Glacier water and the ice itself appear bright blue because of how water absorbs and scatters light. When light enters dense, compacted ice, the water absorbs longer, warmer wavelengths (like reds and yellows) but transmits and scatters shorter blue wavelengths. [1, 2]
The striking, bright turquoise color of glacially-fed lakes and rivers comes down to two main scientific phenomena: [1]
Dense Ice Transmission:Ā Unlike regular snow (which is filled with air bubbles that reflect all colors and make it look white), compressed glacial ice is incredibly dense. As light travels deep through this thick, airless ice, the red spectrum is absorbed, leaving only a glowing, deep blue color.Ā [1,Ā 2,Ā 3,Ā 4]
Good morning, Reflection! I’m in the process right now of figuring out what to do with my art collection. My family doesn’t seem interested even though there is a Goya and a Utrillo in the portfolio. Maybe I’ll donate everything to the University of Idaho
The town of around 20,000 people happens to be situated on the St. Lucie River and the Atlantic Ocean, which means visitors are privy to endless opportunities to soak up waterfront views and dive right in once the Florida heat gets to be too much.
Good mornin’, and happy hump day! I’m just glad I’m not working for Ahmed Imadinnerjacket right now. We can enjoy our coffee in relative peace and quiet. I found this old beauty in the archives. Keep your head on a swivel and carpe’ your coffee.
Mornin’ All. It did rain, mist, yesterday. And, it is about 65* this morning, but the temp is supposed to go back up. For now, it is nice.
I am soooo sick of all this leftist stuff. They just want to stir things up no matter what the situation. And, the TDS is just off the charts. Also, I actually talked to a person who is an anti-semite a few days ago. I let her talk because I really wanted to know what it is she believes. I can’t believe that a rational human being could attribute all the violent, vicious things that the Muslims actually do, to the Jews. I am somewhat baffled.
Well, hope you all can stay cool and enjoy the day.
Hold on. Remember what the press is all about. It’s not the news.
No culture is perfect, because men are imperfect. But some cultures are more toxic than others, to the point of being destructive not only to the individual, but society as well.
You encountered the latter. You are not part of it, and you do not accept it. As tiring as it may be, resistance is essential.
Largest one-year homicide drop in U.S. history; violent crime (rapes, robberies, assaults) down significantly
Targeted crime operations in major blue cities delivering record-low murders in several metros
Law enforcement officer deaths down 25%
Tren de Aragua, MS-13, and other cartels dismantled; international drug cartels designated as foreign terrorist organizations
Antifa designated a domestic terrorist organization
Gas under $3/gallon in 43 states; record U.S. energy production and exports at all-time highs
654,000+ new private-sector jobs (all net gains to native-born Americans); 671,000+ jobs added since January 2025
4.3% GDP growth in Q3 2025; largest blue-collar wage growth in 60 years; real earnings up ~$1,100 annually
Inflation tamed to ~2.4% core CPI (down ~70% from Biden peak)
One Big Beautiful Bill passed (July 2025) ā making 2017 tax cuts permanent, No Tax on Tips, Trump Accounts for newborns, senior deductions
$5T+ in deregulation savings + $215 billion in government efficiency cuts ($1,335 per taxpayer)
$10T+ in reshored/domestic investments secured
Trade deficit at lowest level since 2009; $300 billion+ in tariff revenues collected; Predatory global tariffs shifted in the USās favor for the first time in modern history
NATO allies leaping toward 5% GDP defense spending
OPEC dismantling
85+ detained Americans released; Abraham Accords expanded
Strikes on Houthis, Iranian assets, and narcoterrorist vessels; NicolƔs Maduro captured
South America shifts rightwards; Europe shifts rightwards
Record military recruitment goals met; largest military investment in decades with AI integration; F-47 sixth-generation fighter unveiled
VA backlog reduced 60%; 3 million disability claims processed; 51,936 homeless veterans housed; benefits restored for vaccine-mandate discharges
Transgender enlistment barred; DEI eliminated across military and federal agencies
Over 269 executive orders signed in the term (230 in first year alone ā highest first-year total since FDR); 81 memoranda + 158 proclamations
DOGE-driven bureaucracy cuts; IRS IT budget savings of $2B; wasteful contracts eliminated; federal retirement system automated and brought out of a literal coal mine
