And what country can preserve its liberties if their rulers are not warned from time to time that their people preserve the spirit of resistance? Let them take arms. The remedy is to set them right as to facts, pardon and pacify them. What signify a few lives lost in a century or two? The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.
Monday, March 30, 2026
Cold and Rocky. What does someone do for a living in such a place, I wonder?
Excellent question. The 'support' layer (grocer, hardware, medical if any, etc) is pretty obvious, but what is the community's PRIMARY - that is, external to the community, not just trading poker chips - source of income? Hunting, fishing, mining, general resource extraction, sure. Tourism (a la Mackinac Island et al). But otherwise?
This image captures a scenic view of the town of Uummannaq in Greenland, nestled at the base of its iconic heart-shaped mountain.
Location: Uummannaq is one of the northernmost towns in Greenland, located on an island of the same name north of the Arctic Circle.
The Mountain: The landscape is dominated by the twin peaks of a 1,170-meter high granite mountain, which gives the town its name (Uummannaq means "heart-shaped").
Atmosphere: The photo shows the town during a period of twilight, with the distinctively colorful houses nestled in the snow.
Tourism: It is a popular destination known for its dramatic scenery, icebergs, and as a starting point for dog sledding expeditions.
Fishing and hunting.
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ReplyDeleteExcellent question. The 'support' layer (grocer, hardware, medical if any, etc) is pretty obvious, but what is the community's PRIMARY - that is, external to the community, not just trading poker chips - source of income? Hunting, fishing, mining, general resource extraction, sure. Tourism (a la Mackinac Island et al). But otherwise?
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ReplyDeleteThis image captures a scenic view of the town of Uummannaq in Greenland, nestled at the base of its iconic heart-shaped mountain.
ReplyDeleteLocation: Uummannaq is one of the northernmost towns in Greenland, located on an island of the same name north of the Arctic Circle.
The Mountain: The landscape is dominated by the twin peaks of a 1,170-meter high granite mountain, which gives the town its name (Uummannaq means "heart-shaped").
Atmosphere: The photo shows the town during a period of twilight, with the distinctively colorful houses nestled in the snow.
Tourism: It is a popular destination known for its dramatic scenery, icebergs, and as a starting point for dog sledding expeditions.
Map: https://tinyurl.com/ay7ukwbd