Given that states with strict abortion stances, like Texas, recognize the personhood of a fetus, we seem to have a dilemma of quantum proportions. The situation reeks of Schrödinger’s cat.
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News Spotlight – Rain, Rain, and More Rain
Climate Change brings new weather patters and more rain to many areas
Earth, the Largest Ecosystem
We shouldn’t fear climate change. Instead, we should concentrate our energy on devising solutions for our largest ecosystem, Earth.
A Day on Buddha’s Farm
There was more than enough time to live and live again on Buddha’s Farm.
Before the Explosion
The evidence is mounting and pointing to a past where the Cambrian explosion was not a big-bang event with animal life suddenly appearing from the void of non-existence.
Evaluating Flood Risk is Not One of Our Strong Points
Stop, Look, Pay Attention, Have a Plan Hurricanes are synonymous with flooding, and the National Weather Service tracks them from when they form to their final dissipation, so why are we constantly surprised by the flooding? Ida blew in off the Gulf of Mexico as a Category 4 storm, and news warnings accompanied it for Read More…
Touch The Moon
The orb hangs against a darkening sky, like a polished opal lying on a velvet cushion. The mysterious impact of the moment reminds us of the reverence our ancient ancestors afforded this jewel of the night. It looks so tangibly beautiful. We reach out, and in our minds, we “Touch the Moon.”
View from Maryhill
The artwork “View from Maryhill” is derived from photos and sketches taken from the Maryhill Museum’s open decking overlooking the Columbia River and the Maryhill Orchards below. A panoramic scene allows the viewer to take in the steep drop-off of the north-side cliffs and the orchards below. Across the river the southern cliffs of the gorge shoot upward, and beyond is an expanse encompassing the dry ecosystems of the Central Oregon deserts.
East of Rowena Crest
The artwork “East of Rowena Crest” is based on photos and sketches taken by the artist. The vista takes in a view of the Gorge as the river stretches eastward—a ribbon of blue in a landscape of brown and gold.