Grasshopper rocket

Just like rockets used to do in Saturday afternoon scifi movies -- except this is in color -- and it's apparently real.

Go ahead and smile

What holds Guayule back?

Guayule is supposed to be an incredible alternative to rubber, an alternative fuel, and the plant that cures much of what ails us. Why is it that Guayule never seems to pick up much traction as a commercial crop? Yes, there are attempts to grow it commercially in Arizona and it is constantly hyped as the crop of the future but it's always in the future. In that sense it reminds me of the flying cars we were promised when we were in elementary school.

Can't get enough of Luna Lee

Impressionnant!

It's not what you don't have...

Psy isn't even in the same league

Women's movement in Proverbs?

As I see it, the book of Proverbs is a part of a biblical women's movement. See the first part of my sermon from yesterday.

A 3rd way response to the North Korean situation

Finally, a different model for dealing with North Korea -- a model that makes good sense. It's time to end the roller coaster ride. Christian Science Monitor:

Obama must throw North Korea a curve ball – a helping US hand The US can exploit Pyongyang and Kim Jong-un's pride by shelving the nuclear issue for now, engaging in talks, and offering substantial aid and investments that boost North Korea's economy and helps its people 'help themselves.' This can break the cycle of threats and blackmail.

~ link

Beautiful

Homeless or emergency shelter

Impressive concept.

Prickly

One of our Santa Rita Prickly Pears has both yellow and peach colored blooms -- yes, on the same plant. Fun.

This will change your life

Well, maybe not. But it's probably a life skill that you should have.