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With the proliferation of novel coronavirus cases (2019-nCov) -- officially named Covid-19 (Coronavirus disease-19) racism and xenophobia have cropped up in several Asian and European countries as well as the United States and Canada. Restaurants refuse to serve Chinese tourists, people cross the streets to shun Chinese people, refuse to patronize Chinese establishments and in one case a crowd even gathered in front of a hotel to demand its Chinese guests immediately leave and return to China. Such xenophobia and racism are repugnant and unacceptable without exception. It is because of this and to stand in solidarity with these victims and the Chinese people who are being unjustly discriminated against I created this derivative panoramic image from a photo I purchased from Shutterstock® and switched the 1st and 3rd letters of the city where 2019-nCov (placed over the facemask) originated and flipped the “W” over to spell the word “human” since these people are not a virus as clearly and concisely stated by the #JeNeSuisPasUnVirus ( #IamNotAVirus ) movement that originated out of France – but are human beings deserving of the same inalienable rights and dignity as every unaffected person. People get sick. Period! Such people deserve the best medical treatment possible and compassion instead of misguided blame and condemnation. Period! Wuhan:huMan. Let’s never forget that! Note: For those who elect to purchase and wear a facemask, it should be "N-95" rated.

Mamaroneck, New Rochelle, and Bronx, NY The 2019-2020 autumn-winter season resulted in anomalous blooms for Forsythia and Periwinkles -- Mamaroneck and Larchmont, NY, respectively on 27 September 2019 (record early for the New York City metro region. Other observations include a blooming Weglia Red Prince Bush (record early 28 September 2019), purple violets (record early 4 October 2017) and scattered apple blossoms (record early 14 October 2019) -- the former two in Mamaroneck, NY and the latter in Larchmont, NY. Quince also bloomed in Central Park, NY (record early 7 October 2019). On 11 and 12 January, 2020 the temperature rose to record highs of 69 and 68 degrees Fahrenheit, respectively. With only a few short bursts of cold weather, vegetables such as cabbage, kale, and thyme continued to grow while frogs and turtles, both cold-blooded amphibians have yet to hibernate and now have been present for a record late length into meteorological and seasonal winter. Their habits may perhaps be changing because of climate change such that one day they may no longer hibernate, vegetables (that include cabbage, curly kale, thyme, Swiss chard, have continued to grow through the duration of meteorological winter (1 December 2019-29 February 2020) in the metro NY area) will experience extended growing seasons and plants such as forsythia may experience double blooms every year. Also of note, many chipmunks did not go into hibernation for the duration of meteorological winter with sightings at the New York Botanical Garden, Bronx, NY (12 January 2020), in Mamaroneck, NY (January and February 2020) and in Greenwich, CT (15 February 2020). Adonis blossoms were present as of 8 February 2020 at the New York Botanical Garden, Bronx, NY while crocuses also began emerging on this same date in Mamaroneck, NY. Japanese apricot blossoms and irises were present by 17 and 23 February 2020, respectively at the New York Botanical Garden, Bronx, NY and daffodils were present by 22 February 2020 in Rye, NY. In addition, marsh marigolds began blooming in Larchmont, NY on 23 February 2020 and a primrose plant which had bloomed through 12 January 2020 in Mamaroneck, NY produced additional flowers that began to bloom on 24 February 2020. Hyacinths were present in Mamaroneck, NY as of 27 February 2020 followed by viburnum at the New York Botanical Garden, Bronx, NY on 29 February 2020. Top. l.-r: Pansy (Mamaroneck, NY - Jan. 11, 2020), Cabbage and Curly Kale (New Rochelle, NY - Jan. 12, 2020); Middle l.-r.: Camellia, Frog, Bee (New York Botanical Garden, Bronx, NY - Jan. 12, 2020); Bottom l.-r.: Turtle (Bronx Zoo, Bronx, NY - Jan. 12, 2020), Mahonia (New York Botanical Garden, Bronx, NY - Jan. 12, 2020) and Viburnum lantana (Bronx Zoo, Bronx, NY - Jan. 12, 2020) Sample Documentation: Additional: l.-r. Forsythia, Mamaroneck, NY (27 September 2019) and Periwinkle, Larchmont, NY (29 September 2019) l.-r. Cherry Blossoms/Bee and Lady Bug, New York Botanical Garden, Bronx, NY (12 January 2020) -- Courtesy of Don Sutherland l.-r. Forsythia, New York, NY (15 January 2020) and Cherry Blossoms, Central Park Garden, New York, NY (15 January 2020) l.-r. Chipmunk, Mamaroneck, NY (31 January 2020) and Adonis Blossoms, New York Botanical Garden, Bronx, NY (8 February 2020) -- the latter, courtesy of Don Sutherland l.-r. Daffodil, Rye, NY (23 February 2020), Japanese apricot blossoms and Irises, New York Botanical Garden, Bronx, NY (23 February 2020) -- the latter two, courtesy of Don Sutherland

