FLOWER POWER

DESERT DANDELION

DESERT PHACELIA or SCORPION WEED

BROWN EYED PRIMROSE

DESERT STAR

This is dedicated to Helen House of Marquette, MI. who recently duked it out with death and made the conscious decision to live while lying unconscious.  Helen is a true inspiration to all that have been touched by her. 

Also to the countless thousands that died during the Japan earthquake this past week and to all those that will continue to suffer from its consequence.

And to the brilliant minds that introduced nuclear power as "clean and safe" energy.

To Edward Paul Abbey (1927-1989) whose warnings of our folly fell on deaf ears.

Abbey's final wishes were for his body to be taken to the desert in his old pickup truck and placed in the ground as fast as possible. He chose to have NO undertakers, embalming or coffin.  "I want to be tucked-away in my old, dirty sleeping bag. Disregard all state laws concerning burial. Let my body fertilize cactus, cliff rose, sagebrush or tree.”

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Abbey’s body was buried in the Cabeza Prieta Desert, in Pima County, AZ, where “you’ll never find it.” His friends carved a marker on a nearby stone, reading: EDWARD PAUL ABBEY 1927—1989  Final statement, "No Comment."