BTW- The next journey in DAVID’S PAST LIFE REGRESSION is premiering TODAY. Don’t miss PAST LIVES- PART 15. You will travel back to the U.S.A. – The Deepwater Journal.
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NEWSFLASH_ Pluto has exiled itself from the family of planets after Scientist called it just ‘a big rock.’
From its discovery in 1930, Pluto was counted as the Solar System's ninth planet. In 2005 it was even discovered that Pluto has two smaller moons, Nix and Hydra. Furthest planet from the sun, Pluto guarded the dark outer boarders of our Universe with constant icy strength for 75 YEARS!
However, in 2006, the LAU decided on a new definition of the word ‘PLANET’ which does not include Pluto. They state that many objects in the outer solar system, like Pluto, are ‘just scattered rocks’. They reclassified Pluto as a ‘dwarf planet’ (a class distinction from being a "planet") and gave it the new name- ‘Number 134340.” Numerous sources state the ‘dwarf planet’ re-classification was meant only for the purpose of patronizing the planet and it’s followers.
After much controversy, Pluto viewed the LAU’s findings as a total affront. It never liked the name ‘Pluto’ anyway. In Roman mythology, Pluto (Greek for Hades) is the god of the underworld. The planet received this name (without it’s agreement) perhaps because it's so far from the Sun that it is in perpetual darkness. Only second to that, the Hubble Space Telescope has never even visited Pluto.
Once again, in effort to placate Number 134340 (Pluto), Scientist launched a spacecraft (the New Horizons) on January 2006. They say if all goes well, it should reach ‘the big rock’ in 2015.
In sensed by the LAU’s continuous defamation of its presence and character, Pluto took Hades and Nix and left the family of Planets. On it’s exit, an unidentified message (word) was heard from the outer edge of the galaxy via SETI telescopes. The SETI officials say the word is -“Whatever!”
Vikki
The Painting ‘Searching for Pluto’ is 12”x24”, acrylic on stretched canvas. It is part of my Red Chair Series and can be purchased through my website. Prints are available upon request.
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This drawing is presented just for Reg:Pluto was always my favorite also. This was
created 1957 on my first visit to Disneyland by (animator and actor) Roy. I set on Roy's lap while he drew this for me.(He was the large man on the Mickey Mouse Club show.)
Today the drawing is matted, framed, and holds a place of honor in my home.
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Serendipity. I am not a particularly bright guy; and I am reasonably sure that it is at least partly due to the fact that my brain free associates concepts ad infinitum without necessarily going to the most logical place. So earlier this afternoon, I walk on a neighbor's porch, where roughly five people are seated, and one of my friends starts laughing and relates that I made him think of a Walt Disney cartoon character. Of course, that led to all of us (most of whom are in our late 50s and early 60s) to start relating our favorite characters. So when I came home and read the title of this piece, my head immediately went to Pluto, the cartoon character. Then I read with interest the story of the planet, or former planet, and immediately wondered whether there was any connection between the cartoon character and the planet.
Sure enough, you won't believe it:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pluto_(dog)
Fascinating as always.
As usual, when somebody has too much time on their hands, they fall to something easy to pick a fight over. Dr. Tyson, who should have bigger fish to fry, decided to join the fray and fell, to my way of thinking, on the wrong side. Of course, since then, who do you see on television most, regarding matters astronomical? Dr. Tyson. Hmmm. Methinks I smell a semantic rat.
And I just adore that painting.
Hi Logisitician,
That is a great link! I never realized the character was named after Pluto. Thanks for your comment.
Vikki
Hi Lou,
From what you state I doubt Dr. Tyson has ‘to much time on his hands.’ It sounds like he’s immensely busy thinking up ideas to keep his new television persona in the news.
Vikki
LOL, "Whatever!"
Great post Vikki! It cheered up my day!
I thought "they" were all still arguing about how to classify Plut... er Number 134340, but I'm glad to see the 'dwarf planet' has not taken the drama to heart! :)
Hi Michael,
I agree. It’s pretty amazing the things our great scientist spend their 6 digit tax paid salaries debating, huh? Oddly the title and blog arrived in my brain before the actual image I would paint to represent it. It definitely says it all for me.
Vikki
Here I was, reading this so intently, trying to absorb everything that I could of your impressive Literary reporting on Pluto. And then when I arrived at the end, I busted out laughing when I read the ending--"Whatever!". I'm still laughing. Did you write the ending or did they really say that?
Impressive writing, by the way.
Your painting is just beautiful. I love the composition and the mood of it. Great job.
Hi Tashabud,
No- this is totally a spoof. The only true thing in my story is Pluto was re-defined as a dwarf planet or a big rock. Scientists think that Pluto may have come from the Milky Way family of rambling rocks. They think Pluto may have been pulled in by our Solar Systems gravitational drag and stayed with us.
This re-classification did cause some debate in the scientific community. I just thought it would be humorous to represent Pluto as a ‘thinking being’ and get the planet’s personal opinion on all this controversy.
When The New Horizons passes Pluto in 2015 it should answer a lot of questions.
Vikki
Hi Debbie,
Thanks for visiting and comment. The theme on this was just to have some fun. I’ll check out your blog and see what you’re up to today.
Vikki
You really got me there. I had a suspicion that it might be a spoof, but since I haven't been staying abreast with new discoveries or with current events, I didn't know for sure whether it is a spoof or real. Thanks for a good laugh.
Loved the sketch of Pluto by Roy. A real piece of history. Out of curiosity, what was the earliest point (i.e. age) when you realized that you were artistically inspired, motivated, or talented? You appear to be quite prolific? Does your talent flow with ease?
Hi Reg,
As far back as I can remember my art has always been a part of me. I was labeled an artist and recognized very early. I sold my first painting at the age of eight years old through a gallery in Madrid, Spain (featured in the news as ‘American Child Artist’). There was never a question as to what I would do for a living, my major in college, or the field I would work in. My art is most definitely my identity and comes effortlessly.
So 'Does my talent flow with ease?
Yes. It's my oldest and dearest friend.
Vikki
Vikki,
You've done yourself proud again! You know that I loved the painting of your chairs and felt like there was a panel of somebodies with something to discuss.
As a very amatuer dabbler in the astrological arts, I can gaurantee that Pluto will continue to cause the same influences over our lives as he always did regardless of the puff and blow of the 'experts' in such.
D
Hi Dina,
This painting was actually done last year. I actually had no idea there was controversy with declassification of Pluto as a planet. It was stimulated by a comment I heard on the news.
What’s interesting is that even at the most advanced scientific level, sentimentality can take over in the minds of our scientist. Of course they would never admit that this has anything to do with their debate, but it’s true. Pluto’s an old friend-no one wants to give up.
Vikki
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