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Rye, NY

Marshlands Conservancy, Rye, NY

Jay Estate Grounds/Marshlands Conservancy, Rye, NY Additional: “Find joy in what is.” [Anonymous] “Be joyful always.” [Thessalonians 5:16] Top left: Remains of a sink, piping, a brick and section of tiled floor from an early 20th century two- story house of which only the foundation remains. Bottom left: Recent garbage consisting of paper, plastic, a discarded water bottle and toothpaste tube. Right: Broken glass and boards from a small greenhouse once used to grow delphiniums during the 1930s along with fallen leaves and a fallen black walnut ( Juglans nigra ). This section has been abandoned since the 1950s and appears to be set for a makeover, in which most of the trees and imbedded appliances and garbage, some entrenched deep in the soil, will be removed. This area was abandoned in the 1950s and now consists of the foundations of two houses, the remains of a greenhouse used to grow delphiniums before outdoor planting, and the remains of these buildings reclaimed by nature as well as recent garbage and litter. And for Halloween created from recent garbage in this same area consisting of a toy axle and wheels, discarded plastic, a wrapper, eye glasses arm, fishing rod float, and plastic eye ball:

Central Park, New York, NY Related Article: The Hidden New York City

Mamaroneck, NY Note: I created this image using discarded garbage that consisted of broken glass, broken glass, a pair of spoons and other debris. I created the title since the two spoons represent the fatigue and mental anguish we can experience during trying times symbolized by the chaos of the broken plastic and glass, and selected the main rouge/red color to represent humanity, life, renewal and most importantly love. The circle represents continuity and the eternal nature of life while the white colors of the broken glass bits represent light and goodness. The fact we are all saved through universal salvation – goodness to be celebrated since the darkness of death cannot keep us within its grasp is sufficient reason to rejoice represented by the tiny happy face.

New York, NY Note: Vessel consisting of “154… interconnecting flights of stairs,” 2,500 individual steps and 80 landings was created by British designer Thomas Heatherwick (b. 1970) as the centerpiece of the Hudson Yards Redevelopment Project on the west side of Manhattan. Construction began in April 2017. Vessel , an interactive honeycomb-like work of art opened to the public on 15 March 2019. [1] [1] Hudson YardsTM New York. 19 September 2019. www.hudsonyardsnewyork.com/discover/vessel Additional Source: Vessel (structure) Wikipedia. 5 September 2019. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vessel_(structure) ____________________ Entrance (l.) and Views from the Interior (r.) View inside Vessel (l.) and Street Views from the top of Vessel

St. Paul's Chapel, New York, NY Note: Created by Jessica Stammen. The base is made of steel from the fallen World Trade Center. To me, in conjunction with Jeremiah 2 9:11 - "For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future” , this chalice has special meaning since it symbolizes God's love and His protection of my life represented by holding it in within His loving hands. www.ipernity.com/blog/285927/4727442

Butterfly Conservatory, Niagara, Ontario, Canada Note: The Green-Spotted Triangle Butterfly ( Graphium agamemnon ) is a common species of butterfly native to India, Nepal, Sri Lanka and much of southeast Asia as well as Australia. I uploaded this photograph since green is so relevant on 9/11 since it symbolizes life and renewal. America certainly needs renewal at this time as society is torn apart. Article: Post 9/11 Requiem? www.ipernity.com/blog/285927/4727366

