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Traditional Landscape - Concrete Pavers
Image of a sizable, classic, full-sun backyard with concrete pavers in the fall.
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Kicking Up Dust - Part 1
Bucky Barnes x Reader
Warnings: None in this chapter. Slow burn to NSFW
A/N: Takes place after 'Falcon and the Winter Soldier' with one major exception - Steve Rogers is not dead. He stepped down. This is in line with my Crossroads story. There will also be a parallel Steve story coming.
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New York City felt busier and more crowded than you’d ever known it. Perhaps the construction sites on every other block and the mass of detours made it worse. People walked shoulder to shoulder on the sidewalks, which was better than stand still of the cars. No matter the reason, you weren’t particularly happy to be back.
The lobby of Stark Tower underwent renovations, too. A subdue black granite memorial stood in the center of the mass entry hall to those lost in the battle with Thanos. You paused briefly, to look it over. Easily fifteen feet tall, the monolith had gravitas and restraint. It was nothing like some of the flashy tributes elsewhere else.
Also new to the lobby was a large glass and steel sign for the Integration Initiative. The foundation created by Pepper Potts and Steve Rogers to help people returning from the blip. They worked with the various governments and organizations unhappy with the Global Repatriotization Council. The organization also issued grants to organizations that help individuals rebuild their lives, relocation and rehoming, new career training, and even mental health services.
“May I help you?” A young man behind a marble reception desk smiled.
“Yes,” You returned the smile and handed him a business card. “I have a 10 o’clock with Ms. Potts.”
“Thank you.” He checked the computer and pulled out a visitor badge. “Kimberly will be down in just a moment to take you up. Please wear this where it’s visible at all times.”
“Thanks.” You stepped to the waiting area. Before long a woman called your name. She introduced herself before leading you to the elevators. On the seventy-second floor, you were taken to a huge office. Pepper called your name before you even entered. “Hi!” You met her halfway across the office and welcomed her hug.
“How have you been?” She motioned for you to sit.
“Busy. How about you?”
“Same. It’s weird being back here, but it’s what makes the most sense right now with all the work we’re doing. Plus, it allows Morgan to be here with me.”
“That’s good. I love the video you sent me of her cooking.” You chuckled.
“She’s got Tony’s mad-scientist thing going on when she’s cooking, doesn’t she?” Pepper grinned. “What’s the cause of the visit?”
You’d known Pepper for years, having provided her with antiques and art for Stark’s properties. Since the snap, though, you’d taken on a new endeavor. Combining your love of restoring old things, and your love of decorating, you started a company that restores large old homes and reapportions them for multi-family dwellings for those needing to reestablish their lives. It was work helped with grants from the Pepper’s company.
“I found something that I think is important.” You pulled out an old leather-bound journal and handed it to her. You saw her eyebrow rise as she read the owners name and a date written in beautiful script on the first page. “There’s a ton more.”
“Wait right there.” She got up and left the room.
A few minutes later she returned. On her heels walked Steve Rogers, reading the journal. You’d never met him in person, but the sight of him in jeans and sweater was new. So was the neatly trimmed beard. He looked, normal, relaxed even.
Pepper introduced you. Steve took your hand and lowered himself into the chair beside you. Held the journal, reverently. “Where did you find this?”
“A house in Connecticut, outside Danbury. It’s an old Victorian I just purchased and started to clear out for renovation. It’s been boarded up for 23 years. I did a little homework, and the last owner was listed as Wilbur Lewis. He inherited it 83 years ago. But I don’t think he’s the one who lived there, or if he did it wasn’t for long. I think his wife’s younger brother, Archie Peterson lived there, along with his wife.”
“Rebecca Barnes...”
Bucky ignored the phone again. He could hear it ringing where it lay buried in the pocket of yesterday’s jeans, somewhere in the corner of his bedroom. It’s been going off all morning, but he didn’t want to talk to anyone. It’d been a bad night.
His nightmares were getting better. They weren’t as frequent since the whole business with Sam. Spending some time with his family down south and having a decent dose of normalcy helped. Still, they occasionally snuck up and bit him in the ass. When it happened, he was not fit for civilized company.
When the knock came at his door and he heard Steve’s even voice call his name, Bucky grimaced. It had been Steve calling. Now he felt guilty, too.
