All In A Days Karma: November 2020

In the winter of 1985 I was driving through the Mojave Desert with a friend, talking about our apparent need for new river gear. As we passed the Twenty Nine Palms Marine Base, a man unexpectedly appeared on the side of the road selling used ammo cans. My friend and I laughed wildly and quickly came to realize that the moment was "All In A Days' Karma". This blog contains the occasional ramblings of a died-in-the-wool westerner who loves seeing, understanding, and being alive upon these landscapes. I cherish the moments of bliss and irony that come to all of us as we explore the planet and its residents (and perhaps visitors) in the short time we are here.

Sunday, November 22, 2020

New Finds at Pompeii

Excavations at Pompeii near Mt, Vesuvius have revealed the discovery of two corpses that were buried in the pyroclastic flow in AD 79. The incredible discovery can be read here.

Wednesday, November 11, 2020

A One Year View of Global CO2 Circulation

This is a pretty cool video rom NASA. It is a three minute video. It looks as if the air circulation is driven by the oceans, which in turn are deflected and arranged around the edges of landmasses. The year modeled is 2006 and the day on the screen capture above is February 24. Watch the video here.