I’m not going to pontificate on what we all need to do to preserve our Earth. Others can do that far more intelligently. I’ll just offer one very personal reason why we can’t continue to wreck it. Today’s guest artist, the Tiger, requires a habitat. So does his brother, the Bear. So do all the small people in their generation.
Here’s the artist’s rendering of our planet, Erf. (Yes, that’s how it’s pronounced, too.)
If we can’t live here anymore, here’s a getaway rocket …
… which will take us to Mars. I’m not sure sure it’s habitable, either, despite Dick Cheney’s fascination with it. I have to wonder how a planet sporting eyes, ears, and chicken feet can support human life.
If Mars (aka Mrs) is capable of sustaining life after all, it might look a little like these aliens (aka alens):
Myself? Looking at those aliens, I’m really hoping we can stay right here on Erf.
Patron cat of Kittywampus (1985-2001)
That’s really cute, Sungold!
And believe me, the Tiger knows how to work that cuteness! Glad you enjoyed.
That’s the best ever, Sungold. Tell the Tiger that he’s convinced me to stick with Earth for now.
No, I’m sorry – Earth isn’t an option. It’s Erf or Mrs. Those are your only choices.
Your little Erflings always amaze me with their creativity.
And, the color pallette for this getaway rocket is far superior to that which NASA currently uses. Perhaps the Tiger can get a rebranding contract with the govmint.
Yeah, the colors are great. Can you see he’s my kid – and I’ve warped him in the predictable ways? Both kids love tie-dye, just for instance.
The rocket is scary-patriotic, if you didn’t notice. That part comes from the schools. I like his teacher – a lot – but flag-waving patriotism is part and parcel of any American public school, I guess. In my kids’ school, it starts to be balanced out in second and third grade with some stories about Martin Luther King and how Columbus didn’t discover an empty place. So responsibly revisionist history dukes it out with the Veteran’s Day parade.
Great to hear from you – scritches to your Catlings.
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