From 2013 and ancient history

Beginning of sharing some older posts when I am not at my desk some of the time. 

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From the Way-Back-Machine... from my blog Living in Black Mountain January 1, 2013

Clockwise from top left, View from Blue Ridge Parkway, Snow going into Montreat, Light tree Lake Tomahawk, View from BMCA Clay Studio, State Street in downtown Black Mountain (copyright Barbara Rogers)

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A really old photo:

The prints, which were discovered in the Tularosa Basin in White Sands National Park, were made 21,000 to 23,000 years ago, the researchers found.

NOTE: they are definitely not all by the same person!

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Today's quote:

The human skin is an artificial boundary: the world wanders into it, 

and the self wanders out of it, traffic is two-way and constant. 

—Bernard Wolfe 

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About 42% of Americans over 55 will eventually develop dementia.

A new study has found the strongest evidence yet that a balanced diet, consistent exercise and social activity led to significant improvement in cognitive function. 

SOURCE: PBS