“Yeah, coming.” Standing, he straightened his sweatpants. He kicked the blankets and pillow into the corner, as he snagged a discarded tee shirt to put on. He opened the door without a greeting. Only old habits kept the surprise from his face. Steve wasn’t alone. He should have heard more than one set of footsteps. He really was distracted.
“Buck.”
“Steve.”
“You gonna invite us in or are we just going to stand in the hall?” Steve smirked.
“Oh, sorry.” Bucky stepped back, suddenly self-conscious of his barren apartment. The wood floor and high ceilings made the place appealing. However, he never could bring himself to do the normal things; to buy furniture or make it a home.
Steve bought the bed and had it delivered, even though Bucky rarely slept on it. Sam showed up with beer and the television one night. He found a little table and lamp that just needed a few screws tightened out by the dumpster. The blankets and pillow got picked up a corner store. Bucky didn’t even have the necessities by most people’s standards.
“Bucky,” Steve leaned against the wall by the door. “I want you to meet Y/N. She’s a friend of Pepper’s and does work under one of the Initiative’s grants. She found something you need to see.”
“Hi.” He shook your hand, scowling.
You got the distinct feeling this man did not like surprises. He looked so hard, so tired. The person standing before you bore no resemblance to the man described in Rebecca’s writings. “Sergeant Barnes,” You began.
“Bucky’s fine.” He frowned.
Nodding, you continued. “Over the last few years I’ve been remodeling large estates, converting them into homes for people who need a new start. A few weeks ago, I purchased a 7000 square foot Victorian estate that has been boarded up for more than twenty years. Thankfully, it’s a stone clad beauty and it stayed mostly sealed up.” You took a deep breath, seeing his growing impatience.
“I found a lot inside. Everything, actually. It’s just like the former owners left it before they died. I think it was,” You shook your head. “No, um, I know it was, your sister and her husband.”
His jaw went slack. With wide eyes he turned to Steve.
“I told you they fell off the radar in the fifties.” Steve shrugged “We found out that Becca’s husband testified against those gangsters, and they burned down the shop. After that there was nothing. No trace. Looks like they moved to Connecticut.”
“You’re serious?” Bucky breathed.
“Yeah.” You handed him the journal you brought. “I flagged a page there. It’s a few days after her wedding. She mentions you specifically. She got married on June 9, 1951.”
Bucky opened the book gently and read. After a moment, he covered his mouth with his left hand and looked up at Steve with so much emotion that you marveled that such a face could be so hard just moments before.
“Yeah.” Steve chuckled and squeezed his friend’s shoulder. “There’s more. She said there’s a library of stuff. A whole house of stuff to go through.”
“I feel strange going through it all by myself, and it’s way too much to just pack up.” You interjected. “I get that we don’t know each other, but we have friends in common. People I trust, trust you.” Bucky’s head swiveled to you. You offered a warm smile. “So, I want to invite you up. Come and stay a while, go through everything. Decide what you want to take.”
Bucky looked incredulous at you, so you continued with a shrug. “I bought the house to update it and remodel it. Everything that’s in it, though, belonged to your sister. Something there might be able to give you back a little bit of your family.”
“Go, Buck.” Steve gave his pal a gentle shake. “At the very least, you might find a chair or something to put in this miserable joint.”
Bucky huffed, not quite a laugh, but his eyes brightened. “Yeah, okay. I’ll go.”
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CC2 Reread:
Marble and granite obelisks rose like thick spears, many inscribed—but not with names. Just with strange symbols. Grave markers, or something else? (CC2, Pg330)
Snow and pines crusted the smaller peaks around it, but this strange, bald mountain… Only a black stone jutted from its top. A monolith Nesta realized, stepping closer. (ACOSF, Ch20)
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Week-3 Excursion Report
Istanbul, the city where the East and the West come together, is a cultural and historical wealth. The Historical Peninsula is one of its most well-known landmarks. The Historical Peninsula, a location where the city's fabric is linked together with stories of ancient empires, attracts visitors. I recently got the opportunity to take a trip to Istanbul with my classmates and had the pleasure to experience this incredible area of the city I live in. Every step revealed a different aspect of Istanbul's rich history, starting with the historic Obelisk of Theodosius, continuing along the Old City Walls, and ending with the Little Hagia Sophia Mosque, a hidden jewel.
The Historical Peninsula: A Window to the Past
Enclosed by the old city walls, the old town makes up the peninsula south of the Golden Horn and is home to some of the most important historical landmarks in the world. The Historical Peninsula, also known as the Sultanahmet District, has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985. It fells as though you travel back in time when you set foot here. The atmosphere, the cobblestone streets, and the architecture all expressed to the past civilizations that once ruled this region.
