Voltaire’s Wine Chapter Breaks

Between beginning and end, action and reaction, one chapter and the next, there is foreshadowing. Join with me now in solemn (or not depending on personal inclination, interpretation and sobriety level) review of those in between places, embellishment to wet the appetite, teasing the palette in anticipation of more to come.

Compilation by A. M. Mitchell
Picture Element Credits:
The Wing of the Small Magellanic Cloud
NASA, ESA, CXC and the University of Potsdam, JPL-Caltech, and STScI
Compilation by A. M. Mitchell
Picture Elements Public Domain
Irrelevant Countdown Rustproof Clockwork gleam, silver shine on gray. Sleek micron accuracy, diminishing arc trailing wall wide, beveled edges sharp, unyielding, through layered waves of ice blue counting down precise units, of time. Markedly irrelevant periods, light and dark, shipboard obsolete. by A. M. Mitchell ©
Compilation by A. M. Mitchell
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Solar Eclipse Photographer: Ross Sackett
Hollow Burn Solitary ambition savagely all-consuming acid etched hollow burning cold, unyielding, sudden flair whipping destructive fury lashing pain retaliation, emptiness multiplied. by A. M. Mitchell ©
Compilation by A. M. Mitchell
Picture Element Credit:
Solar Eclipse 2017 JAXA/NASA/SAO/NAOJ
The Song of the Klee The Song of the Klee may be heard, in the deeps of space, in the dark quiet between stars and docking places. A haunting melody invoking yearning, for home wherever it may be, expressing an even stronger pull outward. Quietly empty spaces interspersed with quick arpeggios, flights of fancy and glorious cascades of sound underscored by gripping bass notes of planetary solidity, singing the acoustic oscillations of galaxies as yet unexplored. by A. M. Mitchell ©
Compilation by A. M. Mitchell
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Cosmic Web by Kim Albrecht
& Dr. Albert-Laslo Barabasi
Detail from “Buy from us with a Golden Curl” by Dante Gabriel Rossetti
Macrocosmic Illusion Silent battles swiftly fought, blinking lights on screens, false color enhancement illuminating scenes. Momentary control illusion on macrocosmic scales lost, amid infinitely unbounded expanses as yet unnamed. by A. M. Mitchell ©
Compilation by A. M. Mitchell
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Perseids: NASA / JPL
Legacy Illuminated pages meticulously crafted, lovingly captured thoughts connecting generations ancient with those as yet unborn. Tactile visuals permanently grounded emphasis, significant value, illustrious ideals, gravitas and glory solid amid the fleetingly insubstantial. by A. M. Mitchell ©
Compilation by A. M. Mitchell
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Roman Fresco – Villa of the Farnesina, Rome
Courtesy Ancient History Encyclopedia
and
The Illuminated Letter “L” from a French Manuscript from the 1500’s
Courtesy ReusableArt.com
Compilation by A. M. Mitchell
Picture Element Credits:
Orion Nebula
NASA/JPL-Caltech/STScI
Johannes Hevelius Uranograph – Orion Nebula 1690
Pieces & Parts Pockmarked walls gritty well patched creatively parts and pieces, reinvented usage, shading off by degrees in swirls and tints of color artistically, placed. by A. M. Mitchell ©
Compilation & Photography by A.M. Mitchell
Picture Element Credits:
Cygnus Loop Supernova Remnant
NASA and J.J. Hester (Arizona State University)
Compilation: A.M.Mitchell
Picture Element Credits:
The Wing of the Small Magellanic Cloud
NASA, ESA, CXC and the University of Potsdam, JPL-Caltech, and STScI
The Spear Bearer – Polykleitos, Doryphoros from Pompeii – Wikamedia
Source Photographer: @Marie-Lan Nguyen /Wikimedia Commons (2011)
The National Archaeological Museum of Naples
Elemental Simplicity Vanilla shell malleable, emotional vibration streaking color across calm surface retreating below. Control regained, thoughts calmed, creamy surface rising, enclosing inner orb smooth unbroken shell. Elemental simplicity elegantly maintained, complete unto itself. Content upon pedestal, existence enough. by A. M. Mitchell ©
