An interesting documentary about Benjamin Franklin.

I agree. We should start building many more (and safer) nuclear power plants. We also need to find a place to store the toxic waste.

Grey skies, overcast and very windy.

Open Arms -- Journey

No, unfortunately I missed it. I've just been reading through this thread, and it reminds me of a conversation I once had with my astronomy professor at university. He tried to explain to me that the universe is similar to an inflatable balloon that is constantly being blown up. Each galaxy-cluster is a point on the balloon's surface, and as the balloon (universe) continues to expand ever-further outward, the galaxy-clusters, in turn, continue to simultaneously move both further outwards and further apart from each other. Also, as the matter and energy in the universe continues to expand outward, it creates it's own space-time. This is the "edge" of the universe, beyond which there is nothing at all -- not even empty space.

Little Secrets -- Passion Pit

That was a terrible way for the Rebels to lose the game -- even Auburn fans couldn't have enjoyed that much. I'm beginning to think that most of the top SEC teams will begin knocking each other off now -- most will end up with two losses -- which would open the door for teams like TCU and Oregon to make the playoffs.

Pretty Little Angel Eyes -- Curtis Lee

I've got yard work to attend to, as well as some house cleaning, today. I'm hoping to to watch some college football too, particularly the Auburn-Ole Miss game.

The Truth Dwells In Your Head -- Heretic Soul

You're right, Charles. You're correct about the speed too -- I stand corrected.

I think lots of parents in my area are encouraging their kids to attend Halloween parties rather than to go trick-or treating -- perhaps for safety reasons. A lot of kids who came to my door tonight were not from my neighborhood -- numerous car-loads of kids were driven in from distant areas.

I received about 40 trick or treaters this evening -- I was happy with the turn-out.

I miss the Concorde as well -- she was a classic aircraft. Today, another company is developing a new supersonic passenger plane which utilizes cutting-edge technology and will reportedly be able to fly at about Mach 3 -- nearly twice the speed of the Concorde. The company plans to have the plane operational by 2025-2030.

The issue of plastic surgery is a touchy subject, but I think that re-constructive plastic surgery -- for women who've undergone mastectomy's, etc. -- is a wonderful thing..

I can see your pics, Marlam -- they look great..

Street Fighting Man -- The Rolling Stones

Hegel probably should have been one of the choices too.

Tomorrow is Halloween -- Happy Halloween!

Positive vibes coming from Richmond, too.

Love Street -- The Doors

Great pic -- I love her refined look.

Easy Street -- Julie London

I just finished reading Anne Rice's "The Witching Hour." I'm going to next read Rice's "Lasher."

Peaceful, Easy Feeling -- The Eagles