Common sense isn't.

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) Visitor Overlook Trail

2006 September

Sitting at the patio next to the new cafeteria, looking over the pond, one can see the old ORNL visitor overlook, up the hill across the street (out of view in the photo above). Even from that distance, one can see it has changed significantly since my last visit.

Little remains of the old nature trail, but a new cut through the trees near the parking lot provides an adequate walking route up the hill.

Approaching the overlook, the new ( ~2003-2005 archived 2007) Visitor Center building complex comes into view.  The building and displays at the overlook are gone, and little remains, other than the foundation, which plants are beginning to take over, and remnants of old display holders.

Near the overlook, the old trail to the parking lot is blocked by a fallen tree.

Quote of the moment

When we talk about violence, we must understand that we are speaking about a phenomenon in which it is almost impossible to predict the outcome. Even though the motivation on the part of the perpetrator of the act may be pure and positive, when violence is used as a means, it is very difficult to predict the consequences. For this reason, it is always better to avoid a situation that may require violent means. However, tolerance and patience do not imply submission or giving in to injustice.

~ The Path to Tranquility, December 4, 14th Dalai Lama ~

Common sense isn't.

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