Not only beautiful, Vincent Van Gogh's "Starry Night"fits models of atmospheric and fluid dynamics

A new study finds that "Starry Night," painted by Dutch Post-Impressionist Vincent Van Gogh in 1889, perfectly fits current models of atmospheric and fluid dynamics.

Study author Dr. Huang Yongxiang said, "It [the painting] reveals a deep and intuitive understanding of natural phenomena. Van Gogh’s precise representation of turbulence might be from studying the movement of clouds and the atmosphere or an innate sense of how to capture the dynamism of the sky.”

I have always loved "Starry Night." This scientific study only serves to deepen my awe at Van Gogh's talent and insight.

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Van Gogh’s Painting Starry Night Is Scientifically Accurate, Says New Study

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Honesty Chez Catreona

Honesty, also called Money Plant or Silver Dollar Plant, is a flowering plant in the cabbage and mustard family native to central and southern Europe. Introduced to England in the late Sixteenth Century, soon after Honesty came to our shores with the Pilgrims.

It thrives in moist, partially shaded locations. In late Spring into Summer, the plant blooms with a profusion of dark pink flowers. At this time of year, the flowers have given way to paper-thin seed pods that take on a silver sheen as they dry.

She's got a plan

Kamala Harris wins debate, Taylor Swift endorses her moments later

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Thank you, Madame Vice President, for a first class debate performance. And thank you, Taylor, for a thoughtful and eloquent statement of endorsement.

JD Vance Indicates He Would NOT have certified 2020 Election

RIP James Earl Jone

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James Earl Jones, Storied Actor Who Voiced Darth Vader and Mufasa in ‘Lion King,’ Dead at 93 - Click
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Early Autumn

The sweet and melow voice of Jo Stafford with "Early Autumn" from her 1955 album Soft and Sentimental.

Vance for VP? Hell No!

My latest meme. I seem to be drawn to highlight Vance's, er, negative points. Well, that's okay. People with a lot more brain power and talent than I are working on Trump.

As always, feel free to share this one if you think it might help.

Faith and Justice Matter to Harris and Walz

Amid all the discussion of the Harris-Walz campaign's wide and warm inclusiveness, till now I had heard nothing about faith-based outreach and inclusion. But, unsurprisingly, this well organized, disciplined and focused campaign is on it. At the end of August Sojourners published an article about Rev. Jen Butler, the campaign's faith outreach director. True to form, they got the best.

A veteran of the Obama administration as well as many years of organizing and interfaith discourse, Rev. Butler is a solid addition to the stellar Harris-Walz organization.

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Harris-Walz Campaign Hires Veteran Faith and Justice Organizer To Direct Outreach

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Wildlife Chez Catreona

When they went out yesterday morning, Dad and Sis spotted a large praying mantis on the back bumper of the car. It sat for its portrait before, with a little encouragement from Dad, it flew off into the grass.

You never know what you might see in the wilds of Springfield! I'm not a bug fancier myself, but some readers may find it interesting.

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Praying mantis at A to Z Animals
Praying mantis at Wikipedia

You’ve probably noticed…

You’ve probably noticed, the blog has a fresh, new look, not to mention a new title.

I’ve been struggling for a couple weeks - that felt like a couple eons - to alter the source code for the blog’s template. But, ahem, every time I tried another idea that seemed like it would be the charm, the mess only got worse. Finally, I gave up and set a new Blogger template. And being new, unlike the previous one that was ancient as such things go, this one was fully customizable. Phew!

Can’t think why it took me so long to come around to the completely logical decision to apply a new template, except that I do tend to be change-averse. When I think how much time and angst I could have saved myself by exploring the current Blogger template set! Sometimes I’m not too bright. * igh*

As to the new title: At the time I founded the blog, The Arty Blog seemed appropriate. Now, though, something broader and more inclusive is called for. Life, the Universe and Everything isn’t the most original title. It fits the bill though.

Let me know what you think of all the changes.

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