Ever-expanding universe

While the project efforts seem to plod along in the slow traffic lane as real-life demands zip by in the commuter lane, I do manage to catch a bit of news now and again that gives a feeling of hope. Not that this has happened lately, but it does happen at times. I nearly have all the painting complete in the guest room, and some of the larger clutter in that room will soon be taking up space in another home, so I can see just the smallest bit of success on the horizon. As I was reflecting upon this piece of happy, I heard a news item regarding the discovery of some planet in some other galaxy that fit some scientific criteria for being like Earth.

Personally, I think this is cool, and not just because it opens up yet another potential market for my clutter. I think it is cool because there exists the possibility that some other planet is populated by living things. Should they be advanced enough, there exists the possibility they are aware of us. Should they be aware of us, there exists the possibility they would desire to come visit. Should they come visit, there exists the possibility that my favorite personal giggle could come true.

Yep, I would love to walk out of church on Sunday morning to find a spacecraft in the parking lot.