DEI discrimination banned in federal contracting and agencies; race-based hiring ended
DEI outlawed for college admissions; collegesā patent revenue shared with taxpayers who funded it
Federal āboardsā and ācommissionsā fired and replaced with conservatives
Washington, DC beautified; reflecting pool refinished
Gender ideology extremism curbed in schools, medicine, and government (minors protected from chemical/surgical procedures); girlsā sports protected from creeps
MAHA reforms launched: Presidential Commission established; Most Favored Nation drug pricing with 16+ major pharma companies; 8 artificial food dyes phased out (40%+ industry compliance); Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act; marijuana reclassified to Schedule III; childhood vaccine schedule revised from 72 to 11 consensus shots; expanded IVF access; $50M autism initiative; new whole-foods dietary guidelines
Massive firings at CDC, FDA, NIH of sold-out scientists; Ralph Baric and EcoHealth debarred; even some arrests
Withdrew from WHO
Crypto regulatory framework via GENIUS Act; Strategic Bitcoin Reserve created; Operation Choke Point 2.0 ended
Sanctuary city funding cuts implemented
Election integrity and citizenship verification measures expanded nationwide; USPS program pending; SAVE Act drafted and run at Congress several times now
Energy dominance unleashed: National Energy Emergency declared; 6,000+ drilling permits approved (55% increase); 13.1 million acres opened for coal leasing; record LNG exports (>100 million tons); nuclear projects advancing toward online status; major energy export deals ($100B South Korea, $200B Japan); Paris Agreement withdrawal
US becomes a net oil exporter for the first time in history.
Trump Accounts launched for newborns with federal seed funding + corporate matching
Farmer aid secured; skilled trades and domestic manufacturing (semiconductors, autos, heavy equipment) expanded
Over 100,000 fraudulent visas revoked; 275,000 illegal aliens removed from Social Security rolls; benefits terminated for 1.4 million illegal aliens; H1-B crackdowns and $100,000 application fees
62,000+ missing migrant children rescued; Alien Enemies Act invoked against gangs
Vice-president-led welfare fraud task force recovering billions and making mass arrests
$2B sent to rebuild Western North Carolina
Massive AI, space, and nuclear investment projects
John Bolton convicted. James Comey arrested. John Brennan under investigation (probably facing a grand jury).
RussiaGate grand jury set up and running in Florida.
DOJ/ODNI seized Fulton County 2020 ballots. Trump is still working on Plans B, C, D, etc, with a ānewā integrity announcement scheduled as soon as tomorrow night.
I told you it was a long list. (And I probably even forgot some stuff.)
A clever African grey parrot named Rocco went viral after being caught using Alexa to secretly order snacks and toys from Amazon while home alone.
Rocco, who lives in the United Kingdom with his owner Marion Wischnewski, mastered the smart assistant by mimicking human speech. Heā¦ pic.twitter.com/qyDqVc5Ffl
Officials in the Trump White House have been asked to turn over their phones as part of the investigation into a leak about Air Force One security while the President was traveling in the Middle East last week.
Stellars….
Switzerland (this would make a lovely watercolor)…
Colorado (how about a large oil painting of this view)…
Photo of K2 Mountain (aka Mount Godwin-Austen) Pakistan side…
May we all have easy mountains to climb today!
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By Lucille on July 15, 2026 at 12:37 am
Good mornin’, Lucille! I live in the Hill Country of TX. It is certainly not the “Mountain Country”. Beautiful, once again. Coffee’s ready, ma’am.
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By texan59 on July 15, 2026 at 6:51 am
Good morning, Texan! Texas Hill Country is mighty pretty….
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By Lucille on July 15, 2026 at 2:40 pm
It is a little more challenging if you want to snow ski here, though! š
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By texan59 on July 15, 2026 at 9:06 pm
There’s a business opportunity. Rent out snow machines and sell ice.
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By Lucille on July 16, 2026 at 12:09 am
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By texan59 on July 16, 2026 at 6:54 am
Morning, Lucille!
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By Stella on July 15, 2026 at 7:00 am
Good day to you, Stella!
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By Lucille on July 15, 2026 at 2:34 pm
Mornin’ Lucille!