The Obelisk of Theodosius: A Monument to Antiquity
My excursion started at the Hippodrome in Constantinople, home of the famous Obelisk of Theodosius, a monument to a past civilization. Built in 390 AD as a tribute to Pharaoh Thutmose III, Emperor Theodosius subsequently brought this historic Egyptian obelisk to Constantinople.
The intricate hieroglyphics that described distant regions and ancient civilizations astounded me once I stood in front of the aged granite monolith. The ancient Hippodrome, which surrounded the obelisk, functioned as a magnificent arena for chariot races and imperial festivals, resounding with the cheers of Byzantine people.
The Old City Walls: Sentinels of Byzantine Defense
Leaving the Hippodrome behind, my journey continued along the remnants of the Old City Walls. These huge barriers, which once surrounded Constantinople and kept it safe from invaders for more than a millennium, stretch across the center of the city.
I couldn't help but be in amazement at the defensive structure's great height as I followed the walls' antique stones. The landscape was full with structures, which were evidence of the Byzantine builders' planned ability in creating these strong walls. Looking past the walls, the view was mesmerizing due to the way the old cityscape contrasted with the contemporary architecture.
Little Hagia Sophia Mosque: A Hidden Oasis
Next on the list of destinations was the Little Hagia Sophia Mosque, the lesser-known but no less fascinating sibling to its larger alias. I entered the mosque through a humble doorway and was greeted by a calm courtyard with the beautiful minarets around me.
The minute the fine details of the Byzantine architecture fascinated me as I explored the interior. The columns told tales of a time when this room resonated with prayers of a different faith, their capitals decorated with exquisite detail. The mosque's domed roof allowed a soft play of light and shadow that heightened the peaceful atmosphere.
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Scaling New Heights: Exploring the Beauty and Adventure of Stawamus Chief
Nestled in the heart of Squamish, British Columbia, the Stawamus Chief stands tall as a symbol of natural grandeur and a haven for adventure enthusiasts. Boasting awe-inspiring landscapes and a rich history, this colossal granite monolith has become a mecca for climbers, hikers, and nature lovers alike. In this article, we'll delve into the wonders of the Stawamus Chief, exploring its climbing routes and the excitement that awaits those who seek to conquer its heights.
The Stawamus Chief: A Natural Wonder:
The Stawamus Chief, commonly referred to as the Chief, is a towering granite dome that commands attention as one of North America's largest granite monoliths. Rising dramatically from the surrounding landscape, this iconic formation offers not only breathtaking views of the coastal mountains but also a diverse range of outdoor activities for adventure seekers.
Climbing Routes at Stawamus Chief:
For avid climbers, the Stawamus Chief is a playground of possibilities. The intricate network of climbing routes caters to climbers of all skill levels, from beginners to seasoned professionals. Each route presents a unique set of challenges, ensuring that every ascent is a rewarding and exhilarating experience.
In a recent update by the Squamish Reporter, it was announced that the climbing routes at Stawamus Chief are set to reopen in the spring, welcoming climbers back to the vertical playground after a temporary closure. This news has sparked excitement among the climbing community, reigniting the passion for scaling the sheer granite faces of the Chief.
Squamish Reporter: A Chronicle of Local Stories:
The Squamish Reporter, an established publication in Squamish, has been chronicling the stories and events of this vibrant community since its inception in 2010. Originally an online newspaper, it expanded its reach by being published in print for close to six years, circulating news and information to Squamish residents and beyond.
As a reliable source of local news, the Squamish Reporter continues to play a crucial role in keeping the community informed about events, developments, and the reopening of beloved landmarks like the Stawamus Chief climbing routes. The link provided offers detailed information on the climbing routes' reopening, making it a valuable resource for anyone planning a visit to this natural wonder.
Conclusion:
The Stawamus Chief stands as a testament to the beauty and adventure that Squamish has to offer. With the impending reopening of its climbing routes, the Chief is set to reclaim its status as a premier destination for climbers seeking both challenge and awe-inspiring views. As we anticipate the arrival of spring, let the Stawamus Chief beckon you to explore its heights, and the Squamish Reporter be your guide to the latest news and updates on this iconic landmark.
