Not OF This World...Out of This World...Dropping Knowledge Like Bombs

Well...here we are; another day on TKPR. It's not even noon and I'm feeling pretty productive so far. I've done some website updating and read some newsie-type stuff. I have some thoughts and feelings about things, but my easle is over there taunting me...AND my nails need done and I have some hair that needs to be ripped off my face. What's a woman to do? Get a move-on with it. That's what. So, here are the headlines and videos that caught my eye this morning:

France’s oldest nuclear power station starts shutdown

Wow. That's interesting. I wonder if this is because of pressure from other EU Nation States to install more solar panels or if France is going to start exploring salt reactors and/or other Thorium based technologies. It sounds like the French Government isn't too happy about the development. Perhaps they are planning on doing more business with UAE? Is this a regional effort to stave off or redirect immigration from the Middle East? Mass migration and immigration issues are, after all, more complex than war. Educated and skilled persons displaced by war choose which Countries to immigrate to based on the availability of work. Those displaced who are un or under educated and un or under skilled frequently choose which Country to immigrate to based on ease of movement or direction of blame. Hmmm. I can see why the French Government is cautioning the region of Haut-Rhin. They're probably looking at more than one potential long term reprocussion in this matter. C'est ne pas chuette por les amis, non? 

Barakah 1 fuel loading begins

Fuel loading begins at UAE's first nuclear power plant

New jobs for the UAE! What I'm really curious about is what style reactor they are building. Is it heavy water cooled? Light water? Salt? On a side note, those fancy hats those fellas sport remind me of a Stetson from the front...but I guess it would be like a mullet-Stetson. Business in the front, party in the back. Naw-----ha. Those guys look sharp. They got some soul...I mean Barakah.

Oklo Microreactor Is INL’s Pick for First-of-a Kind HALEU-Fueled Nuclear Demonstration

Idaho Falls? Uranium? What? Radio active potatoes?! Is Oklo going to start looking at Thorium and salt or are we going to keep on beating this Uranium horse? At least it's being built inland and away from fault lines. Because ya know...the ocean and stuff. Speaking of the Ocean...

Nature up close: Marine biology at Monterey Bay

Who doesn't need some warm, if wet, fuzzies...oh and yay for veggies! I made nice Chicken-less Ceasar Salads last night for dinner. Super satisfying and unoffensive to The Cluckers. Instead of chicken I used Quorn nuggets. Quorn is a fungus-based chicken substitute and, in my opinion, is the best chicken substitute on the market. 

Indiana Beach amusement park closing, rides being dismantled after nearly 100 years

Man-o-man! All I can say is what a bummer! I hope other parks across the US will pick up the rides. These parks are a lovely part of American Culture and History and it is so very sad to see any of them close. With the continued rise in pervasiveness of the digital media assault and take over of wholesome family fun, stories like this one turns my smile upside down. I sure am grateful for the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Omar and I LOVE all the events and businesses all year round. That reminds me...it's been a minute since we had an arcade date and cocktails at Ideal. I heard they had ice skating there this winter, but we haven't given it a whirl. I'm more of a roller-gal. Speaking of good wholesome fun, here's a video that warmed my heart. Now for something out of this world...

New Mars Curiosity Rover Pictures

NASA'S JUNO CORRECTS A 25-YEAR-OLD MISCONCEPTION ABOUT JUPITER

You know what?! People made fun of me and called me "crazy" for my Art, but now I have vindication. This morning I uploaded a few images from my 2016 Artist book: A Study of Mars and Jupiter from a Metaphysical Perspective. I'm going to have to photograph and upload the rest now for sure. Using Reiki and the meditation practice I have been studying for the past 20 years the book of watercolors is a collection of 27 images and one text summary page depicting images of Jupiter and Mars. The process is intense and very similar to the remote viewing technique used by the CIA. Don't believe me? Well, the book is dated. I sign and date all of my work. Here's one of the images:

 This image is titled: Mars Landscape 1. It is page 1 of the book. The inquiry for the meditation in this image was: Can I see the Rover? See the images I have uploaded so far of the other pages on the Art Gallery page. Today is the deadline to submit work to my Alma Matter's annual alumni show. I'd submit, but shipping costs too much these days and I'm just not willing to risk further damage of my work for a show I have to pay to be part of. Now, if CCS decided to let me have a one woman exhibition to raise money for the Almni Scholarship, I'd be happy to ship my work, but after what I've been through with the vandalism and theft of my work over the past few years I'm just not willing to risk it right now. 

Dude...this stuff is ALL super heavy. I'm in need of some barn-yard relief. This guy knows what I'm talkin' bout...and my name isn't Willis! Then there's THIS:

Trump signs order diverting water to California farmers against state wishes

Dear Kim Kardashian,

Stop giving Donald BJs. We need our water up here, you vapid twit. I have no problem with Watsonville getting water, but shit, everyone in Orange county should be forced to drain their swimming pools and plant water saving lawns. You people down there are the most selfish, ignorant trash. Go inject in your ass. 

And now for the Pope-report... 

Pope Francis receives kiss on forehead from front-row admirer

I guess Frank prefers kisses on his face from men more than kisses anywhere from women. I wonder if he ever got his ring steamed. If Kevin Spacey ever meets the Pope maybe he'll try tongue kiss him. Mr. Spacey has my Blessing on that one.

ANYWAY...All things being what they are, here is some beautiful music to finish things off.