New Rochelle, NY Note: Featuring a statue of Buddha and a Ladybug that represents the preciousness of life, all of which is intrinsically priceless, unique and special. Because of this, the ladybug is represented in color within a heart that symbolizes the love we ought to have for life. Associated Article: Even a Bug's Life Matters -- www.ipernity.com/blog/285927/4727304

Atlantis Resort, Paradise Island, Bahamas Note: It is reassuring to hear Atlantis Resort was not seriously impacted by Cat 5 Hurricane Dorian and her 185 MPH winds and the property, marine life (including the "Katrina" dolphins), staff and visitors are okay. I posted this photo to show solidarity with the people of the Bahamas as they endure this record strength Atlantic hurricane.

New York, NY Info: Cubed Curve , a work of modern contemporary art was created by American sculptor and painter William Crovello (b. 1929) and placed outside the Time-Life Building at 1271 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY in 1972 after being commissioned by the Association for a Better New York. It stood there until October 2018 when donated and transferred to Ursinus College, Collegeville, PA. Per the press release by Ursinus College, Cubed Curve , a large blue geometric metallic sculpture that weighs 3,500 pounds and “consists of [a] formed, bent and welded stainless steel plate that measures 144 inches high by 48 inches long” was inspired by a “brushstroke” motion and is a “seminal example of the artist’s skill in silhouetting open and closed spaces in three-dimensional form.” [1] ________ [1] Iconic New York City Sculpture Has New Home in Collegeville. Ursinus College. 17 October 2018. www.ursinus.edu/live/news/3112-iconic-new-york-city-sculpture-has-new-home-in Additional Sources: Berman Museum at Ursinus College receives iconic public sculpture from New York City. Artdaily.com. 23 October 2018. artdaily.com/news/108568/Berman-Museum-at-Ursinus-College-receives-iconic-public-sculpture-from-New-York-City#.XWB3nflKjIU biography of William CROVELLO (1929). Artprice.com. 23 August 2019. www.artprice.com/artist/150644/william-crovello/biography

Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens, NY Note: This high-key photograph depicts Unisphere , the iconic stainless steel globe built by U.S. Steel for the 1964-65 World’s Fair held in Queens, NY. Unisphere represents the Earth, the World’s Fair theme – “Peace through Understanding” [1] in a globally interdependent world, that a half century later is even more dependant on each other with the presence of the Internet, abundance of multi-national corporations and real-time communication to every corner on the planet thanks to satellite technology. Unisphere was dedicated to human achievement highlighted by the reality we live in a “shrinking” world “in an expanding universe” made possible by it. The three rings represent Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin’s 1961 orbit, American astronaut John Glenn’s 1962 orbit and the 1962 launch of the 70 lb Telstar communications satellite that was conceived and built through American, British and French collaboration and responsible for the first live trans-Atlantic TV broadcast. [2] In today’s 21st century world, the planet has shrunk even more because of population growth and technological evolution. Because of this, our limits in the universe have grown exponentially. Yet, challenges relevant back to 1964-65 persist when it comes to racial, gender inequality and social inequality, the elusiveness of world peace and continued challenges of clean water shortages, immense pollution problem especially of non-biodegradable plastics, hunger and disease. To address these challenges as well as that of climate change and the protection and respect for life, it is more important than ever peoples and nations put aside their differences, make just peace with each other and work together to address them, in which the latter must include consistent and uniform standards for all (developed and developing countries alike) if we are ever to succeed and put the one human race, comprised of billions of precious, indispensable individual lives that are as it is far too short, fragile and fleeting in nature, first. I chose a perspective that included a high-key tree line to reflect the infallible reality, we live in an interconnected world that is ecologically interdependent on each other as well as our need to address climate change whether one agrees it is human-caused or cyclical in nature. As Unisphere rises above the tree line in my photograph, we too have risen from the Earth’s dirt and until we can expand our horizons to other habitable planets in the universe remain completely ecologically dependant on our planet. Thus, if nothing is done to address our planetary challenges, we along with our architecture and technology, will crumble into extinction leaving an empty, desolate and lifeless planetary legacy for others to discover millennia in the future – that’s if anything remains. ____ [1] Flushing Meadows Corona Park. . NYC Parks. 18 August 2019. www.nycgovparks.org/parks/flushing-meadows-corona-park/highlights/12712 [2] Unisphere . Wikipedia. 14 August 2019. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unisphere Additional Source: Suzanne Deffree. Telstar I makes live trans-Atlantic TV broadcast, July 23, 1962. EDN Network. 23 July 2019. www.edn.com/electronics-blogs/edn-moments/4390874/Telstar-1-makes-1st-live-trans-Atlantic-TV-broadcast--July-23--1962

