Some notes for the morning of 4 January 2021

The last essay of Barry Lopez: Barry Lopez: An Era of Emergencies is Upon Us and We Cannot Look Away
“I object to the desecration of what is beautiful. I object to society’s complacency.”

An update on the petition to block Mike Harris' ascendance to the Order of Ontario.

CBC News Nova Scotia: These customers were promised shipping containers. Now they're out thousands of dollars - One customer looking for his sea can was told, 'Listen bud, your money is gone'
I'm left wondering how many other scams like this are in progress.

VIDEO: Sprite Lightning

From the Astronomy Picture of the Day channel on YouTube:

MAPS/BOOKS: The Quest for Street Atlases

If you're willing to share: which street atlas brand would you recommend as best for your part of whatever country you call home?

Passing the Hat: Craig Hamilton Needs Help

For background:

https://bleedingcool.com/comics/help-craig-hamilton-of-aquaman-fables-spectre-pay-his-medical-bills/

To support Craig's recovery fund:

https://www.gofundme.com/f/craig-hamilton-emergency-medical-fund?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_source=customer