Space

There never seems to be enough when you're looking for it; and yet there always seems like there's more of it to explore with each passing day.  And I'm not just talking about the stuff that's out there beyond the planet Earth.

There are mental spaces, and interstellar spaces.  There are living spaces, and driving spaces.  There are wild spaces, civilized spaces--in short, space is all around us--we simply have to take the time to acknowledge that it's there.  And then...we can dig in and explore to our hearts' content.

So, today, I want to share with you a few of spaces--things that remind me to keep looking, keep thinking, and keep reaching for the stars.

Today, Gizmodo had an article on Facebook that talked about a windmill that is smaller than I can really conceive of a thing being--mostly because it's so small, I would probably need a microscope to actually see it.  The article talks about a breakthrough in micro-technology, and while this isn't the first micro-technology ever invented (computer chips being the most obvious), it may offer some real solutions to energy shortages--by offering us something that is pretty sustainable.  So go have a look, and feel free to check out the actual article from which it was getting its quotes.  And maybe consider an investment or two, if you're the kind of person who does that sort of thing.

The world really is getting smaller (hah hah).

From micro spaces to outer space, there was a link today on the MSN page that talked about a star that was about to explode--in the next hundred years or so.  The picture posted on the page offers us a look at the death throes of a star, and I have to admit that even I find it absolutely beautiful.  So if you've ever wondered how people can find death at all lovely, maybe this will offer a bit of insight.

In the article they mention another star that we found in 1987.  I managed to find a picture of it on Wikipedia.  Apparently scientists are going to be studying both of them together in the hopes that they might learn more about supernovas.  And a part of me is pretty excited about what those findings may mean--and how they might change our perception of the universe.

You can find out more about SN 1987A on its Wikipedia page.  And you can find a picture of the newly discovered about-to-explode star and the time-lapsed video of the exploded one below!

And now from outer space to imaginary space, The Mary Sue has a look at what's ahead for us in the upcoming seasons of Doctor Who!  I am really looking forward to getting to know the new Doctor, and while I'll miss some of the old stories (Don't.  Blink!), I am hoping that our new "ass kicking Doctor" will have some amazing new questions for us to explore.

Now when are we getting our next season all ready?!?

Keeping in the vein of imaginary space, but moving onward to perhaps a more mental one, we turn to the gaming space.  Today I read an article about a game called Continue?9876543210.  The article has prompted me to consider mentioning this to John just as soon as I'm done writing here (Hi, John's Mom!).  It seems to offer us a chance to explore the idea that maybe life isn't all about winning--that maybe, just maybe, there's something more to it all.  Take a look and see what you think!  (And feel free to write me back and let me know....)

And last, but not least, I must thank The Mary Sue again for giving me some insight with regard to San Diego Comic Con (an addition to: Spaces I Want to Go to).

P. S.  John, this last was for you.  Are we going?

P. P. S. We're up at John's Mom's this weekend.  Yay jammies, brownies, TV time, and relaxing.  Thank you, Mom!

P. P. P. S.  John informed me that I was using too many @ signs; so, until I can figure out how to use them properly, you will find they are strangely absent from today's blog.  I will persevere!  I will get better with this interweb lingo!