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[wellbottomblues]

Thauma

Thauma (Greek: θαῦμα) is a noun meaning wonder, marvel, or astonishment.  Etymologically, it derives from a root meaning “a thing to look at” and is related to the verb theaomai (to gaze at or view). In Biblical Greek, the term appears twice in the New Testament, referring to a concrete marvel that evokes emotional astonishment: * 2 Corinthians 11:14: Describes the deceptive “marvels” or…

[sunburnt-kumquat]

following the leave no trace rules at national parks is so punk actually

Also Desert Solitaire was a borderline prophetic accidental read right before this trip I’ll tell you that for free

[vastscope]

[vitagraphia]

The highest treason, the meanest treason, is to deny the holiness of this little blue planet on which we journey through the cold void of space.

Edward Abbey

[booksthatfart]

[desert-oracle]

EPISODE #258: SPRINGTIME IN THE DESERT MOUNTAINS

It’s the magical time when the cold winter desert becomes an Eden of Wildflowers, as we luxuriate in the the spring warmth of the Sun & the birds are all delirious. Just like that, way up here in the Mojave mountains. ALSO: We dedicate this episode to the memory of Ray Barnes. PLUS: It’s the 50th anniversary of the desert-fanatic classic The Monkey Wrench Gang. New soundscapes by…

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[quotesfromall]

This is a harsh, dry, bitter place, lonely as a dream. But I like it. I know that I could live here if I wanted to.

Edward Abbey, National Geographic

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