Compilation by A. M. Mitchell
Picture Elements Public Domain
Protean Galaxies Deep vibration soul soaring galaxies evolve. Circular evolution inevitable osculation magnetic interaction pulsing cascades sparkling light showers. Twin orbs golden centered gravity’s existence provoking reaction unasked. by A. M. Mitchell ©
Compilation by A. M. Mitchell
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Helix Nebula NGC 7293 from the Vista Telescope
ESO/VISTA/J. Emerson. Acknowledgment: Cambridge Astronomical Survey Unit
Compilation by A. M. Mitchell
Picture Elements Public Domain
Shadows of Perception Celtic embellishment shadows in a cave* perception determined by perspective, intentions a maelstrom of intersecting minutia coalescing actions become control is illusion as creation forces existence. by A. M. Mitchell © *Socrates / Plato
Compilation by A. M. Mitchell
Picture Elements:
Horse Head Nebula
Jean-Charles Cuillandre (CFHT) & Giovanni Anselmi (Coelum), Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope
Chevaux Cave of Forgotten Dreams – Bradshaw Foundation
* The Allegory of the Cave – Plato’s Republic
Irregular Reading Temporal alteration, vibration modulation, void perception reversible osculation impression expression, succession, regression, irregular reading on a regular plane. by A. M. Mitchell ©
Picture Element Credits:
MSH-11-62
Image credit:  NASA/CXC/SAO/P. Slane et al.
Compilation by A. M. Mitchell
Picture Elements Public Domain
Compilation by A.M.Mitchell
Young Stars in the Rho Ophiuchi Cloud
Picture Element Credits:
NASA, JPL-Caltech, Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics (C
Compilation by A.M.Mitchell
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Eta Carinae
Image Credit: NASA
Collaborative Collection Gleaming instruments shine pristine splendor, hard edged, flat metallic right angles curved. Practical beauty, machined perfection finely honed purpose matched. Glass faceted dispensary herbal description, contraindication cross contributions expressing multiple attributes catalogued, compiled, collated treasured Collection collaborative expertise reciprocally synergistic. Multiple beginnings common conclusions harmony found in goals united. by A. M. Mitchell ©
Compilation by A. M. Mitchell
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Serpens Nebula – Hubble
NASA, ESA and STScI
Caduceus – Title Page Detail
Marco Aurelio Severino. Viper Pythia. (Patavil: Typis Pauli Frambotti, 1651)
Courtesy of the National Library of Medicine
Road Unquestioned One Road. One Objective. One Thought. Myopic obedience inflexible rote recitation of regulation predetermined Action precise Instruction unquestioned Boolean equations formulated manipulation reflexive dynamic disequilibrium lost, static, predetermined outcome predictable or not. by A. M. Mitchell ©
Compilation by A. M. Mitchell
Picture Elements Public Domain
Golden Spiral Covenant Flowing patterns weaving True Dreaming supple spiral greeting ritual setting ancient ways. Commitment petitioned status granted mutual pledges exchanged open ended Saga Quest begun. by A. M. Mitchell ©
Compilation by A. M. Mitchell
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Spiral Galaxy M81
Image credit: X-ray: NASA/CXC/SAO; Optical: Detlef Hartmann; Infrared: NASA/JPL-Caltech
The Source in the Hollow of the Rock 1707 by Shitao
Lyrical Flow Abstract movement lyrical flow immersible optical imprint butterscotch vibrations warm hunter green symphony emotional waves soft fuzzy metallic blue by A. M. Mitchell ©
Compilation by A. M. Mitchell
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Arp 273 (two interacting galaxies) Heic1107a – Andromeda Galaxy – Hubble
NASA, ESA and the Hubble Heritage Team (STScI/AURA)
Compilation by A.M.Mitchell
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Galaxy M87 Black Hole
Event Horizon Telescope Collaboration
Compilation by A. M. Mitchell
Picture Elements Public Domain
