There is an elite and selective group of folks who “contribute” to our corner from; 8lbs of kidney beans dumped next to the tree, to mattresses of various sizes, to a barbie bake oven (no way i was going to open it). Today we have a very unique item as it is clearly labeled and well, we know who the owner is. Let’s play “name that evidence”. What do you think is inside the barrel?

There has been a bit of news lately about the astronauts losing stuff in space. I guess they’ve had some trouble misplacing screws and bolts and spatulas and what not. But really, shouldn’t we give them a little slack? How easy can it be do do anything floating around in zero gravity encased in a large puffed-up suit?

But there is quite a bit more than a spatula out there in the ether.

The US Space Surveillance Network tracks around 9,000 objects in orbit that are bigger than a few centimetres. Of these, 17% are used rocket bodies from launches, 31% are operational or retired satellites, 38% are fragments from previous collisions and 13% are “mission related debris” - bolts and other spare parts.

Found this metallic foil art over at our friend’s place this weekend. Turns out she has been holding onto this gem since the 80s. It is a real treat to see dragons, fiery sci-fi landscapes and pilots coexisting in one fantastic, 3-d, shiny medium. Thanks Dorothy!