Another way to free the mind....

Community friends.

My brother used to always ask if was "cogitating" on something when I was quiet. That did not occur very often because I was seldom quiet.

Nowadays, I may cogitate more than I realize.

So, type in the phrase astronomy picture of the day. It should bring you to a site apod.NASA.gov.

Each day, NASA posts a picture, often of the cosmos, with an explanation by a professional astronomer of what you are looking at and how the picture was taken.

There is a tiny little arrow button about halfway down the page which let's you scroll through the archive of pictures.

I think today I saw a star cluster ngc602 just beyond the small Magellanic Cloud. It is breathtaking.

Years ago I took the family to Florida to witness a space shuttle launch. We actually got within the Cape boundaries compliments of Tricia's brother who worked as a NASA engineer. I put the kids on the roof of the van with me and a tripod camera.

When the fuel tanks ignited, the sky lit up, the van shook, the kids cried, the thunderous roar overtook us. My mouth fell open, I forgot about the camera and I just watched.

It was incredibly perfect. The shuttle rolled over on schedule and it took off skyward leaving only a trail of white.

Space is so real. Enjoy the pics. Let the mind roam the universe and its spectacular formations and births.

We have no limitations. Only those we accept.

Sleep well amongst the stars...

Dan / Seattle

[LEEJUNFAN]

Hi Dan!

Will talk properly to you on Friday when my Internet is topped up.

NASA!

Taking pictures from your Van?

The truth is out dear boy.

So it was you who told everyone that the landing on the moon was a conspiracy!

Keep blasting!

Love to you, Tricia and Andrea.

Sorry for my absence Dan.

Hospital appointments all this week and next Tuesday plus a renewed battle with the Housing.

Love ❤ you all.

T&K xx😊😊

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Tony and Kim.

Sooo.. Good to hear From you. Been holding my breath for news. Glad you both safe and sound. You know me. I am just big trouble maker.

Docs won't leave me be. On my way to urgent care to see about heart. They went wild yesterday when blood pressure fell hard and I had to sleep it off.

This should be fun. Spending money don't have. Laugh.

Talk soon as you can. Big hug to you both.

Dan / Seattle

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Urgent care? Hmmm... check in and let us know how that goes.

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Nurmi.

Long day. Referred back to doctor for further investigation of hypotension, autonomic instability, progression of neurologic deficits, ad nauseum..

Did fight off the more expensive imaging tests which they could not explain why they ordered.

No bankruptcy today.

Dan

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So...they'd did nothing? Actually?

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Nurmi.

Andrea sat with me and watched the arrythmias on screen.

Mostly, we talked about news of the day....

Dan/ Seattle

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You talked of the news of the day? Heck, that'd give anyone a heart attack these days!

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Nurmi.

The providers we're hopeful so they would have something they understood. I was a disappointment.

Dan

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Sorry Dan about the news.

Keep us informed.

Kim's being referred to Cardiologist because her scan of her heart has revealed

Pericarditis ( Inflammation and fluid around the heart ).

Up early tomorrow for Neurologist at Salford Royal Hospital.

Will keep you informed.

Loving wishes to you all and everyone on this site.

Tony & Kim xx

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Tony and Kim

My thoughts and prayers to you both. May Blessings

come your way. All I got left today is love to send. Andrea and Tricia with me whole way.

Sleep well my friends.

Brother Dan

May God please help us all.