Embark on a thrilling adventure and stay informed about the reopening of Stawamus Chief climbing routes by visiting the Squamish Reporter's website at https://www.squamishreporter.com/ – where every click is a step closer to discovering the wonders of Squamish!
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HIMACS introduces four new marble designs for a flawless and trendy interior decoration finish.
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HIMACS introduces four new marble designs for a flawless and trendy interior decoration finish.
The stone in the bathroom or kitchen has become an essential element when decorating those spaces. In this sense, the acrylic stone HIMACS always seeks to be one step ahead in trends. In addition, its great quality is combined with practicality and functionality, along with an innovative design that sets trends.
Recently, the brand has launched a new palette of designs, a palette that includes four new colors with marble-like effects that are ideal for all types of applications: work surfaces, kitchen backsplashes and islands, bathroom cladding, furniture, office tables, public buildings, and much more. Thanks to their design, these innovative colors will help transform and enhance any home, store, commercial premises, hotel, or office.
Thus, the new additions to HIMACS’ wide range of products include two new colors for the new Gravilla collection, and two other tones, also completely unheard of, for the popular Aurora & Marmo series. These four new shades have, like the rest of the ranges and colors already existing in HIMACS, the characteristics and properties of this acrylic stone.
New Gravilla collection by Himacs
The new Gravilla range continues the veined style of the Aurora & Marmo series but also follows a design more inspired by granite particles with shorter veins and a chip effect. The new Gravilla colors, which have the advantage of being easier to manufacture without visible joints, are ideal for large surfaces such as shower cladding or bathroom walls, long and wide kitchen islands or monolithic reception counters with great aesthetic impact. Named Gravilla Snow (GM01) and Gravilla Cream (GM02), both novelties are suitable for monochromatic designs, neutral decorations, contemporary interiors, as well as for combining with other colors and more classic designs.
Source: Opendeco, decoration news in Spanish
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Ready to conquer the vertical challenges of Joshua Tree with us?
The arid landscape of Joshua Tree National Park is not just a desert; it's a playground for adventurers and rock climbers seeking the thrill of ascending rugged rock formations against the backdrop of stunning desert vistas. Joshua Tree Guides stands as a beacon of expertise and guidance, making the world of rock climbing in Joshua Tree accessible to climbers of all levels.
Joshua Tree National Park, located in Southern California, has long captured the imagination of climbers with its unique geological formations and unparalleled beauty. The park's diverse rock formations, ranging from massive granite monoliths to intricate jumbled piles, offer a playground for climbers of every background and skill level.
Here's what you can expect on your climb with us:
For those seeking to embark on a rock climbing journey in Joshua Tree, Joshua Tree Guides is the gateway to a memorable experience. With a team of experienced guides and a commitment to safety and education, Joshua Tree Guides ensures that climbers can conquer the challenges of the park while fostering a deep appreciation for the natural environment.
Expert Guides and Instructors
At the heart of Joshua Tree Guides is a team of expert guides and instructors who are not just skilled climbers, but also passionate educators. Their extensive knowledge of the park's geology, climbing routes, and safety protocols equips climbers with the tools they need to navigate the terrain confidently.
Tailored Experiences for All Levels
Joshua Tree Guides recognizes that climbers come with diverse backgrounds and skill levels. From novices who are taking their first vertical steps to experienced climbers seeking to push their limits, the organization offers tailored experiences that cater to everyone.
Safety as the Foundation
Safety is paramount in climbing, especially in an environment as challenging as Joshua Tree National Park. Joshua Tree Guides places safety at the forefront of every experience, ensuring that climbers receive comprehensive briefings, equipment checks, and instruction on climbing techniques and safety procedures.
Discovering Climbing Routes
Joshua Tree National Park boasts an array of climbing routes that range from beginner-friendly to advanced challenges. The park's unique rock formations provide opportunities for climbers to test their skills, technique, and mental fortitude.
Discover Breathtaking Climbing Routes
Climbing in Joshua Tree is a holistic experience that goes beyond physicality. Climbers are immersed in the desert's vastness, witnessing spectacular sunrises, awe-inspiring sunsets, and the tranquility that comes with being in nature's embrace. Whether you're a seasoned climber seeking new challenges or someone embarking on their first climbing adventure, Joshua Tree Guides opens the door to the vertical world of Joshua Tree National Park.
With its knowledgeable guides, commitment to safety, and emphasis on responsible climbing, the organization offers an experience that is not just about the climb itself, but the entire journey. So, heed the call of the desert, harness your passion for climbing, and embark on an unforgettable adventure with Joshua Tree Guides – where the challenges are as boundless as the desert sky.
