Photographer. All photos mine, unless otherwise specified. The last of Barrett's Privateers. Cashapp: $ScottWurzel
Arlington, VA, United States
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Some of the first park rangers in America weren’t rangers at all. They were Buffalo Soldiers — Black Americans who proudly served in the U.S. Army after the Civil War. These dedicated men protected wildlife, built trails and forged a proud legacy in our nation’s history.
ALT In this 1899 photo, Buffalo Soldiers in the 24th Infantry carried out mounted patrol duties in Yosemite National Park.
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It seems that so many wonderful people are leaving this world, and now Jimmy Buffett is one of them. I’ve known Jimmy for some time and found him to be one of the kindest and most generous people.
I remember once on holiday when I had forgotten to bring my guitar and was itching to play. He said he would get me one of his, but I said, ‘I’m left-handed’. So, Jimmy had his roadie restring one of his guitars which he loaned me for the duration of the holiday. He then followed this act of generosity by giving me my own beautiful left-handed guitar that had been made by one of his guitar-making pals. It’s a beautiful instrument, and every time I play it now it’ll remind me of what a great man Jimmy was.
He had a most amazing lust for life and a beautiful sense of humour. When we swapped tales about the past his were so exotic and lush and involved sailing trips and surfing and so many exciting stories that it was hard for me to keep up with him.
Right up to the last minute his eyes still twinkled with a humour that said, ‘I love this world and I’m going to enjoy every minute of it’.
So many of us will miss Jimmy and his tremendous personality. His love for us all, and for mankind as a whole.
Last, but not least, is his songwriting and vocal ability. If someone made an interesting remark he repeated it in his gorgeous Louisiana drawl and said, ‘That’s a good idea for a song’. Most times it didn’t take too long for that song to appear. I was very happy to have played on one of his latest songs called ‘My Gummy Just Kicked In’. We had a real fun session and he played me some of his new songs. One, in particular, I loved was the song, ‘Bubbles Up’. And I told him that not only was the song great but the vocal was probably the best I’ve heard him sing ever. He turned a diving phrase that is used to train people underwater into a metaphor for life when you’re confused and don’t know where you are just follow the bubbles - they’ll take you up to the surface and straighten you out right away.
So long, Jim. You are a very special man and friend and it was a great privilege to get to know you and love you. Bubbles up, my friend.
Love, Paul
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the funniest part of the MCU to me is how every single god is apparently real, except for the abrahamic ones. marvel was just like "all that Jesus shit did NOT happen, but did you know that Zeus lives in outer space"
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Again, full release details and other info will come next week from Warners. If you're excited about the idea--and as an aside, if this does well there will be more animated movies, maybe on a regular basis--let the world and WB know and crush whatever's trending #B5AnimatedMovie
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With humble appreciation and gratitude. Because the whole point of art is to have an effect on whoever receives it, but you have no way of knowing if it actually worked unless and until someone tells you.
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Number one reason ppl in DC seek serious relationships is because we know that at some point we’ll need a ride to/from Dulles.
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Heard about Herschel Walker lately? Here's something very few seem to want to talk about: the questionable diagnosis he received from a questionable therapist, which might suggest something very important and (in this one case) very dangerous going on with him.
You've heard of Herschel Walker, the Georgia Republican Senate candidate who can't escape scandal. But the story behind his psychologist will make your head spin. @CarriePoppyYES investigates at the Grey Faction 2022 Conference: youtube.com/watch?v=8xXtqLMh… #ISSTD #SatanicPanic
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"Star Trek was an attempt to say that humanity will reach maturity and wisdom on the day that it begins not just to tolerate, but take a special delight in differences in ideas and differences in life forms."
- Gene Roddenberry
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Raumfahrt ist ein hartes Business. Gerade deshalb ist es wichtig, konservative Entscheidungen zu treffen. Bin gespannt auf das neue Startdatum, würde mich freuen wenn es am 2. Sept klappt. Bis dahin vielen Dank an euch alle fürs dranbleiben! #WeAreGoing (#soon;) #Artemis
The launch of #Artemis I is no longer happening today as teams work through an issue with an engine bleed. Teams will continue to gather data, and we will keep you posted on the timing of the next launch attempt. blogs.nasa.gov/artemis/
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Sometimes I’m like “aw man, this shirt is too rumpled. I can’t wear this to work.” But then I remember I work at a used bookstore and this is what I’m supposed to look like.
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Glad you both are home safe and back with your various loved ones. We all greatly appreciate you both and you obviously deserve a ‘lil breaky’. I’ll leave you with a meme that hopefully makes me the exact 1000th person to send it to you and I win a prize, haha.
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We are sad to learn of the passing of Nichelle Nichols, who played Lt. Uhura on #StarTrek. She was an inspiration to many, not just for her groundbreaking work on Star Trek but also through her work with NASA to recruit women and people of color to apply to become astronauts.
ALT Nichelle Nichols playing Lt. Uhura on Star Trek
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Here’s how Dems can + must do more than wait for an election.
Let’s start w/ why:
- 7 of the 9 justices were appointed by a party that hasn’t won a popular vote more than once in 30 years
- 1 of those seats was stolen
- Several lied to Congress to secure their appointment…
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If I didn’t know better, I’d say books about racism and the lgbt folks are not the biggest threat to school kids.
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Really excited to be alive in a time when people don't know the term "differential diagnosis," but do know the term "medical gaslighting" and use it about any clinician who doesn't agree with their personal assessment of their symptom clusters. Cool and good situation.
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Absolute legends. They found some Nazis using their music, the Nazis wanted to fight about it, the @DropkickMurphys gave the Nazis a time and a place and the Nazis didn’t show. Extraordinarily based.
In South Boston the @DropkickMurphys, local residents, and folks self-identified as #Antifa dared members of the #Neonazi group NSC-131 (who came here for the St. Patrick's Day Parade) to show up here again today. They didn't. @GBHNews @lisawilliams
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Here is another old autochome I've restored for you, taken 111 years ago at the first Paris Air Show in September 1909. (It isn't colourised).
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1K people move to FL every DAY. "My home state has shifted from wild green to lifeless gray. Florida is no longer 'dotted' with development, but with wilderness."
Imagine yourself an alligator in central Florida, where 12 acres of wild land is sacrificed to development every hour. What happens when the South’s creatures no longer have room to move?
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