Friday, April 10, 2026

Lesson 947: Oasis

Hello, Readers.

Eloise here,

reporting in from our oasis

we call Earth.

The blog title tonight

gives tribute to NASA Astronaut Victor Glover's

Easter night sentiments

to all of humanity.


Here is Astronaut Glover speaking from the heart,
while his brothers and sister in space
smiled in agreement.


Well stated, impromptu statements,
rank has high for me as a good candid photo.

If you would like to listen,
click the link below.

CLICK HERE for Astronaut Glover's response 

For the Readers--

here are Victor Glover's words in typeface,

interspersed with shots from the oasis.

From Astronaut Glover when asked by a reporter if he wished to share any messages to the people back home on Earth:

"You know, 

I don't have anything prepared.

I'm glad you brought that up though.

I think these observances are important.

And as we are so far from Earth

And looking back, you know,

at the beauty of creation,

for me,

one of the really important perspectives that I have up here

is I can really see Earth as one thing

and, when I read the Bible

and look at all the amazing things that were done for us,

whoever created it,

you have this amazing place,

this spaceship.

You guys are talking to us because we're in a spaceship

really far from Earth,

but you're in a spaceship called Earth

that was created to give us a place to live 

in the universe,

in the cosmos.

I think maybe the distance we are from you

makes you think what we are doing is special,

but we are the same distance from you.

And what I'm trying to tell you,

just trust me

you are special

in all of this emptiness.

This is a whole bunch of nothing

this thing you call the universe.

You have this oasis,

this beautiful place we get to exist together.

I think as we go into Easter Sunday

thinking about, 

you know,

all of the cultures all around the world,

whether you celebrate it or not,

whether you believe in God or not,

This is an opportunity for us to remember where we are,

who we are,

and that we are the same thing

and that we have got to get through this together.

Standing applause, Astronaut Glover!

Now a word from Hazel
as she brings you the news that you have
Weekend Homework.



WEEKEND HOMEWORK:
Check out the NASA Website!


Don't just take a quick peek.
Explore!

At the time of this writing,
Splash Down has occurred, 
and the main page looks like this at the top:


Scroll down and you will find:

Artemis II news--but keep going


About the Astronauts--but keep going


Image of the Day--but keep scrolling



Artemis Wallpapers--but keep scrolling



Who is Your Moon Crew?---almost there, but keep scrolling



Here it is!  
Which Artemis Astronaut Are You?

Take the Quiz!


What Artemis Astronaut are you?
Post it, so I know!
See what Eloise is below my sign-off.

Eloise













Friday, April 3, 2026

Lesson 946: Good

 Hello, Readers.

Eloise, here.

It is Good Friday.


And yes,
Sunday is coming.

Indeed!

Today was a good day.
It was a quiet house this morning
and I got to spend some time 
thinking about my faith.

Then these two waddled by!

Mr. Duck


and Mrs. Duck


I need a brush-up on duck stuff.

Do ducks return to the same spot year after year?

From what I read tonight,
this could be a seasonal pair.


The mountain is greening up!




It is Good to see the GREEN.

After the rain,
our small gang of happy hikers
took  a walk along a horse trail.




Destination:  Parrish Rockshelter




We saw some Good Gnomes along the way.





And a few other things
for Good Storytelling.




The woods are an interesting place.
If only the Gnomes would talk!

It felt Good to be warm today!
I haven't felt warm in nature 
in a very, very long time.



Happy Easter, Readers.
The world is anew.

Eloise










 










Friday, March 27, 2026

Lesson 945: Calculations

 Hello, Readers!

According to my calculations,

the Big Baby of the family turned 19 today.

We celebrated at 5 Iron Golf.

It was so fun!

And there was a Motown Band--

an added bonus!

Sam is a Math major at Penn State Behrend.

His multiple math classes are always his favorite.

Here is an example of one of his practice questions.


Sam said he had to tell his Prof this problem was incorrect.

Inherited ability from his Mom, no doubt.
Here is my kind of Math:


According to my calculations
the Golden Forsythia is about to bust.


I smell Spring!
And Penny does, too.


According to my calculations,
I should be getting some precious time back into my schedule.

The Happy Rollers are done for the season.


The Gliding Stars season also came to a close.
It was the 26th year!


Their ice show was so cute this year.
No matter where I am,
she always finds me.


She loves skating with sweet Alex!


The show is always so good,



But these two stole the show this year!








A reminder from Ellen's teacup.


Calculate the time in your week.
When was the last time you extended yourself
to help someone?


Have a great weekend!
Eloise