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Climbing Milestone Mountain, August 22, 1937 BY KENNETH REXROTH
For a month now, wandering over the Sierras,
A poem had been gathering in my mind,
Details of significance and rhythm,
The way poems do, but still lacking a focus.
Last night I remembered the date and it all
Began to grow together and take on purpose.
We sat up late while Deneb moved over the zenith
And I told Marie all about Boston, how it looked
That last terrible week, how hundreds stood weeping
Impotent in the streets that last midnight.
I told her how those hours changed the lives of thousands,
How America was forever a different place
Afterwards for many.
In the morning
We swam in the cold transparent lake, the blue
Damsel flies on all the reeds like millions
Of narrow metallic flowers, and I thought
Of you behind the grille in Dedham, Vanzetti,
Saying, “Who would ever have thought we would make this history?”
Crossing the brilliant mile-square meadow
Illuminated with asters and cyclamen,
The pollen of the lodgepole pines drifting
With the shifting wind over it and the blue
And sulphur butterflies drifting with the wind,
I saw you in the sour prison light, saying,
“Goodbye comrade.”
In the basin under the crest
Where the pines end and the Sierra primrose begins,
A party of lawyers was shooting at a whiskey bottle.
The bottle stayed on its rock, nobody could hit it.
Looking back over the peaks and canyons from the last lake,
The pattern of human beings seemed simpler
Than the diagonals of water and stone.
Climbing the chute, up the melting snow and broken rock,
I remembered what you said about Sacco,
How it slipped your mind and you demanded it be read into the record.
Traversing below the ragged arête,
One cheek pressed against the rock
The wind slapping the other,
I saw you both marching in an army
You with the red and black flag, Sacco with the rattlesnake banner.
I kicked steps up the last snow bank and came
To the indescribably blue and fragrant
Polemonium and the dead sky and the sterile
Crystalline granite and final monolith of the summit.
These are the things that will last a long time, Vanzetti,
I am glad that once on your day I have stood among them.
Some day mountains will be named after you and Sacco.
They will be here and your name with them,
“When these days are but a dim remembering of the time
When man was wolf to man.”
I think men will be remembering you a long time
Standing on the mountains
Many men, a long time, comrade.
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The Scenic Beauty of Mahabalipuram
A scenic sea-side heritage site of Mahabalipuram in Tamil Nadu state of India showcases centuries of rich cultural history.
Mahabalipuram or Mamallapuram is an ancient city in Tamil Nadu state in southern India, 50 km south west of Chennai, capital of Tamil Nadu. It was a prosperous trading seaport city on the Bay of Bengal during as early as 1st century AD and was used as a landmark for navigation of ships. Mahabalipuram was part of a Tamil dynasty called Pallava Dynasty during 7th to 9th centuries AD and was most part it was their capital city. This dynasty ruled over southern India and this period was called the golden age.
Mahabalipuram is believed to be named after the king Mahabali who sacrificed himself to Vamama, the fifth incarnation of Lord Vishnu in Hinduism for attaining liberation. This is documented in the ancient Indian text called Vishnu Puran. The word “puram” is a Sanskrit word for a city dwelling. So Mahabalipuram is literally translated as ‘city of great Bali”. The city is known for its silvery white sandy beaches, literature and art and architecture comprising of exquisite stone carved sculptures, temples and is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
The Pallava kings of Pallava dynasty were very powerful and philosophical thinkers who were known as patron of the arts. They constructed a complex of seven temples commonly known as ‘Seven Pagodas of Mahabalipuram’ and the main credit for founding this complex goes to Pallava King Narsimha Varman II. Mamallapuram is also thought to have been named after him as he got the title of Mamallan or ‘the great wrestler’.
The oldest mention of these temples as ‘Pagodas’ has been when this was used as a beacon to guide sailors to the coast when coming to India. These exquisite granite temples on picturesque shores of Bay of Bengal are all located in Mahabalipuram are now thought to be submerged except one is visible today called the Shore temple dedicated to Shiva and is considered to be one of the oldest temples in India.
The shore temple is literally named so because it lies on the shore of Bay of Bengal though this name has been assigned now and its original name is still unknown. This temple, entirely made of black stone is a five-storeyed pyramid shaped building built of cut stones with 50 ft square base and 60 ft height. It is the earliest known free-standing temple in Tamil Nadu state. The positioning of this temple is such that the first rays of the sun in morning fall on the deity in the east facing shrine. The temple is adorned with intricately designed bas-reliefs.
