This dog has become a topic of conversation on the Internet because of it’s “chill” attitude.
“A cute Shiba stuck in an awkward position”
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STATUS QUOtes — 20160823
“Isolation is the worst possible counselor.” — Miguel de Unamuno
“There are things known and there are things unknown, and in between are the doors of perception.” — Aldous Huxley
“Every life form seems to strive to its maximum except human beings. How tall will a tree grow? As tall as it possibly can. Human beings, on the other hand, have been given the dignity of choice. You can choose to be all or you can choose to be less. Why not stretch up to the full measure of the challenge and see what all you can do?” — Jim Rohn
“Keeping your clothes well pressed will keep you from looking hard pressed.” — Coleman Cox
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Year of Yosemite (YOY) – Day 60 (North Dome)
A view of North Dome from the Mirror Lake Trail
Yosemite has many domes and some of them get much attention. People who have never visited Yosemite seem to know Half Dome and many who have visited are familiar with Sentinel Dome and/or Lembert’s Dome, but it seems that there is a Rodney Dangerfield of domes; North Dome.
North Dome rises above the tree tops and is visible from many angles along the Mirror Lake Trail. Unfortunately, across the way (diagonally southeast and more than 1,000 feet taller), is Half Dome. North Dome can’t seem to get much respect!
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Video – Haru Urara – A Winning Loser of a Horse
This twenty minute (+/-) video shows how the persistence of one horse and her spirit to keep on trying gave courage and faith to a segment of the people of Japan during a very difficult time. Everyone loves a winner, but in this case the horse that wouldn’t win captured everyone’s heart. This short movie has garnered praise from several film festivals. Narrated in Japanese with English subtitles, the video is quite interesting.
The Shining Star of Losers Everywhere from The All-Nighter Room on Vimeo.
STATUS QUOtes — 20160822
“Despair is anger with no place to go.” — Mignon McLaughlin
“Life’s most urgent question is: what are you doing for others?” — Martin Luther King, Jr.
“Sometimes, indeed, there is such a discrepancy between the genius and his human qualities that one has to ask oneself whether a little less talent might not have been better.” — Carl Jung
“If the police arrest a mime, do they tell him he has the right to remain silent?” — George Carlin
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Year of Yosemite (YOY) – Day 59 (Trash Talk)
During our many hikes and visits to state and national parks, we have often remarked how the majority of people carry their trash with them, recycle those items that can be reused and otherwise care for the parks. Every once in a while, however, I am really disappointed. We recently heard the news that an artist decided to paint on the rocks in some of our national parks (source) and a celebrity decided to carve initials in a heart in the Coconino National Forest (source).
In one of the Seinfeld episodes, Jerry said something like: “People, they’re the worst.” While I don’t agree totally with that sentiment because after all “we the people” have put aside our national parks for all of us and our posterity. I do understand the intent of that remark.
I wonder why, in such a beautiful area such as Yosemite, some people feel a need to place gum, candy, etc. in places where they do not belong and will be a problem for cleaning. This shouldn’t really be done anywhere much less in our parks.
This was a disappointment for me and luckily it was only one of a few ugly behaviors I encountered.
Do you have a question about our visit to Yosemite? Ask it in the comment section.
*All photographs Copyright by Jeffrey B. Ross with all rights reserved.
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USA Disasters – No One Can Rest In Peace
Two pictures of disasters from last week remind all of us that we are closer to disaster than we might like to think
“A casket is seen floating in floodwaters in Ascension Parish, Louisiana, after heavy rains. Jonathan Bachman / Reuters“
“Flames whipped by strong winds burn though a hillside during the Blue Cut Fire in San Bernardino County, Californi – Patrick Fallon / Reutersa”
STATUS QUOtes — 20160821
“Good taste is the flower of good sense.” — A. Poincelot
“You pray for the rain, you gotta deal with the mud too.” — Denzel Washington
“To the wrongs that need resistance,
To the right that needs assistance
To the future in the distance
Give yourselves” — Carrie Chapman Catt
“You never realize what a good memory you have until you try to forget something.” — Franklin Jones
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Year of Yosemite (YOY) – Day 58 (The Spires & El Capitan with Sun Setting)
The light was not the best for taking a photograph as we were hiking along the Four Mile Trail in a westerly direction with the sun beginning to set. I felt compelled to try to capture the stunning view of Yosemite Valley with El Capitan on the right and the Spires and Peaks on the left. The Valley was open before us and we could see the Merced River and the meadows. It was beautiful and inspiring. We stopped often to inhale the scene before us.
Do you have a question about our visit to Yosemite? Ask it in the comment section.
*All photographs Copyright by Jeffrey B. Ross with all rights reserved.
See previous Year of Yosemite (YOY) posts HERE. If you want to read the introduction to the YOY series, CLICK HERE.
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STATUS QUOtes — Picture Quote — 20160820
Todays Picture Quote
“Face to face with Nature on the vast hills at eventide, who does not feel himself near to the Unseen? For here the religion that languishes in crowded cities or steals shame-faced to hide itself in dim churches, flourishes greatly, filling the soul with a solemn joy. – W. H. Hudson”
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