss me, please,« … Continue reading
Tour de France
The beauty of a somewhat different job: less money, but more freedom — time to relax ;-) Sort of a 2h Tour de France: nature and a couple of Yaks. And in case you wonder why there are usually no people or nice … Continue reading
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Tagged environment, france, green, job, nature, pictures, tour de france, yak
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idyll
In all things of nature there is something of the marvelous. –Aristotle
environmental polution: one step forward and many steps back
The first concrete steps by Congress to fulfil Barack Obama’s promise to green America’s economy were seen around the world today as a significant step forward, though they remain far short of what scientists say is needed to solve global warming. … Continue reading
removing weed
Alas — my personal hell on earth: removing weed at an excavation. It’s utter crap, but necessary to get proper pictures for the archive. Well, mother nature can be sometimes a gruesome foe. Some rain drops at night, et voila: weed … Continue reading
almost summer
Yeah this year summer is early, very early. Almost 21–22°C/69.8°F-71.6°F in April, no cloud disturbs the sky and just a faint hint of wind is around you. Working outside is just wonderful, especially at an excavation. However a severe sun burn is … Continue reading
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early in the morning
About eight o’clock in the morning … –8°C/17.6°F