Sunset on a pond outside Culpepper, Virginia.

alecshao:

Chris Jordan, Running the Numbers

“…2.4 million plastic bottles, equal to the estimated number of pounds of plastic pollution that enter the world’s oceans every hour. 

All of the plastic used to compose this work was collected from the Pacific Ocean.”

This is why I think there should be a tax on plastic bottles and bags. The revenue would be used to clean up the plastic that is in our streams, rivers, ponds, lakes, seas and oceans. Just because you don’t see the trash on the surface doesn’t mean that it doesn’t exist.

360 degree view of Eric and Sky Meadows State Park, outside Paris, VA.

yelpingwithcormac:

Tijuana, Mexico

Cormac M. | Author | Lost in the chaparral, NM

Five stars.

I want to go back to the hotel, said Clyde.

The hacendado leaned against a wine cask in the dim cellar and regarded Clyde. You will be returned soon, he said. First there is the matter of the girl.

I didn’t do…

Eric at Sky Meadows State Park, outside the Paris of Virginia.

oldloves:

In 1962, concerned about her health and seemingly unhealthy relationships, DiMaggio asked Monroe to remarry him. Pictured: An engraved compact he once gave her.

Eric and I went to the zoo over the weekend. I felt very sorry for the animals having kids screaming at them all day. I especially felt sorry for Rosie the cow; kids constantly trying to touch her. I guess at some point she gave up and let the kids have their way- or maybe she just needed some stimulation.

yelpingwithcormac:

Walnut Creek, CA

Cormac M. | Author | Lost in the chaparral, NM

Four stars.

And so. The day came. The alguacil asked the boy what did he wish for a last meal. The boy asked for a bowl of pasta from Olive Garden. The alguacil considered this and finally agreed saying there was indeed an Olive…

I stumbled across this face while Eric and I were hiking yesterday.