Not the Winged Victory of Samothrace

This is not the Winged Victory of Samothrace. It’s a dried-out piece of Ashe juniper “bone” from northwest Austin on March 5th. The corrugations are typical of Juniperus ashei, as you’ve seen on other occasions here.

 

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The March 9 Quillette article “The New Great Game,” by Joel Kotkin and Hügo Krüger, offers a sober look at how the follies of governments in Europe and the United States have contributed to the current world crisis, which is going to get worse. The article includes many links to supporting sources.

© 2022 Steven Schwartzman