Visitors enter the temple premises through a gateway. There are several monolithic sculptures present around the temple complex. There are around hundred Nandi statues in the complex and each one is carved out of a single stone. The Nandi bull was highly worshipped in ancient India. It is believed that the remaining six temples have been submerged in water somewhere off the coast of Mahabalipuram. The bent of Pallava kings towards creativity absolutely shows through the rich and beautiful architecture at Mahabalipuram. The richness of cut caves, temples carved out of single rocks, bas-reliefs reflect their artistic creativity.
Many underwater expeditions, excavations and studies have been conducted since 2002 by Archaeological Society of India (ASI) in collaboration with international agencies and by taking Navy’s generous help to uncover information about the submerged temples. Underwater expeditions are extremely challenging and divers have found fallen walls, broken pillars, steps and also blocks of stone scattered over a large area though lying undisturbed.
During a tsunami on the eastern coast of India in 2004, city of Mahabalipuram was water-logged for days and all structures around temple suffered substantial damage. However, this tsunami also unearthed the archaeological treasures which had been hidden in the sea for centuries. During the tsunami when the sea briefly pulled back around 500 m, ‘long straight row of rocks’ was seen to emerge from the water before being covered once again. Also, certain hidden or lost objects were washed ashore when tsunami waves receded and removed the sand deposits which had covered such structures, example a big stone lion and an incomplete rock elephant.
The rich history of Mahabalipuram is already well reflected owing to the widespread traditional sculptures in neighbourhood dwellings and interestingly they are being built today with similar techniques that were used long time ago. Such discoveries have renewed interest in Mahabalipuram and investigations are ongoing to unravel questions and theories about the city’s past.
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What is a Tombstone?
What is a Gravestone?
What is a Tombstone? When people pass away, they are buried with a rock called a gravestone. A tombstone is a monolith or upright rock that has the name of the dead, the date of fatality, and various other information. Some also have a memorial quote or a photo of the deceased.
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Headstones were initially made use of in the 1400s. The name is stemmed from the word gravestone, which originally implied the lid of a stone coffin. It also explains the structure of the tomb and also may include the names of the buried individual or a message from a bereaved family members. Gravestones are a fantastic way to honor employees and clients.
They are not just a meaningful method to give thanks to employees however likewise assist produce a society of recognition. https://gab.com/dathiensonnb/posts/108651642771558519 makes people feel valued and also makes them a lot more devoted. As soon as you have picked a style, the following step is to pick a business that can make your gravestones. These companies will assist you choose a style that will match your requirements as well as your spending plan. Generally, tombstones will take about five company days to develop. Headstones may be made from marble, granite, or bronze.
These rocks are durable as well as durable, as well as you can pick from a series of shades and also coatings for your monument. Bronze and granite are excellent choices for grave markers, and also they are both easy to maintain.
They are also readily available in various shapes, including square, round, and semi-circular. Headstones may have a symbol that signifies an individual's confidence. A Christian gravestone, for instance, might include a support, which stands for the securing influence of Christ on earth. An additional major marker can present a ship, which stands for the deceased's boating job. Headstones are likewise an excellent way to promote an organization or a business. Numerous gravestones include a short stating, called an epitaph.
This can be inspiring, amusing, or thought-provoking. The epitaphs are typically personal to the departed, and also they can likewise communicate their significance. As an example, some renowned people pick epitaphs that fit their popularity. Tombstones have unique definition for many people.
They think the gravestone is an enduring connection between them as well as their enjoyed ones. A headstone can be any type of size, kind, or shape. Nevertheless, cemeteries restrict the size. Today, tombstone structure is a huge industry in several nations. From heart-shaped monoliths to tropical eco-friendly granite monoliths, there are lots of methods to memorialize an enjoyed one. Headstone advertisements are an exemption to the general policies of advertising and marketing. They typically appear in print, although they can additionally be found in various other mediums.
These ads are normally bare-bones as well as do not have viewpoints or sales-type web content. In the financial industry, headstone advertisements are often utilized to introduce public offerings of securities. Granite is one of the most long lasting all-natural material for gravestones.
The material is non-porous, which implies it will certainly never ever split or discolor. Because of this, granite headstones are a stunning tribute to a liked one's life. They have an attractive appearance as well as are available in various shades. Granite is available in gorgeous tones, consisting of reds, deep blues, as well as also beautiful greys.