New York, NY Note: The statues feature Nike, the goddess of victory leading General William Tecumseh Sherman (1820-1891), a highly successful, victorious military leader during the American Civil War (1861-1865) was designed and cast by American sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens (1848-1907) in 1902. It stands just outside Central Park in Grand Army Plaza in Manhattan. Augustus Saint-Gaudens also designed the allegorical Liberty featured on U.S. double eagle $20 gold coins minted from 1907-1933.

Marble Sculpture by French artist François Auguste René Rodin (1840-1917), c. 1903, Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, Jacksonville, FL. Note: “This sculpture depicts a dramatic moment from Greek mythology when one of the Danaids, the daughters of Danaos, collapses in despair… after being punished with the endless task of filling a bottomless barrel with water.” [1] After Aegyptus had seized the Egyptian throne from his twin brother Danaos, the latter agreed to betroth his 50 daughters to the former’s 50 sons for the sake of peace. However, instead of keeping with the agreement, Danaos fled with his daughters to Argos where the people made him king believing they had been sent by the gods because of his daughters’ indescribable beauty. Under his rule, Argos experienced an era of “peace and prosperity” [2] that was threatened when Aegyptus and his sons arrived upon learning Danaos and his daughters were there. Danaos in no position to wage war accepted Aegyptus’ terms to honor the agreement but warned him, “[a] t thine own peril touch them! ” to which Aegyptus responded – “[t] he prey is mine, unless force rend it from me. ” [3] Peace! For what Fate hath ordained will surely not tarry but come… Wide is the counsel of Zeus… Only I pray that whate’er, in the end, of this wedlock he doom…” [4] Consequently, Danaos who did not want his daughters despoiled by Aegyptus’ sons, lamented his decision and instructed them to kill their husbands after marrying them: “Bring down the curse of death, that dieth not…” [5] He provided each with a dagger to accomplish the task, to which they agreed if there was no other way: “Artemis, maiden most pure, look on us with… pity – Save us from forced embraces: such love hath no crown but… pain... Great Zeus, this wedlock turn from me… hold from my body the wedlock detested, the bridegroom abhorred!” [6] Accordingly, as their husbands slept on their wedding night, each of Danaos’ daughters having resolved – “Come what come may, ‘tis Fate’s decree…” [7] – when their prayers went unanswered, with the exception of Hypermnestra (who spared her husband Lynceus because “he had respected her virginity” [8] ) killed them according to plan. They then disposed of their husbands’ heads in a Lernaean marsh and buried their bodies in separate graves. To express the “emotional anguish” of the eternal punishment allotted to 49 of the Danaids, Rodin depicted one of the Danaids lying “huddled on the ground” filled with “physical contortions.” [9] She heaved from an outburst of violent weeping as she protested her fate and prayed for mercy upon learning of her punishment: “The exile that leaveth me pure… the doom is hard!” [10] _____ [1] Exhibit Display Tag. Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens. Jacksonville, FL. 9 July 2019. [2] The Danaides. Paleothea. 28 January 2004. www.paleothea.com/Myths/Danaides.html [3] Aeschylus. The Suppliants. 463 BC. classics.mit.edu/Aeschylus/suppliant.html [4] Aeschylus. The Suppliants. 463 BC. classics.mit.edu/Aeschylus/suppliant.html [5] Aeschylus. The Suppliants. 463 BC. classics.mit.edu/Aeschylus/suppliant.html [6] Aeschylus. The Suppliants. 463 BC. classics.mit.edu/Aeschylus/suppliant.html [7] Aeschylus. The Suppliants. 463 BC. classics.mit.edu/Aeschylus/suppliant.html [8] Danaids. Greek Mythology Link. 1997. www.maicar.com/GML/DANAIDS.html [9] Exhibit Display Tag. Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens. Jacksonville, FL. 9 July 2019. [10] Aeschylus. The Suppliants. 463 BC. classics.mit.edu/Aeschylus/suppliant.html Additional Sources: Campbell Bonner. A Study of the Danaid Myth. Harvard Studies in Classical Philology. Vol. 13. 1902. 132. www.jstor.org/stable/310344?seq=1#metadata_info_tab_contents Madeline Miller. Myth of the Week: The Danaids. February 2018. madelinemiller.com/myth-of-the-week-the-danaids

Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, Jacksonville, FL. Info: Ramses II (1304 BC-1213 BC), also known as Ramses “The Great” ruled Egypt as a noble and great Pharaoh for 66 years and 2 months. Consistent with Egyptian polytheistic religious beliefs of the day, Ramses II was a strong advocate of Maat – “the rightful order of the universe established by the gods… that was crucial to human life and included [concepts] of truth, justice (focused on “increase[ing] life… prosperity and happiness” [1] ) and [tolerance].” [2] Consequently, women were permitted to participate in government and even “the humblest workers could seek redress at the highest court if they felt they were being treated unjustly.” [3] His reign marked the height of Egypt’s glory and power, in which he built more temples, monuments and statues than any other pharaoh. Following the Battle of Kadesh Ramses II played a leading role in crafting the world’s first peace treaty that established friendship and trade with the Hittites and led to the repatriation of political refugees. Despite claims, there is no historical evidence Ramses II was the pharaoh referred to in Exodus. Instead evidence indicates Thutmoses III (1481 BC-1425 BC) was likely the pharaoh during the plagues and Hebrew escape from Egypt led by Moses or perhaps Thutmoses II (1510 BC-1479 BC), based on “the fact he had a brief, prosperous reign and then a sudden collapse with no son to succeed him” and the presence of cysts on his mummified body, “possible evidence of plagues...” [4] Last, even though Ramses II had more than 200 wives and concubines, with marriage being a routine matter of civil law during his era, his genuine love for his first wife, Nefertari, whom he married just before becoming pharaoh is well known. He often addressed her as “Sweet of Love” and “My beloved.” When she died circa 1255 BC, he had the most beautiful tomb created for her – often referred to as the “Sistine Chapel of Ancient Egypt” and had written in it, “… no one can rival her, for she is the most beautiful woman. Just by passing, she has stolen away my heart.” [5] __________ [1] Anna Mancini. Maat Revealed: Philosophy of Justice in Ancient Egypt. Buenos Books America. 2004. 79. [2] Egypt’s Golden Empire: Religion. PBS.org. 2006. www.pbs.org/empires/egypt/newkingdom/religion.html [3] Alex Warren. Ramses II. New Acropolis International Organization. 8 August 2014. library.acropolis.org/ramses-ii [4] Thutmose II Wikipedia. 31 May 2019. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thutmose_II [5] Ajadi. Ramses II and Nefertari: The Real African Love Story is the Everyday Valentine You Should Celebrate. Ohafrika. 2017. face2faceafrica.com/article/this-real-african-love-story-is-the-everyday-valentine-you-should-celebrate Additional Sources: Joshua J. Mark. Ramesses II. Ancient History Encyclopedia. Ancient History Encyclopedia, 02 Sep 2009. Web. 31 Jul 2019. www.ancient.eu/Ramesses_II Thutmoses III Pharaoh of Exodus. 2 August 2019. www.bible.ca/archeology/bible-archeology-exodus-date-1440bc.htm