Power Poised Tornado’s roar bruised winds contained Edges straining whirling maelstrom Leashed power poised on the edge. by A. M. Mitchell ©
Compilation by A. M. Mitchell
Picture Element Credits:
OSIRIS-REx Asteroid Mission Launch
NASA/Joel Kowsky
Azure Thoughts Seven times seven, not yet nine. Deep veined crystal message bodes Azure thoughts obscure, absurdly tantalizing iron and bone, wind and stone, sapphire blaze foretold. “Ceci n’est pas une pipe.”* by A. M. Mitchell © *Rene Magritte
Compilation by A. M. Mitchell
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Pleiades
NASA, ESA and AURA/Caltech
Quote from Rene Magritte’s “La Trahison des Images”
(“The Treachery of Images”) (1928-9)
Compilation by A.M.Mitchell
Picture Elements Public Domain
Twining Purpose Past Labyrinth ways wind cross paths twining purpose past present secrets long abandoned relevance forgotten practical application remains. by A. M. Mitchell ©
Compilation by A.M. Mitchell
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Silver Tetradrachm Labyrinth Coin Knossos, Ancient Crete
Courtesy: Mark Cartwright, Ancient History Encyclopedia
M4: The Closest Known Globular Cluster
Credits: T2KA, KPNO 0.9-m Telescope, NOAO, AURA, NSF
Compilation by A.M.Mitchell
Picture Element Credits:
Globular Cluster M4
Credit: HST photo, NASA and H. Richer (University of British Columbia)
Stele of Vultures – Public Domain
Forum Romanum
Author: Carla Tavares
Temporal Echoes Clashing Titans wrestle obscured by shattering surge as temporal echoes eddy ambitions objectives swept away obsolete. Ancient nets close on prey historic justification forgotten victory’s scent nears, opposing forces’ nature, lost to dust and legend. by A. M. Mitchell ©
Compilation by A.M. Mitchell
Picture Element Credits:
Carina Nebula
Credit for Hubble Image: NASA, ESA, N. Smith (University of California, Berkeley),
and The Hubble Heritage Team (STScI/AURA)
CTIO Image: N. Smith (University of California, Berkeley) and NOAO/AURA/NSF
Pankration
Leonidas
Time’s Pivot Time’s pivot altered feather touch light illuminates prick of pin alters awareness a speck of dust eroding on cosmic scales ripples channeled become waves. by A. M. Mitchell ©
Compilation by A. M. Mitchell
Picture Element Credits:
Methuselah HD 140283 – The Oldest Star
Digitized Sky Survey (DSS), STScI/AURA, Palomar/Caltech, and UKSTU/AAO
Papyrus of Ani circa 1200 bce
Now in the British Museum
Sprinkler Photographer: Tim Hall
Compilation by A. M. Mitchell
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Milky Way
Image credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech
Choreographed Escape Soar above flaming chaos dancers pirouette. Choreographed ballet sissonne, glissade, dos a dos grand jete eluding Death raining down. by A. M. Mitchell ©
Compilation by A. M. Mitchell
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Active Sun
Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) / NASA
Silhouettes Public Domain
Tribute to Ages Past Golden Colossus spanning worlds silent sentry bearing witness lasting tribute to ages past solitary reminder living history locked within. Exploring light speed limits space time epics cosmological constants hypothetical curvature of universal spin perceived from look back times on scales unbounded by current event horizons as seen without. Existence that is not. by A. M. Mitchell ©
Compilation by A. M. Mitchell
Picture Element Credits:
Pillars of Creation – Hubble
NASA, ESA and the Hubble Image Team (STScl/AURA)
Nike of Samothrace
Source Photographer: Marie-Lan Nguyen/Wikimedia Commons
Focused Grace Tankai dance deadly intent focused grace protecting Rule of Law. Anarchy bridled, realigned energy kinetic, redirected outward. by A. M. Mitchell ©

Compilation by A. M. Mitchell
Picture Element Credits:
Bullet Galaxy Cluster 1E 0657-556
X-ray: NASA/CXC/M.Markevitch et al.
Optical: NASA/STScI, Magellan/U.Arizona/D.Clowe et al.
Lensing Map: NASA/STScI, ESO WFI; Magellan/U.Arizona/D.Clowe et al.
Original Press Release:
Chandra Harvard

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