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Blue Marble

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The other day we celebrated 45 years since the Apollo 8 astronauts took the first image of "blue marble earth". Has it been that long? What a lovely looking place to live, especially if you like water, as I do. The physical aspects of the rocky upper crust, combined with a suitable hydrosphere and atmosphere, make this a humdinger piece of real estate. Since this first photo of the Blue Marble, many satellites now circle the earth ceaselessly, taking snaps all the time. Being a geologist I am often mesmerized by the images of erupting volcanoes. No place on the planet is too remote for satellites to see. For me the New Year's Eve is a time to reflect on where I've been and where I am going. Like a satellite in orbit, I try to find some distance from the here and now.   Since I am away from camp right now, I can think about it objectively. This year we completed the second of the boat barns and now all of our storage needs are taken care of. Garden