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By WeeWeed on July 15, 2026 at 8:55 am
Good morning, Miz WeeWeed!
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By Lucille on July 15, 2026 at 2:35 pm
Hereās why glacier water is turquoise:
Glacier water and the ice itself appear bright blue because of how water absorbs and scatters light. When light enters dense, compacted ice, the water absorbs longer, warmer wavelengths (like reds and yellows) but transmits and scatters shorter blue wavelengths. [1, 2]
The striking, bright turquoise color of glacially-fed lakes and rivers comes down to two main scientific phenomena: [1]
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By czarina33 on July 15, 2026 at 9:19 am
Good morning, Czarina,
The physics of light. Nice.
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By Reflection on July 15, 2026 at 11:07 am
How interesting.
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By auscitizenmom on July 15, 2026 at 11:17 am
Good morning, Lucille,
Spectacular photographs. I like the medium conversions you suggest. How lovely to have such artwork around you, in all forms.
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By Reflection on July 15, 2026 at 10:50 am
Good morning, Reflection! I’m in the process right now of figuring out what to do with my art collection. My family doesn’t seem interested even though there is a Goya and a Utrillo in the portfolio. Maybe I’ll donate everything to the University of Idaho
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By Lucille on July 15, 2026 at 2:57 pm
This Laid-Back Florida Beach Town Has Been Called The Best In The Country
By Tara Massouleh McCay – Published on June 16, 2026
The town of around 20,000 people happens to be situated on the St. Lucie River and the Atlantic Ocean, which means visitors are privy to endless opportunities to soak up waterfront views and dive right in once the Florida heat gets to be too much.
https://www.southernliving.com/stuart-fl-11981640
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By Lucille on July 15, 2026 at 12:57 am
Good mornin’, and happy hump day! I’m just glad I’m not working for Ahmed Imadinnerjacket right now. We can enjoy our coffee in relative peace and quiet. I found this old beauty in the archives. Keep your head on a swivel and carpe’ your coffee.
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By texan59 on July 15, 2026 at 6:50 am
Mornin’ Tex! A beauty indeed.
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By Stella on July 15, 2026 at 7:00 am
Good mornin’, Miss Stella! I don’t know what it is about the hammered copper/brass, but I really like it.
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By texan59 on July 15, 2026 at 8:33 am
Good morning, Miss Stella!
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By Reflection on July 15, 2026 at 11:41 am
Mornin’ T! All that metal keeps it good ‘n hot!
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By WeeWeed on July 15, 2026 at 8:57 am
Love this one.
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By czarina33 on July 15, 2026 at 9:20 am
Goodness gracious, that is a thing of beauty, but so complicated.
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By auscitizenmom on July 15, 2026 at 11:18 am
Good morning, Tex,
It’s great day for the high test coffee.
It’s get over the “hump” day.
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By Reflection on July 15, 2026 at 11:40 am
That’s a favorite, Texan! It looks as though it could start talking…”And what can I make for you today, sir?”
I’m sending over this item for your coffee lounge walls….
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By Lucille on July 15, 2026 at 3:03 pm
Mornin’ kids!
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By WeeWeed on July 15, 2026 at 8:52 am
And I’ve picked out my Christmas cards already!! š
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By WeeWeed on July 15, 2026 at 8:54 am
Good morning, Wee!
https://cowboystatedaily.com/2026/07/13/washington-grandfather-recovering-in-hospital-after-yellowstone-bison-attack/
The man actually didn’t do anything wrong. It was the bison. The video and the story.
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By Reflection on July 15, 2026 at 11:47 am
Hiya Reflection!
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By WeeWeed on July 15, 2026 at 1:16 pm
Mornin’ Wee!
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By Stella on July 15, 2026 at 9:21 am
Mornin’ Stella!
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By WeeWeed on July 15, 2026 at 9:35 am
National Hot Dog Day
National Gummi Worm Day – I know people who canāt stand the texture
National Give Something Away Day
National I Love Horses Day
Social Media Giving Day – I give you this list like everyday
National Pet Fire Safety Day – I have stickers on my windows telling how many dogs and cats are in the house
Parenting Gifted Children Week
Captive Nations Week
World Youth Skills Day
Aaaaand another day in beautiful National Ice Cream Month
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By czarina33 on July 15, 2026 at 9:33 am
You giving us our list every day, of course! Mornin’ Czarina!
