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We Were Never Meant to Live Like This!
When you look at the world today, it's like looking at a madhouse. The world is more connected than ever through the miracle of electronic devices. People, at least in the West, of course, there are exceptions, are living longer, eating better, living in homes, and driving the latest cars. We have iPhones/Android phones, social media, AI, etc.
By Nicholas Bishop11 months ago in Earth
Chestnut Ridge Farm/Scottish Highlanders/Lab's & Littlepop's Popcorn!!
Willow & Buhler The Chestnut Story The view from my back deck Chestnut flowering Chestnut Harvest Well to begin my story, we’ll have to go back to 1999 when I planted a chestnut orchard in the northeast section of my town in Ellington, Connecticut. I had come up with the idea from earlier memories of my father working with some trees in our backyard in the late 60’s. I found out land was available and I was planning on building a house as well. I cleared around 8 acres and planted approximately 800 trees! The planting went well and the trees were looking beautiful. Unfortunately, when the following spring came, because of the combination of too much water in the soil and the variety of chestnut trees I had planted, almost all but a few didn’t make it. I didn’t give up and I cleared some more land that was on higher ground and today almost 25 years later, at the time of this writing, I have approximately 150 trees. Not all are producing because some are still too young. In 2022 I had a record crop and I sold about 1,400 lbs. into the market. Last year, 2023, I didn’t do as well they only produced about half as much as in 2022. That’s farming!
By Bruce Luginbuhl 2 years ago in Earth
Look Up
We don’t look up enough. We take the world around us for granted sometimes, and we don’t see the beauty in what we are surrounded by. In all the hustle and bustle, evening appointments, heading to or from work, taking the dog out, taking the trash to the curb, outside, smoking a cigarette (😵💫) or sitting around a fire.
By Colleen Walters2 years ago in Earth
Water Walkers
Lake Superior is a big lake. Some say it is an inland Sea. My Anishinabe people call it Gitchigama or the Great Sea. Lake Superior is a very large body of water that some people consider to be an inland sea. It is the largest freshwater lake in the world by surface area and the third-largest by volume, holding 10% of the world’s surface fresh water. It has a coastline of nearly 10,000 miles and spans across the border between Canada and the United States1. It is also home to many fish species, islands, and shipwrecks23. The name Lake Superior comes from the French term le lac supérieur, meaning the upper lake, because it is above Lake Huron4. However, the Ojibwe people who live around the lake call it gichi-gami, meaning great sea4. This name reflects the lake’s immense size and power, as well as its cultural and spiritual significance for the Ojibwe people. Quote from Microsoft Bing
By Denise E Lindquist3 years ago in Earth
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Asia’s Second-Best Island in DestinAsian Ranking
Vietnam’s largest island, Phu Quoc, has achieved a remarkable milestone in global tourism by being ranked the second-best island in Asia in the prestigious DestinAsian Readers’ Choice Awards 2026, surpassing the world-famous Maldives. The recognition marks a major moment for Vietnam’s tourism industry and highlights the island’s rapid rise as one of the most desirable tropical destinations in the world. 
By Irshad Abbasi about 7 hours ago in Earth
Manaslu Circuit vs. Langtang Valley: Which Nepal Trek Is Right for You?. AI-Generated.
Nepal offers some of the most extraordinary trekking routes in the world. While many travelers focus on famous trails like Everest Base Camp or the Annapurna Circuit, other routes provide equally memorable experiences with fewer crowds.
By Alex Winslowabout 8 hours ago in Earth
When the Stars Whispered
The Night Sky Like Never Before I had always been fascinated by astronomy, spending countless nights in my backyard with a modest telescope, charting constellations, tracking planets, and occasionally glimpsing distant galaxies as faint smudges of light against the infinite darkness. But on one crisp night in March 2026, something extraordinary occurred that defied both expectation and explanation, a cosmic phenomenon that no scientific journal could easily classify, and yet it felt intimately personal, as if the universe itself were reaching out to communicate. The sky was unusually clear, the stars sharp and luminous like diamonds scattered across black velvet, and the Milky Way stretched overhead in a ribbon of silvery light that seemed to pulse ever so slightly, a rhythm I hadn’t noticed before.
By The Curious Writerabout 8 hours ago in Earth
The Day the Forest Spoke
A Walk Into the Unknown It began as an ordinary hike, a chance to escape the chaos of the city and immerse myself in the green stillness of the old Redwood Forest at the edge of my town. The sun filtered through the towering trees in long golden beams, the leaves rustling faintly with a whisper of wind, and for a moment, I felt at peace — detached from deadlines, notifications, and the endless noise of human life. I hadn’t planned for anything extraordinary, just a few hours of solitude surrounded by the ancient giants that had stood for centuries, quietly observing the world.
By The Curious Writerabout 8 hours ago in Earth
Exploring the Amazing World Beneath the Waves
Beneath the surface of the world’s oceans lies a vast and mysterious universe that few humans have truly experienced. Often described as Earth’s “final frontier,” the underwater world is filled with stunning landscapes, colorful creatures, and ecosystems that are both fragile and vital to life on our planet. From shallow coral reefs to the dark depths of the ocean floor, this hidden realm continues to amaze scientists, explorers, and nature lovers alike.
By Irshad Abbasi about 11 hours ago in Earth
Astronomers Capture Rare Evidence of Two Planets Colliding
Astronomers have gathered rare and compelling evidence suggesting that two planets collided in a distant star system, producing a dramatic cosmic event that has fascinated scientists around the world. Planetary collisions are believed to have played a major role in shaping many solar systems, including our own, but witnessing the aftermath of such a violent event is extremely rare. The new discovery offers valuable clues about how planets grow, change, and sometimes destroy each other during the chaotic early stages of planetary formation.
By Irshad Abbasi about 16 hours ago in Earth
How Does a Wildfire Sprinkler System Work to Protect Homes from Advancing Fires?
Wildfires have become an increasing concern in many regions where dry vegetation, strong winds, and high temperatures create conditions that allow fires to spread quickly. Homeowners in wildfire-prone areas are now turning to proactive protection systems designed to reduce risk and improve property resilience. Among these solutions, wildfire sprinkler systems are gaining attention for their ability to defend structures before flames reach them.
By Brandon Honeyabout 20 hours ago in Earth
The Ongoing Search for Water on Mars
For decades, scientists have been fascinated by the possibility of water on Mars. Known for its dry, dusty landscape and reddish appearance, Mars was once thought to be a completely barren world. However, modern discoveries have revealed that the planet may have once had abundant water—and scientists are still searching for evidence of it today.
By Irshad Abbasi a day ago in Earth
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