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- Place Name Hall of Fame: Distinctly recognizable town/small and mid-sized city names
- Twelve planning lessons from Taos and the Taos Pueblo
- Solar energy production in the USA on former surface mines
- Monikers/nicknames for film and movie-making hubs
- Albuquerque – A city at the convergence of unparalleled geophysical landforms
- Strict planning & zoning destroys eclectic, offbeat, and funky
- Madrid, NM – Coal mining ghost town to eclectic art colony
- The many moods of the Sandia Mountains in a single day
- The “unity of drought” must supersede myths and self interest
- Gnarly Native American art on skateboard decks
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Category Archives: peace
A generation comes to a close…
Today, the last living member of my parent’s generation passed away. Uncle Ralph was 97 years young and despite his age, died much too early. He was active and filled with vigor throughout his life, even until just a couple … Continue reading
Posted in family, history, humanity, Love, peace
Tagged ancestors, family, family tree, generations, grandparents, history, love, parents, relatives, time
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Serenading flags worldwide that depict the Moon
As a follow-up to the previous post on flags from around the planet that depict the Sun, here is a list of those with the Moon on them. In nearly all cases, the Moon is depicted as a crescent shape … Continue reading
Posted in advertising, Africa, art, Asia, Astronomy, branding, cities, Communications, culture, Europe, geography, historic preservation, history, humanity, Latin America, Native Americans, North America, Outer Space, peace, product design, South America, States, tourism, Travel
Tagged design, emblem, flag, flags, Moon, nations, outer space, space, symbol
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“Here Comes the Sun” displayed on flags worldwide
Listed below are those nations, tribal nations, states, provinces, counties, and cities whose flag depicts the sun. Some of my favorites are shown throughout the post. There are likely more examples from around the globe, so as always any additions, … Continue reading
Posted in Africa, art, Asia, branding, Canada, Caribbean, cities, civics, Communications, culture, diversity, Europe, fun, geography, government, historic preservation, history, Latin America, Native Americans, North America, Oceania, peace, placemaking, politics, product design, South America, States, UK, Uncategorized
Tagged cities, counties, countries, emblem, flags, nations, oblasts, places, provinces, regions, solar, states, sun, tribal nations
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These places NEED to become one National Park!
Of all of America’s national parks, three (3) tend to stand out as pre-eminent showcases of outstanding natural beauty. Those are Yellowstone, Zion, and Yosemite. However, there is a fourth location that currently consists of a national monument, a national … Continue reading
Posted in Advocacy, Animals, archaeology, climate, culture, ecosystems, entertainment, environment, fun, geography, Geology, government, health, historic preservation, history, land use, Maps, Native Americans, nature, peace, pictures, planning, recreation, rivers/watersheds, scenic byways, Statistics, topography, toponymy, tourism, trails, Travel, waterfalls
Tagged archaeology, Bandelier, culture, environment, geography, history, Jemez, National Parks, Native Americans, nature, New Mexico, travel, Valles Caldera
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The zen of walking labyrinths – UPDATE #6
*Updates since the previous update are shown in bold. One of my favorite pastimes for both relaxation and contemplation is to walk a labyrinth. These sinuous structures are not same as mazes, as the goal is to enjoy the journey … Continue reading
Posted in architecture, art, civility, culture, entertainment, hiking, history, land use, peace, pictures, placemaking, planning, product design, recreation, Religion, spatial design, third places, tourism, Travel, walking
Tagged contemplation, design, labyrinths, meditation, relaxation, religion, spirituality, walking
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The magic of the International Balloon Fiesta
We totally enjoyed our visit to the 2021 International Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque on Friday, October 8th. Few events bring more smiles and enjoyment to people of all ages than seeing magical balloons rising into the lovely New Mexican skies … Continue reading
Posted in aerospace, air travel, art, aviation, Cities, economic development, entertainment, fun, history, inclusiveness, peace, pictures, placemaking, planning, product design, tourism, Travel, Uncategorized
Tagged Albuquerque, Balloon Fiesta, balloons, fun, hot air balloons, New Mexico
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Favorite scenic byways and roadways traveled
Below, listed in alphabetical order, are my favorite scenic byways and highways that I’ve traveled from across the United States. Those shown in bold would be at the top of my list. No freeways, toll roads, or interstate highways allowed … Continue reading
Posted in archaeology, architecture, art, Biking, Cars, culture, deserts, ecosystems, entertainment, environment, Food, fun, geography, Geology, Great Lakes, highways, hiking, historic preservation, history, infrastructure, land use, nature, peace, pictures, placemaking, planning, rivers/watersheds, scenic byways, spatial design, sustainability, topography, tourism, trails, transportation, Travel, walking, Wildlife
Tagged environment, history, nature, roads, scenic byways, tourism, travel
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A whirling good time to the Mid-America Windmill Museum
Nothing evokes the history of the American Midwest and Great Plains more than the classic windmill spinning effortlessly in the breeze. Sadly, these iconic structures are becoming less and less visible on the American landscape. But, there is a wonderful … Continue reading
Posted in agriculture, Alternative energy, architecture, culture, energy, environment, geography, historic preservation, history, industry, infrastructure, land use, nature, peace, product design, technology, topography, weather
Tagged agriculture, design, farms, historic preservation, history, Midwest, prairie, wind, wind energy, windmills
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A Chicago walking museum that honors the Moundbuilders
In a spark of artistic and placemaking brilliance, a new nine+ (9.5) mile long cultural trail is taking shape in Chicago. To be bookended by newly created Native American Mounds, the Northwest Portage Walking Museum (now also known as 4000N) will … Continue reading
Posted in Active transportation, adaptive reuse, Alternative transportation, archaeology, art, bicycling, Biking, charities, cities, civics, culture, economic gardening, entertainment, environment, geography, health, hiking, history, inclusiveness, land use, landscape architecture, Maps, Native Americans, nature, peace, pictures, placemaking, planning, recreation, revitalization, spatial design, sustainability, third places, topography, tourism, trails, transportation, Travel, walking
Tagged 4000N, American Indian Center of Chicago, Chicago Public Art Group, Coil Mound, moundbuilders, mounds, Native Americans, Northwest Portage Walking Museum, Portage Park Neighborhood Association, Santiago X, Serpent Mound
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Tuesday Tunes: The best progressive rock song in decades!
If you are one who grew up listening to Pink Floyd, the Moody Blues, Emerson, Lake & Palmer, early Genesis, Rush, and certain tracks by Queen (Bohemian Rhapsody) and Led Zeppelin, you’ll know what progressive rock (or Prog Rock … Continue reading
Posted in art, Communications, diversity, entertainment, fun, human rights, humanity, inclusiveness, Love, music, music reviews, peace, Radio, video, writing
Tagged "Heat Above", albums, Frankenmuth, Greta Van Fleet, Michigan, music, prog rock, progressive rock, Rock 'n' Roll, songs, The Battle at Garden's Gate
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