“ … every tree along the way had formed a name in its bark … “

Photography credit: John Filo

"You cannot know," it said …

In memory of British actress Prunella Scales, who passed on Monday at the age of 93. Known best for her role as Sybil on "Fawlty Towers", Prunella Margaret Rumney Scales Illingworth had worked on stage and screen since the age of 17. Surprised but delighted by the success of her plays and shows, Ms. Scales' favorite role was that of Mrs. West (married to John West since 1963; Mr. West died in 2024). In 2014, Scales was diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease and began a very slow decline. It is reported by family and friends that she was watching "Fawlty Towers" the day before she passed.

"We do awkward," the guide said …

Casaro drew and painted movie posters by hand, eventually being dubbed "the Michelangelo of Movie Posters" for his work on Hollywood blockbusters. Casaro never received any formal credit other than the signature he placed on his work. Starting humbly, in exchange for free movie tickets, Casaro was esteemed by many who posed for and purchased his originals.

At dawn, the clearing was empty …

They trekked off, taking in the vistas …

"I just wanted ... to help," he choked out …

Michael Seltzer sat with a friend dying of AIDS in the 1980s and, during all lags in government-funded research and health campaigns since that time, he has stepped forward to create and expand a private network of philanthropy dedicated to support and cure. Michael's estimated impact, to date, is in excess of $700 million dollars and continues to grow. He passed at the age of 78 and is quoted as saying, "You have to do good well."

In memory of the victims, gone and still here, of the shooting that happened today.

It is estimated that 137 species are lost every day to deforestation alone, but this is not a constant and the total number of losses cannot be accurately tracked or averaged. This means that ... sometimes ... it's more.

It is estimated that over 2,000 children and 366,000 animals have died of abuse and neglect this year so far.

He marveled that there was no silence …

(Edited from various sources) The last fluent speaker of the Caddo language, Edmond Johnson, has passed away at the age of 95. The Caddo Nation of Oklahoma is mourning his loss. Caddo is part of a language family historically spoken across parts of Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas, and Oklahoma. It is estimated that at least nine indigenous languages go extinct every year.

And to the cryers much was given …

There was something in that tiny, sharp face …

In memory of Chris Arsenault, who founded and ran Happy Cat Sanctuary in Medford, New York, after the death of his son in 2006. In April of this year, a fire consumed the building(s) and Mr. Arsenault lost his life trying to save his rescues; he brought over 200 cats to safety, but perished with the remaining 100.