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By WeeWeed on July 15, 2026 at 10:11 am
Morning, czarina! More ice cream!
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By Stella on July 15, 2026 at 10:47 am
Wow, that is a long list.
I figure I will have a hot dog and baked beans today.
I can’t stands the texture or the taste of gummy anything.
I look for something every day to give away.
I do love horses, but I am still a little afraid of them.
Yes, more ice cream.
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By auscitizenmom on July 15, 2026 at 11:23 am
Morning, mom! Another really hot day here.
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By Stella on July 15, 2026 at 11:28 am
Good morning, Czarina,
A day that actually honors your contributions!
I may have found a hot dog to try. It actually has more protein than fat. It’s a possibility.
Thoroughbred horses are beautiful.
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By Reflection on July 15, 2026 at 11:57 am
Good day, Czarina! Yes, indeed, let us celebrate our equine friends….
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By Lucille on July 15, 2026 at 3:13 pm
Mornin’ All. It did rain, mist, yesterday. And, it is about 65* this morning, but the temp is supposed to go back up. For now, it is nice.
I am soooo sick of all this leftist stuff. They just want to stir things up no matter what the situation. And, the TDS is just off the charts. Also, I actually talked to a person who is an anti-semite a few days ago. I let her talk because I really wanted to know what it is she believes. I can’t believe that a rational human being could attribute all the violent, vicious things that the Muslims actually do, to the Jews. I am somewhat baffled.
Well, hope you all can stay cool and enjoy the day.
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By auscitizenmom on July 15, 2026 at 11:42 am
Mornin’ Mom!
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By WeeWeed on July 15, 2026 at 12:48 pm
I don’t get the anti-semitism either. Their brains are rotted, I think.
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By Stella on July 15, 2026 at 1:25 pm
Good day, aus! It is, indeed, difficult to understand the irrationality of TDS and antisemitism. Both have their basis in demonic endeavors, imo.
This is an interesting turnaround….”Wealthy Investor and Podcast Host Reveals What Cured Him of His Trump Derangement Syndrome (VIDEO)”
By Mike LaChance Jul. 14, 2026 9:20 pm
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/07/wealthy-investor-podcast-host-reveals-what-cured-him/
It’s a lovely day here in the Panhandle. Heading to a high of 92 degrees this afternoon.
Take care!
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By Lucille on July 15, 2026 at 3:26 pm
Good afternoon, Aus!
Hold on. Remember what the press is all about. It’s not the news.
No culture is perfect, because men are imperfect. But some cultures are more toxic than others, to the point of being destructive not only to the individual, but society as well.
You encountered the latter. You are not part of it, and you do not accept it. As tiring as it may be, resistance is essential.
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By Reflection on July 15, 2026 at 12:24 pm
No words.
https://twitter.com/mattvanswol/status/2077405489533501826?s=20
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By Stella on July 15, 2026 at 1:08 pm
You aren’t the only one who thought so.
Someone pulled the posting.
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By Reflection on July 15, 2026 at 1:25 pm
I still see the posting? Here’s the follow-up:
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By Stella on July 15, 2026 at 2:46 pm
Remember this one?
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By Stella on July 15, 2026 at 1:23 pm
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By WeeWeed on July 15, 2026 at 3:23 pm
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By Stella on July 15, 2026 at 5:45 pm
Jeff Childers at Substack….
š„ Trump 2.0 Accomplishments (as of mid-July 2026) š„
I told you it was a long list. (And I probably even forgot some stuff.)
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By Lucille on July 15, 2026 at 7:06 pm
These parrots are something else!
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By Stella on July 15, 2026 at 7:53 pm
Smarter than the entire leftwing communist faction of the Democrat party.
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By Lucille on July 15, 2026 at 8:48 pm
JUST IN: White House Officials Asked to Turn Over Phones in Investigation Into Air Force One Security Leak
By Jordan Conradson Jul. 15, 2026 5:00 pm
Officials in the Trump White House have been asked to turn over their phones as part of the investigation into a leak about Air Force One security while the President was traveling in the Middle East last week.
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/07/just-white-house-officials-asked-turn-phones-investigation/
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By Lucille on July 15, 2026 at 8:53 pm