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"The disappearance of our planet is still 7.5 billion years away, but people really should consider the fate of our world and have a realistic understanding of where we are going,"

That is the first thing I think of each day when I wake up. I'm glad someone else is concerned, too.

It's a healthy thing for people to realize what a treasure this is in space and time, and fully appreciate and protect their environment as much as possible.

Earth is just fine. My dream is - and I can picture it so very clearly: Reach the right hand down and caress that short little lever. One quick movement to the right, then a not so gentle push straight up. The now glowing indicator on the instrument panel induces a tingling sensation up the spine. Only one action left to take now, then all will be ready. Again, with the right hand, I reach out and grab the tall lever. My palms are getting sweaty now - I know what is coming. In a coordinated movement my left foot depresses the appropriate pedal and the right hand moves the tall lever to the left, then back towards me. In one graceful movement, the right foot fairly mashes the fuel delivery pedal and the left foot releases it's pedal. The acceleration is instantaneous. "Roger, Houston, Lunar (or Mars) One is now in 4x4 low low and chewing it up!"

I feel a sudden need to go visit the desert. See ya.

LVM