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DID YOU KNOW? An obelisk is a stone rectangular pillar with a tapered top forming a pyramidion, set on a base, erected to commemorate an individual or event and honor the gods. The ancient Egyptians created the form at some point in the Early Dynastic Period (c. 3150-c. 2613 BCE) following their work in mud brick mastaba tombs and prior to the construction of the Step Pyramid of Djoser (c. 2670 BCE). It is thought that the earliest obelisks served as a kind of training for working in stone on monumental projects which was a necessary step toward pyramid building. The name "obelisk" is Greek for "spit", as in a long pointed piece of wood generally used for cooking, because the Greek historian Herodotus was the first to write about them and so named them. The Egyptians called them tekhenu which means "to pierce" as in "to pierce the sky". The earliest obelisks no longer exist and are only known through later inscriptions but appear to have been only about ten feet (3 metres) tall. In time they would reach heights of over 100 feet (30 metres). Although many cultures around the world from the Assyrian to the Mesoamerican employed the obelisk form, only ancient Egypt worked in monolithic stone, almost always red granite. Each ancient Egyptian obelisk was carved from a single piece of stone which was then moved to its location and raised onto a base. While archaeologists and scholars understand how these monuments were carved and transported, no one knows how they were raised; modern day efforts to replicate the raising of an obelisk, using ancient Egyptian technology, have failed. #thelawsofnjustus #obelisk #tekhenu #monument #washingtonmonument #history #stolenvalor #truth #justice #merika #kilchekilla #keepitcosmic #freedomaintfree #thecosmiccommunity #ageofdisinformation #lovethyself #meditation #yoga #gphig #EvolveOrDissolve #ascension #justus #AUDITORYOASISPODCAST #POETIIICNJUSTUS (at Washington Monument) https://www.instagram.com/p/CdxxegJrdS4/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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Thinking abtt… andrew prahlow, scntfc, disasterpeace colab… maybe even austin wintory for funnies… i would evaporate
#game blogging#ad rambles#ofc i mean specifically their work for hld oxenfree abzu etc. rather than their actual discographies. even tho theyre all great#wintory for the storytelling. prahlow for the amazing tone and mood. scntfc for the wonderful textures and creative equipment.#disasterpeace… i dont remember enough but . i love it so it goes#the intensity of the sound. monolithic stature to it#dusty in an ancient and reverent way#abzu is time past cooly like a breeze. oxenfree is time passed bitterly and unwillingly.#outer wilds is time passed with weight and purpose setting stepping stones all the way#hld isss water sanded granite and ivy growing into porous stone. stagnant algae#so many thoughts and i havent played half these games#halfway through ^ played em all but hld is a little difficult for me and outer wilds is a true conquest#anyways. mannn.
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Sigiriya, Central Province, Sri Lanka
Popularly referred to as the Lion Rock fortress for its two carved paws, it's a curiously odd description given that lions don't have three dominant paws with straight claws (pictures 2, 3, and 4). Not pictured here is an accompanying tiny fourth claw on the outer side of each paw. The paws are markedly "soft" or "round" looking as well, not particularly attributed to the way lion's paws generally look.
This massive monolith structure is approximately 180 m (590 ft) in stature. It takes about two hours to climb up the metal stairs to the top (installed in the last century for tourism purposes).
Though there aren't too many pictures shown here (pictures 5 and 6), the flat top of this giant rock includes different steps, pool/baths, and enclosures that are said to make up a palace.
It's approximated about 3.5 million bricks were used for these varying architectures and while a lot are made of clay, granite stone blocks are present as well.
Granite's presence is particularly odd for how heavy it is, and that it is not a native stone to this specific area. Archeaologists are uncertain how this staggering amount of bricks and stones would have been transported up this giant rock structure, as no signs of ancient stairs or any way to climb up seem to exist.
#ancient culture#ancient history#ancient world#ancient art#ancient#architecture#archaeology#stone sculpture#stone carving#stone art#sigiriya#ruins
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One of the most insane and underrated places I have ever been. 🇨🇴 El Peñón in Guatape, Colombia. A 656ft Granite rock that towers over its surroundings. Would you climb the stairs to the top? Any guesses on how many steps it is? Comment below! 😱
Read more: https://the-earth-story.com/post/114318873169/the-stone-of-pe%C3%B1ol-this-giant-monolith-is-found-in
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For a month now, wandering over the Sierras,
A poem had been gathering in my mind,
Details of significance and rhythm,
The way poems do, but still lacking a focus.
