Long ago and far, far away, deep in a most distant solar system, scientists have discovered, what they believe to be, intelligent life on a tiny, strange-looking, reddish planet. Because of this tiny celestial body’s reddish hue and the greenish gaseous plumes constantly being emitted from her polar region, the astro-scientists have named their newest find, Planet Tomato.
Now for the really exciting news. Thanks to our secret Inter-Galactic Deep Space Probe (IGDSP), recent flybys and brief orbits of the little red planet, we have just received incredible images of the orb’s surface. The astronomers are ecstatic. The lead scientist, Dr. Larry Chewbacca, is quoted as saying, “it’s almost certain there is intelligent life on Planet Tomato. Just look at the photographs. Civilization almost certainly exists. Why they seem to have streets, and roads, and factories, and urban sprawl, and everything.”
When asked if he thought there is some form of life on Planet Tomato and will they have a sufficient level of intelligence to be able to communicate with us? Dr. Chewbacca scoffed and said, “Based on this country’s recent election and our dysfunctional government, it is all but certain the intelligence of Planet Tomato’s civilization far exceeds ours.” When asked if he thought the little red planet would be paying us a similar visit anytime soon, he replied, “Why would they?”
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14 Nov 2016Love it Ron! Yes, why would they want to come here.
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21 Nov 2016Thanks, Carol. Stay warm.
maristravels
14 Nov 2016Why indeed? Unless it is to educate us. But who knows, we may all be dust by then as the climate change deniers pollute our planet in defiance of all the evidence.
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21 Nov 2016We need educating in a lot of things, that’s for sure. Thank you, Mari.
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21 Nov 2016🙂
Alison and Don
15 Nov 2016Chuckle chuckle chuckle. What a delightful story, and wonderful photos. Superbly creative! A tomato, a circuit board, and some art filters and you’ve created a whole new world!
Alison
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21 Nov 2016A little needed comic relief for me. And a comment on what I am feeling. Thanks, Alison.
restlessjo
16 Nov 2016Made me smile 🙂 How are things with you and Lynne these days? I’ve missed her presence around the blogs.
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21 Nov 2016Thanks, Jo. We are doing well and enjoying our new home. I trust all is well with you and yours. Thanks.
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21 Nov 2016🙂
Carol Lightwood
18 Nov 2016Love the story. Nothing like yet another alternate reality!
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21 Nov 2016Ha, alternate reality indeed. Seems as though we have just passed through one and are about to embark upon another. Carol, thanks for your comment.
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20 Nov 2016nice touch of humor! we all need more humor to offset the dire problems on this planet.
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21 Nov 2016A little comic relief is a good thing. Thanks Lisa.