Last night I remembered the date and it all
Began to grow together and take on purpose.
We sat up late while Deneb moved over the zenith
And I told Marie all about Boston, how it looked
That last terrible week, how hundreds stood weeping
Impotent in the streets that last midnight.
I told her how those hours changed the lives of thousands,
How America was forever a different place
Afterwards for many.
In the morning
We swam in the cold transparent lake, the blue
Damsel flies on all the reeds like millions
Of narrow metallic flowers, and I thought
Of you behind the grille in Dedham, Vanzetti,
Saying, “Who would ever have thought we would make this history?”
Crossing the brilliant mile-square meadow
Illuminated with asters and cyclamen,
The pollen of the lodgepole pines drifting
With the shifting wind over it and the blue
And sulphur butterflies drifting with the wind,
I saw you in the sour prison light, saying,
“Goodbye comrade.”
In the basin under the crest
Where the pines end and the Sierra primrose begins,
A party of lawyers was shooting at a whiskey bottle.
The bottle stayed on its rock, nobody could hit it.
Looking back over the peaks and canyons from the last lake,
The pattern of human beings seemed simpler
Than the diagonals of water and stone.
Climbing the chute, up the melting snow and broken rock,
I remembered what you said about Sacco,
How it slipped your mind and you demanded it be read into the record.
Traversing below the ragged arête,
One cheek pressed against the rock
The wind slapping the other,
I saw you both marching in an army
You with the red and black flag, Sacco with the rattlesnake banner.
I kicked steps up the last snow bank and came
To the indescribably blue and fragrant
Polemonium and the dead sky and the sterile
Crystalline granite and final monolith of the summit.
These are the things that will last a long time, Vanzetti,
I am glad that once on your day I have stood among them.
Some day mountains will be named after you and Sacco.
They will be here and your name with them,
“When these days are but a dim remembering of the time
When man was wolf to man.”
I think men will be remembering you a long time
Standing on the mountains
Many men, a long time, comrade.
Kenneth Rexroth - Climbing Milestone Mountain, August 22, 1937
The Collected Shorter Poems, 1966
#history#vintage#kenneth rexroth#poetry#writing#literature#milestone mountain#august#1930s#1937#poem#1960s#1966#sacco and vanzetti
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Excerpt from this Op-Ed published by the Sierra Club:
Bears Ears is many things, including an attempt at correcting history. The first national monument was Devil’s Tower in Wyoming, proclaimed in 1906 by President Theodore Roosevelt. Its almost 900-foot-tall granite monolith, made famous in Close Encounters of the Third Kind, had long been called Bears Lodge by the Plains Indians and was considered sacred by many tribes. Which means that in “saving” it, the United States government also claimed it. This usurpation of sacred ground would be repeated again and again in the creation of parks and monuments; places of ceremony and cultural import were claimed in the name of recreation, conservation, and science.
The years since have seen some incremental movement toward tribes becoming more actively involved in the management and administration of national monuments and parks. A precedent for the creation of Bears Ears was set in 1951, when the Grand Portage Band of Minnesota Chippewa and Minnesota Chippewa Tribe asked that tribal land be recognized as a national monument, thus creating Grand Portage National Monument in Northern Minnesota.
More recently, the Ogala Sioux have assumed administration of the South Unit of Badlands National Park in South Dakota. Not far from Bears Ears, Canyon de Chelly National Monument is effectively comanaged by the National Park Service and the Navajo Nation. While the Park Service takes care of park and visitor services, the Navajo Nation manages the land and resources, including mineral rights. But studies have characterized the relationship between the Navajo Nation and the Park Service as historically “turbulent.”
Bears Ears was to take this a step further, but in at least one way, its original proclamation fell short. The coalition and its backers wanted true comanagement by the tribes and the government. Obama’s proclamation almost got there but not quite, stating that the secretary of agriculture and the secretary of the interior would manage the monument through the US Forest Service and the BLM, while a Bears Ears Commission, made up of a member from each of the five tribes that brought forth the original proposal, would “provide guidance and recommendations.”
Guidance and partnering are fine; actual authority and comanagement would have been so much better. The hope is that Secretary Haaland and President Biden will understand this and not just restore but improve Bears Ears.
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